JapanMatches analysed: 342023–2025Shu Kawamata · J1 League: referee stats
Shu Kawamata (Japan) has shown 2.18 cards per game in 34 analysed matches — −13% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −13%Upcoming matches with Shu Kawamata
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Percentile among 2957 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)
Last matches refereed by Shu Kawamata
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 27 Sept | Machida Zelvia – Fagiano OkayamaJ1 League | 1:0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Wed 25 Jun | Kawasaki Frontale – Albirex NiigataJ1 League | 3:1 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Sat 12 Apr | Kyoto Sanga – Shonan BellmareJ1 League | 2:0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Wed 2 Apr | Urawa – Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League | 2:1 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Mar | Tokyo Verdy – Nagoya GrampusJ1 League | 2:1 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Feb | Gamba Osaka – Avispa FukuokaJ1 League | 2:1 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Sun 8 Dec | Kyoto Sanga – Tokyo VerdyJ1 League | 0:0 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Sept | Yokohama F. Marinos – FC TokyoJ1 League | 1:3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Sept | Shonan Bellmare – Cerezo OsakaJ1 League | 1:2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 25 Aug | Jubilo Iwata – Consadole SapporoJ1 League | 0:2 | 4 | 25 | 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 2.18 cards per game in 34 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.68).
Is Shu Kawamata a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Shu Kawamata officiates, the card count is −13% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 12% of these matches.
How often do matches with Shu Kawamata go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 3% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 18%. Both teams were booked in 41%.
Does Shu Kawamata give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Shu Kawamata.