South KoreaMatches analysed: 152025–2026Sang-Hyeop Chae · K League 1: referee stats
Sang-Hyeop Chae (South Korea) has shown 3.47 cards per game in 15 analysed matches — −5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −5%Upcoming matches with Sang-Hyeop Chae
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Percentile among 2955 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 15 matches)
Last matches refereed by Sang-Hyeop Chae
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 26 Apr | Jeonbuk Motors – Pohang SteelersK League 1 | 3:2 | 5 | 22 | 2 |
| Sun 22 Mar | FC Anyang – Incheon UnitedK League 1 | 0:1 | 7 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Mar | Gimcheon Sangmu FC – Gwangju FCK League 1 | 1:1 | 9 | — | 1 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Bucheon FC 1995 – Daejeon CitizenK League 1 | 1:1 | 0 | — | 1 |
| Sun 9 Nov | Pohang Steelers – FC SeoulK League 1 | 0:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 2 Nov | Gwangju FC – Jeju United FCK League 1 | 2:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 25 Oct | Jeonbuk Motors – Gimcheon Sangmu FCK League 1 | 2:3 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Oct | Gwangju FC – Daegu FCK League 1 | 2:3 | 5 | 19 | 4 |
| Sun 27 Jul | Gangwon FC – Ulsan Hyundai FCK League 1 | 2:2 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 18 Jul | Daegu FC – Gimcheon Sangmu FCK League 1 | 2:3 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Jun | Gwangju FC – Daejeon CitizenK League 1 | 2:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 14 Jun | Gimcheon Sangmu FC – Pohang SteelersK League 1 | 1:0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 6 May | FC Anyang – FC SeoulK League 1 | 1:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sun 27 Apr | Gimcheon Sangmu FC – Ulsan Hyundai FCK League 1 | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 20 Apr | Jeonbuk Motors – Daegu FCK League 1 | 3:1 | 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 Sang-Hyeop Chae give per game?
On average 3.47 cards per game in 15 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.83).
Is Sang-Hyeop Chae a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Sang-Hyeop Chae officiates, the card count is −5% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 20% of these matches.
How often do matches with Sang-Hyeop Chae go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 33% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 47%. Both teams were booked in 60%.
Does Sang-Hyeop Chae give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 27% of matches refereed by Sang-Hyeop Chae.