John Matto: referee stats
John Matto (USA) has shown 5.47 cards per game in 60 analysed matches โ +12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2978 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)
John Matto by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USL Championship USA | 22 | 5.41 | 4.92 | +7% | 32% | 23% |
| MLS Next Pro USA | 21 | 5.29 | 4.55 | +11% | 33% | 19% |
| USL League One USA | 12 | 6.00 | 5.26 | +8% | 17% | 17% |
| USL League One Cup USA | 3 | 7.00 | 5.18 | +9% | 0% | 33% |
| NWSL Women USA | 1 | 2.00 | 2.51 | โ1% | 0% | 0% |
| USL Super League USA | 1 | 3.00 | 2.49 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by John Matto
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03.10.2026 | Sarasota Paradise โ Charlotte IndependenceUSL League One | 2:3 | 8 | 22 | 0 |
| 19.09.2026 | North Carolina Courage W โ NJ/NY Gotham FC WNWSL Women | 1:2 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| 05.09.2026 | Rhode Island โ Louisville CityUSL Championship | 1:1 | 5 | โ | 1 |
| 16.08.2026 | Colorado Springs โ Birmingham LegionUSL Championship | 3:2 | 6 | โ | 0 |
| 06.08.2026 | El Paso Locomotive โ Monterey BayUSL Championship | 1:0 | 4 | โ | 0 |
| 15.07.2026 | Sporting JAX โ Pittsburgh RiverhoundsUSL Championship | 2:1 | 2 | โ | 0 |
| 02.05.2026 | Charleston Battery โ Sporting JAXUSL Championship | 4:0 | 7 | โ | 0 |
| 21.04.2026 | Brooklyn โ Sacramento RepublicUSL Championship | 1:1 | 4 | โ | 1 |
| 22.09.2025 | Houston Dynamo FC II โ Portland Timbers IIMLS Next Pro | 3:1 | 1 | โ | 0 |
| 13.09.2025 | St. Louis City II โ Minnesota United IIMLS Next Pro | 1:1 | 9 | โ | 0 |
| 27.08.2025 | One Knoxville โ NaplesUSL League One | 0:0 | 6 | โ | 0 |
| 23.08.2025 | Detroit City โ Tampa Bay RowdiesUSL Championship | 2:0 | 3 | โ | 0 |
| 11.08.2025 | New York RB II โ Philadelphia Union IIMLS Next Pro | 2:0 | 9 | โ | 0 |
| 03.08.2025 | Phoenix Rising โ Birmingham LegionUSL Championship | 3:3 | 7 | โ | 0 |
| 26.07.2025 | North Carolina โ Loudoun UnitedUSL League One Cup | 1:1 | 8 | โ | 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). โvs leagueโ 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.
FAQ
How many cards does John Matto give per game?
On average 5.47 cards per game in 60 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.79).
Is John Matto a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Matto officiates, the card count is +12% โ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 20% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Matto go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 65% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 83%. Both teams were booked in 83%.
Does John Matto give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 27% of matches refereed by John Matto.