FinlandMatches analysed: 402023โ€“2026

Valentin Smirnov: referee stats

Valentin Smirnov (Finland) has shown 4.45 cards per game in 40 analysed matches โ€” +16% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.

Very strict ยท +16%
Cards per game4.45league avg 3.70
Over 4.5 cards45%Over 3.5 cards: 63%
Matches with a penalty15%
Matches with a red card33%
Fouls per gameโ€”
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.0 / 3.5

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Strictness 94Fouls called โ€“Penalties 11Red cards 100Late cards 90Away cards 41

Percentile among 2957 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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Valentin Smirnov by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Ykkรถnen Finland113.364.04โˆ’9%9%27%
Kakkonen - Lohko A Finland84.753.44+15%13%0%
Kakkonen - Lohko B Finland85.504.08+15%13%50%
Suomen Cup Finland43.003.23โˆ’2%50%25%
Kakkonen - Play-offs Finland46.253.01+24%0%75%
Ykkรถsliiga Finland44.753.66+8%0%50%
Kakkonen - Lohko C Finland13.003.60โˆ’1%100%0%

Last matches refereed by Valentin Smirnov

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
06.09.2026SJK Akatemia โ€“ JรคPSYkkรถsliiga2:3 6 โ€”0
09.08.2026Klubi-04 โ€“ KooteepeeYkkรถsliiga0:1 5 โ€”0
29.07.2026MP โ€“ KรคPaYkkรถsliiga2:1 5 โ€”0
04.07.2026EIF โ€“ PK-35Ykkรถsliiga0:3 3 โ€”0
06.09.2025PPJ โ€“ MusaKakkonen - Play-offs1:0 1 โ€”0
16.08.2025PPJ โ€“ KiffenKakkonen - Lohko B4:1 1 โ€”0
06.08.2025MP โ€“ AtlantisYkkรถnen3:1 3 โ€”0
02.08.2025PKKU โ€“ OLSYkkรถnen1:1 6 โ€”0
18.07.2025TPV โ€“ Ilves IIKakkonen - Lohko B0:2 1 โ€”0
12.07.2025Rops โ€“ MPYkkรถnen2:1 6 โ€”0
06.07.2025Honka โ€“ PuiU HelsinkiKakkonen - Lohko A4:0 0 โ€”1
02.07.2025Atlantis โ€“ Tampere UnitedYkkรถnen2:0 4 โ€”0
27.06.2025NJS โ€“ Atlantis IIKakkonen - Lohko B3:3 0 โ€”1
14.06.2025PKKU โ€“ EPSYkkรถnen4:1 3 โ€”1
23.05.2025Kiffen โ€“ HPSKakkonen - Lohko B3:1 2 โ€”1

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 Valentin Smirnov give per game?

On average 4.45 cards per game in 40 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.70).

Is Valentin Smirnov a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Valentin Smirnov officiates, the card count is +16% โ€“ profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 33% of these matches.

How often do matches with Valentin Smirnov go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 45% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 63%. Both teams were booked in 83%.

Does Valentin Smirnov give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Valentin Smirnov.