South AfricaMatches analysed: 242024–2026Xola Sitela: referee stats
Xola Sitela (South Africa) has shown 5.13 cards per game in 24 analysed matches — +26% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
Very strict · +26%Upcoming matches with Xola Sitela
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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)
Xola Sitela by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier Soccer League | 24 | 5.13 | 3.71 | +26% | 8% | 17% |
Last matches refereed by Xola Sitela
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 15 Aug | Milford FC – Kruger UnitedPremier Soccer League | 2:1 | 7 | 28 | 0 |
| Sun 2 Aug | Siwelele – TS GalaxyPremier Soccer League | 2:2 | 5 | 23 | 1 |
| Sat 23 May | Golden Arrows – TS GalaxyPremier Soccer League | 0:0 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 16 May | Polokwane City – Marumo GallantsPremier Soccer League | 1:1 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| Sun 2 Nov | Golden Arrows – Marumo GallantsPremier Soccer League | 4:0 | 9 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 17 Oct | Richards Bay – Orbit CollegePremier Soccer League | 1:2 | 7 | 24 | 0 |
| Wed 24 Sept | Stellenbosch – Durban CityPremier Soccer League | 0:0 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Sun 14 Sept | Mamelodi Sundowns – MagesiPremier Soccer League | 3:0 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 30 Aug | Magesi – AmazuluPremier Soccer League | 1:1 | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| Tue 19 Aug | Siwelele – Polokwane CityPremier Soccer League | 0:1 | 8 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 9 Aug | Amazulu – Orbit CollegePremier Soccer League | 1:0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 18 May | Orbit College – Leruma United1st Division | 0:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 3 May | Pretoria Callies – Hungry Lions1st Division | 2:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 27 Apr | Orbit College – Kruger United1st Division | 3:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 13 Apr | Pretoria Callies – Leruma United1st Division | 1:2 | 0 | — | 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 Xola Sitela give per game?
On average 5.13 cards per game in 24 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.71).
Is Xola Sitela a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Xola Sitela officiates, the card count is +26% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.
How often do matches with Xola Sitela go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 54% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 71%. Both teams were booked in 92%.
Does Xola Sitela give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 8% of matches refereed by Xola Sitela.