Espen Eskas: referee stats
Espen Eskas (Norway) has shown 3.75 cards per game in 91 analysed matches โ +0% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Sandefjord โ Start
20.09 15:00 ยท Eliteserien ยท Exp. cards: 3.8 (league avg 3.5)
Referee radar
Percentile among 2954 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)
Espen Eskas by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien Norway | 44 | 3.11 | 3.38 | โ6% | 18% | 11% |
| UEFA Champions League World | 13 | 3.85 | 4.27 | โ6% | 23% | 15% |
| UEFA Europa League World | 7 | 5.43 | 4.33 | +11% | 57% | 29% |
| UEFA U21 Championship World | 4 | 6.25 | 4.55 | +11% | 0% | 50% |
| World Cup - U17 World | 4 | 3.00 | 2.48 | +4% | 25% | 25% |
| UEFA Nations League World | 3 | 3.67 | 4.77 | โ6% | 0% | 33% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League World | 3 | 5.33 | 4.75 | +3% | 0% | 0% |
| World Cup World | 2 | 3.50 | 2.62 | +4% | 50% | 0% |
| Olympics Men World | 2 | 3.50 | 3.75 | โ1% | 0% | 0% |
| Euro Championship - Qualification World | 2 | 1.00 | 4.40 | โ13% | 50% | 0% |
| 1. Division Norway | 1 | 6.00 | 2.91 | +7% | 0% | 100% |
| NM Cupen Norway | 1 | 6.00 | 3.13 | +6% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Espen Eskas
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.09.2026 | Viking โ Kristiansund BKEliteserien | 8:1 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| 09.09.2026 | Sporting CP โ GalatasarayUEFA Champions League | 3:1 | 5 | 24 | 1 |
| 05.09.2026 | Brann โ LillestromEliteserien | 1:2 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| 27.08.2026 | Anderlecht โ Kairat AlmatyUEFA Europa League | 3:0 | 6 | 24 | 1 |
| 20.08.2026 | FK Crvena Zvezda โ PlzenUEFA Europa League | 3:0 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| 16.08.2026 | Molde โ TromsoEliteserien | 3:2 | 5 | 28 | 1 |
| 02.07.2026 | Portugal โ CroatiaWorld Cup | 2:1 | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| 21.06.2026 | Uruguay โ Cape Verde IslandsWorld Cup | 2:2 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| 25.05.2026 | Tromso โ AalesundEliteserien | 1:1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 16.05.2026 | Lillestrom โ SandefjordEliteserien | 3:1 | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| 03.05.2026 | Valerenga โ KFUM OsloEliteserien | 2:2 | 7 | 18 | 0 |
| 11.04.2026 | Viking โ Bodo/GlimtEliteserien | 5:0 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 15.03.2026 | Aalesund โ LillestromEliteserien | 1:3 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| 23.10.2025 | SC Braga โ FK Crvena ZvezdaUEFA Europa League | 2:0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| 19.10.2025 | Tromso โ VikingEliteserien | 1:3 | 2 | 36 | 2 |
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 Espen Eskas give per game?
On average 3.75 cards per game in 91 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.75).
Is Espen Eskas a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Espen Eskas officiates, the card count is +0% โ profile: average. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.
How often do matches with Espen Eskas go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 33% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 46%. Both teams were booked in 73%.
Does Espen Eskas give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Espen Eskas.
Which match will Espen Eskas referee next?
Sandefjord โ Start (Eliteserien) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.