RussiaMatches analysed: 242023–2025Vitali Meshkov · Premier League: referee stats
Vitali Meshkov (Russia) has shown 4.13 cards per game in 24 analysed matches — −5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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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 Vitali Meshkov
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 26 Sept | Krylia Sovetov – DynamoPremier League | 2:3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 14 Sept | Baltika – ZenitPremier League | 0:0 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Fri 2 May | Akron – Dinamo MakhachkalaPremier League | 1:0 | 4 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 26 Apr | Dynamo – ZenitPremier League | 1:1 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Fri 11 Apr | Spartak Moscow – Dinamo MakhachkalaPremier League | 1:2 | 4 | 35 | 1 |
| Sat 5 Apr | FC Krasnodar – AkronPremier League | 1:0 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Mar | Fakel – ZenitPremier League | 0:2 | 6 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Dec | FC Rostov – Krylia SovetovPremier League | 3:1 | 9 | 22 | 1 |
| Sat 2 Nov | Zenit – Dinamo MakhachkalaPremier League | 2:1 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Oct | Nizhny Novgorod – FC RostovPremier League | 1:1 | 5 | 31 | 1 |
| Fri 27 Sept | Fakel – RubinPremier League | 0:0 | 4 | 39 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Sept | Akron – FC KrasnodarPremier League | 2:5 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Aug | Zenit – Spartak MoscowPremier League | 0:0 | 8 | 38 | 0 |
| Fri 9 Aug | Nizhny Novgorod – KhimkiPremier League | 1:0 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 3 Aug | Zenit – FC RostovPremier League | 5:0 | 2 | 21 | 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 Vitali Meshkov give per game?
On average 4.13 cards per game in 24 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.46).
Is Vitali Meshkov a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Vitali Meshkov officiates, the card count is −5% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with Vitali Meshkov go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 33% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 71%. Both teams were booked in 92%.
Does Vitali Meshkov give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by Vitali Meshkov.