RomaniaMatches analysed: 492022–2026Szabolcs Kovacs: referee stats
Szabolcs Kovacs (Romania) has shown 4.61 cards per game in 49 analysed matches — +2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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 20 matches)
Szabolcs Kovacs by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga I | 45 | 4.58 | 4.55 | +0% | 33% | 13% |
| Gulf Cup of Nations | 2 | 6.00 | 3.27 | +11% | 0% | 50% |
 King's Cup | 1 | 2.00 | 4.00 | −4% | 0% | 100% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 1 | 6.00 | 4.66 | +3% | 100% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Szabolcs Kovacs
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 14 Sept | Universitatea Cluj – OţelulLiga I | 3:0 | 7 | 25 | 1 |
| Mon 7 Sept | FC Voluntari – Arges PitestiLiga I | 1:0 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | FCSB – Uta AradLiga I | 1:3 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 21 Aug | Petrolul Ploiesti – RapidLiga I | 0:2 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Universitatea Craiova – Arges PitestiLiga I | 0:1 | 6 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 19 Jul | Universitatea Cluj – Farul ConstantaLiga I | 2:1 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 7 Dec | Universitatea Craiova – CFR 1907 ClujLiga I | 1:1 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Sun 30 Nov | Unirea Slobozia – FC BotosaniLiga I | 0:1 | 12 | 42 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | FCSB – Petrolul PloiestiLiga I | 1:1 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Nov | Universitatea Craiova – Uta AradLiga I | 1:2 | 7 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Oct | Universitatea Cluj – FC BotosaniLiga I | 0:2 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Oct | Rapid – Farul ConstantaLiga I | 3:1 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sun 31 Aug | Arges Pitesti – MetaloglobusLiga I | 2:1 | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| Sat 16 Aug | Chindia Targoviste – Viitorul ŞelimbărLiga II | 3:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Tue 8 Jul | Floriana – Haverfordwest County AFCUEFA Europa Conference League | 2:1 | 6 | — | 1 |
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 Szabolcs Kovacs give per game?
On average 4.61 cards per game in 49 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.49).
Is Szabolcs Kovacs a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Szabolcs Kovacs officiates, the card count is +2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 16% of these matches.
How often do matches with Szabolcs Kovacs go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 45% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 59%. Both teams were booked in 84%.
Does Szabolcs Kovacs give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 33% of matches refereed by Szabolcs Kovacs.