JapanMatches analysed: 732023–2026Shu Kawamata: referee stats
Shu Kawamata (Japan) has shown 2.30 cards per game in 73 analysed matches — −11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −11%Upcoming matches with Shu Kawamata
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Percentile among 2790 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)
Shu Kawamata by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 34 | 2.18 | 2.68 | −13% | 15% | 12% |
| J2 League | 28 | 2.43 | 2.64 | −5% | 18% | 7% |
| J-League Cup | 7 | 2.86 | 2.74 | +1% | 14% | 0% |
| Emperor Cup | 4 | 1.50 | 2.18 | −5% | 25% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Shu Kawamata
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 29 Mar | Iwaki – Jubilo IwataJ2/J3 League | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 27 Sept | Machida Zelvia – Fagiano OkayamaJ1 League | 1:0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Ventforet Kofu – Blaublitz AkitaJ2 League | 1:1 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Mon 15 Sept | Roasso Kumamoto – Tokushima VortisJ2 League | 2:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 24 Aug | V-varen Nagasaki – Renofa YamaguchiJ2 League | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Aug | Mito Hollyhock – Jubilo IwataJ2 League | 1:3 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sun 10 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol – Shonan BellmareJ1 League | 2:0 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 20 Jul | Shimizu S-pulse – Yokohama FCJ1 League | 2:0 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 12 Jul | Montedio Yamagata – JEF United ChibaJ2 League | 0:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Wed 25 Jun | Kawasaki Frontale – Albirex NiigataJ1 League | 3:1 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Wed 11 Jun | Yokohama F. Marinos – Reinmeer AomoriEmperor Cup | 0:2 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Wed 28 May | Urawa – Cerezo OsakaJ1 League | 0:0 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Tue 6 May | Kashiwa Reysol – Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League | 1:0 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 29 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Albirex NiigataJ1 League | 0:1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 20 Apr | Blaublitz Akita – Jubilo IwataJ2 League | 2:1 | 4 | — | 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 Shu Kawamata give per game?
On average 2.30 cards per game in 73 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.64).
Is Shu Kawamata a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Shu Kawamata officiates, the card count is −11% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Shu Kawamata go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 6% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 19%. Both teams were booked in 51%.
Does Shu Kawamata give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by Shu Kawamata.