FinlandMatches analysed: 452023–2025Petri Viljanen: referee stats
Petri Viljanen (Finland) has shown 4.20 cards per game in 45 analysed matches — +3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2787 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Petri Viljanen by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 38 | 4.18 | 4.13 | +1% | 16% | 11% |
| Suomen Cup | 4 | 4.75 | 3.36 | +10% | 0% | 0% |
| Ykkönen | 2 | 2.50 | 3.99 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
| Kakkonen - Lohko B | 1 | 6.00 | 4.23 | +4% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Petri Viljanen
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 18 Oct | VPS – FF JaroVeikkausliiga | 1:3 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Oct | AC Oulu – VPSVeikkausliiga | 2:0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Sept | Gnistan – Inter TurkuVeikkausliiga | 0:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 31 Aug | Kooteepee – HJK HelsinkiVeikkausliiga | 1:4 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 27 Aug | FC jazz – JJKYkkönen | 0:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Fri 18 Jul | Kooteepee – Inter TurkuVeikkausliiga | 2:2 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 6 Jul | Haka – Inter TurkuVeikkausliiga | 0:1 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Wed 18 Jun | Mariehamn – KuPSVeikkausliiga | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Wed 11 Jun | FF Jaro – VPSSuomen Cup | 2:2 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 24 May | FF Jaro – GnistanVeikkausliiga | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 19 Apr | KuPS – FF JaroVeikkausliiga | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Wed 23 Oct | FF Jaro – LahtiVeikkausliiga | 2:0 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 19 Oct | Inter Turku – GnistanVeikkausliiga | 3:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Fri 27 Sept | Gnistan – AC OuluVeikkausliiga | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 20 Sept | Haka – SJKVeikkausliiga | 0:3 | 2 | — | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Petri Viljanen give per game?
On average 4.20 cards per game in 45 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.06).
Is Petri Viljanen a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Petri Viljanen officiates, the card count is +3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 11% of these matches.
How often do matches with Petri Viljanen go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 60%. Both teams were booked in 76%.
Does Petri Viljanen give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Petri Viljanen.