FinlandMatches analysed: 402023–2026Valentin Smirnov: referee stats
Valentin Smirnov (Finland) has shown 4.45 cards per game in 40 analysed matches — +16% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
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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)
Valentin Smirnov by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ykkönen | 11 | 3.36 | 4.04 | −9% | 9% | 27% |
| Kakkonen - Lohko A | 8 | 4.75 | 3.44 | +15% | 13% | 0% |
| Kakkonen - Lohko B | 8 | 5.50 | 4.08 | +15% | 13% | 50% |
| Suomen Cup | 4 | 3.00 | 3.23 | −2% | 50% | 25% |
| Kakkonen - Play-offs | 4 | 6.25 | 3.01 | +24% | 0% | 75% |
| Ykkösliiga | 4 | 4.75 | 3.66 | +8% | 0% | 50% |
| Kakkonen - Lohko C | 1 | 3.00 | 3.60 | −1% | 100% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Valentin Smirnov
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 6 Sept | SJK Akatemia – JäPSYkkösliiga | 2:3 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Klubi-04 – KooteepeeYkkösliiga | 0:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Wed 29 Jul | MP – KäPaYkkösliiga | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 4 Jul | EIF – PK-35Ykkösliiga | 0:3 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 6 Sept | PPJ – MusaKakkonen - Play-offs | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Aug | PPJ – KiffenKakkonen - Lohko B | 4:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Wed 6 Aug | MP – AtlantisYkkönen | 3:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 Aug | PKKU – OLSYkkönen | 1:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Fri 18 Jul | TPV – Ilves IIKakkonen - Lohko B | 0:2 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Jul | Rops – MPYkkönen | 2:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sun 6 Jul | Honka – PuiU HelsinkiKakkonen - Lohko A | 4:0 | 0 | — | 1 |
| Wed 2 Jul | Atlantis – Tampere UnitedYkkönen | 2:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 27 Jun | NJS – Atlantis IIKakkonen - Lohko B | 3:3 | 0 | — | 1 |
| Sat 14 Jun | PKKU – EPSYkkönen | 4:1 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Fri 23 May | Kiffen – HPSKakkonen - Lohko B | 3:1 | 2 | — | 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 Valentin Smirnov give per game?
On average 4.45 cards per game in 40 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.70).
Is Valentin Smirnov a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Valentin Smirnov officiates, the card count is +16% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 33% of these matches.
How often do matches with Valentin Smirnov go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 45% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 63%. Both teams were booked in 83%.
Does Valentin Smirnov give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Valentin Smirnov.