BulgariaMatches analysed: 362023โ€“2026

Martin Markov: referee stats

Martin Markov (Bulgaria) has shown 4.31 cards per game in 36 analysed matches โ€” โˆ’3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท โˆ’3%
Cards per game4.31league avg 4.46
Over 4.5 cards39%Over 3.5 cards: 56%
Matches with a penalty31%
Matches with a red card17%
Fouls per game20.8
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.4 / 2.9

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Referee radar

Strictness 39Fouls called 15Penalties 93Red cards 49Late cards 37Away cards 28

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)

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Martin Markov by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Second League Bulgaria244.294.33โˆ’1%29%13%
First League Bulgaria124.334.71โˆ’5%33%25%

Last matches refereed by Martin Markov

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
24.08.2026Botev Vratsa โ€“ Botev PlovdivFirst League1:0 7 โ€”0
24.04.2026Spartak Varna โ€“ BeroeFirst League1:2 4 200
21.03.2026CSKA 1948 โ€“ Lokomotiv SofiaFirst League3:2 3 251
04.03.2026CSKA Sofia โ€“ Botev VratsaFirst League1:0 2 120
22.02.2026Beroe โ€“ Arda KardzhaliFirst League0:0 6 240
04.12.2025Botev Vratsa โ€“ Spartak VarnaFirst League2:0 4 200
20.10.2025Beroe โ€“ MontanaFirst League1:1 5 170
13.09.2025CSKA Sofia โ€“ Septemvri SofiaFirst League3:1 9 โ€”0
05.08.2025Etar Veliko Tarnovo โ€“ SevlievoSecond League0:0 2 โ€”0
11.05.2025Hebar 1918 โ€“ Lokomotiv PlovdivFirst League1:2 3 201
08.05.2025Botev Plovdiv II โ€“ NesebarSecond League0:2 2 โ€”1
26.04.2025Strumska Slava โ€“ Spartak PlevenSecond League3:0 5 โ€”1
12.04.2025Botev Plovdiv โ€“ Septemvri SofiaFirst League3:0 2 280
29.03.2025Pirin Blagoevgrad โ€“ NesebarSecond League5:1 2 โ€”1
16.03.2025Marek โ€“ Etar Veliko TarnovoSecond League1:0 2 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). โ€œvs 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 Martin Markov give per game?

On average 4.31 cards per game in 36 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.46).

Is Martin Markov a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Martin Markov officiates, the card count is โˆ’3% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.

How often do matches with Martin Markov go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 39% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 56%. Both teams were booked in 86%.

Does Martin Markov give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 31% of matches refereed by Martin Markov.