ChinaMatches analysed: 302023–2026Yan Xu: referee stats
Yan Xu (China) has shown 3.47 cards per game in 30 analysed matches — −5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2787 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)
Yan Xu by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 30 | 3.47 | 3.70 | −5% | 27% | 7% |
Last matches refereed by Yan Xu
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Sept | Wuxi Wugou – Yanbian LongdingLeague One | 2:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Nantong Zhiyun – Shaanxi UnionLeague One | 4:1 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Sun 2 Aug | Shenzhen Juniors – Wuxi WugouLeague One | 1:0 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 18 Jul | Nanjing City – Guangzhou E-PowerLeague One | 0:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 27 Jun | Dalian Huayi – Shenzhen JuniorsLeague One | 5:4 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 30 May | Yanbian Longding – Changchun YataiLeague One | 2:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | Nantong Zhiyun – Wuxi WugouLeague One | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Changchun Yatai – Guangzhou E-PowerLeague One | 1:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Meizhou Kejia – Guangxi HengchenLeague One | 2:1 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Heilongjiang Lava Spring – Nantong ZhiyunLeague One | 1:1 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Sun 25 May | Dalian Huayi – Dongguan UnitedLeague One | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 10 May | Nantong Zhiyun – Shenzhen JuniorsLeague One | 5:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 27 Apr | Suzhou Dongwu – Shanghai JiadingLeague One | 2:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 30 Mar | Guangxi Baoyun – Nanjing CityLeague One | 0:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 6 Oct | Yunnan Yukun – Shanghai JiadingLeague One | 2:0 | 6 | — | 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 Yan Xu give per game?
On average 3.47 cards per game in 30 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.70).
Is Yan Xu a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Yan Xu officiates, the card count is −5% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 7% of these matches.
How often do matches with Yan Xu go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 30% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 43%. Both teams were booked in 67%.
Does Yan Xu give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 27% of matches refereed by Yan Xu.