BulgariaMatches analysed: 592021โ€“2026

Nikola Popov: referee stats

Nikola Popov (Bulgaria) has shown 4.83 cards per game in 59 analysed matches โ€” +0% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท +0%
Cards per game4.83league avg 4.83
Over 4.5 cards54%Over 3.5 cards: 70%
Matches with a penalty15%
Matches with a red card31%
Fouls per game25.1
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.7 / 3.1

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Referee radar

Strictness 50Fouls called 76Penalties 20Red cards 90Late cards 22Away cards 43

Percentile among 2966 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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11
2
53
14
75
36
17
28+

Nikola Popov by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
First League Bulgaria534.984.88+2%15%30%
UEFA Europa Conference League World32.674.71โˆ’11%0%33%
UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification World23.504.16โˆ’3%0%0%
Second League Bulgaria16.003.97+4%100%100%

Last matches refereed by Nikola Popov

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
13.09.2026Botev Plovdiv โ€“ Lokomotiv PlovdivFirst League2:0 5 โ€”0
30.08.2026Spartak Varna โ€“ LudogoretsFirst League1:1 5 โ€”0
16.08.2026CSKA Sofia โ€“ Botev VratsaFirst League5:0 5 โ€”0
03.08.2026Spartak Varna โ€“ Lokomotiv PlovdivFirst League1:0 10 โ€”0
25.07.2026Lokomotiv Sofia โ€“ Levski SofiaFirst League1:2 3 โ€”0
18.05.2026Montana โ€“ Spartak VarnaFirst League0:2 4 โ€”0
02.05.2026Botev Vratsa โ€“ Spartak VarnaFirst League2:1 5 โ€”1
14.04.2026Dobrudzha โ€“ Botev PlovdivFirst League0:3 3 240
03.04.2026Lokomotiv Plovdiv โ€“ Lokomotiv SofiaFirst League1:0 6 โ€”0
06.03.2026Slavia Sofia โ€“ Spartak VarnaFirst League4:0 3 260
28.02.2026Septemvri Sofia โ€“ CSKA SofiaFirst League2:0 3 270
07.02.2026Levski Sofia โ€“ Botev VratsaFirst League3:1 1 120
09.11.2025Slavia Sofia โ€“ MontanaFirst League2:1 5 230
26.10.2025CSKA Sofia โ€“ BeroeFirst League5:1 3 โ€”0
05.10.2025Dobrudzha โ€“ Arda KardzhaliFirst League0:2 7 290

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 Nikola Popov give per game?

On average 4.83 cards per game in 59 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.83).

Is Nikola Popov a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Nikola Popov officiates, the card count is +0% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 31% of these matches.

How often do matches with Nikola Popov go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 54% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 70%. Both teams were booked in 88%.

Does Nikola Popov give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Nikola Popov.