Volen Chinkov: referee stats
Volen Chinkov (Bulgaria) has shown 5.27 cards per game in 68 analysed matches โ +8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2979 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)
Volen Chinkov by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League Bulgaria | 57 | 5.33 | 4.88 | +8% | 9% | 25% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League World | 4 | 5.75 | 4.57 | +8% | 25% | 0% |
| Second League Bulgaria | 3 | 3.00 | 4.51 | โ8% | 67% | 33% |
| UEFA Champions League World | 2 | 6.00 | 4.10 | +7% | 0% | 0% |
| Cup Bulgaria | 1 | 7.00 | 6.00 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification World | 1 | 3.00 | 3.96 | โ2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Volen Chinkov
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.09.2026 | Botev Vratsa โ Levski SofiaFirst League | 0:0 | 1 | โ | 0 |
| 24.08.2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv โ Arda KardzhaliFirst League | 0:1 | 8 | โ | 0 |
| 02.08.2026 | CSKA Sofia โ Dunav RuseFirst League | 2:1 | 4 | โ | 0 |
| 30.07.2026 | Ballkani โ BohemiansUEFA Europa Conference League | 3:2 | 4 | โ | 1 |
| 26.07.2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv โ Septemvri SofiaFirst League | 2:1 | 4 | โ | 0 |
| 18.05.2026 | Dobrudzha โ Botev VratsaFirst League | 1:2 | 3 | โ | 0 |
| 14.05.2026 | Lokomotiv Sofia โ BeroeFirst League | 1:1 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
| 10.05.2026 | Spartak Varna โ Slavia SofiaFirst League | 2:1 | 5 | โ | 0 |
| 26.04.2026 | Arda Kardzhali โ Botev PlovdivFirst League | 0:2 | 2 | โ | 0 |
| 09.04.2026 | Lokomotiv Sofia โ BeroeFirst League | 2:1 | 5 | โ | 0 |
| 13.03.2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv โ Septemvri SofiaFirst League | 1:0 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| 28.02.2026 | Botev Vratsa โ BeroeFirst League | 0:0 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| 11.02.2026 | Ludogorets โ Levski SofiaCup | 1:0 | 7 | โ | 0 |
| 08.02.2026 | Slavia Sofia โ Lokomotiv PlovdivFirst League | 0:2 | 6 | โ | 0 |
| 02.12.2025 | Montana โ Lokomotiv SofiaFirst League | 1:2 | 6 | 24 | 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 Volen Chinkov give per game?
On average 5.27 cards per game in 68 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.83).
Is Volen Chinkov a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Volen Chinkov officiates, the card count is +8% โ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 22% of these matches.
How often do matches with Volen Chinkov go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 66% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 77%. Both teams were booked in 88%.
Does Volen Chinkov give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 12% of matches refereed by Volen Chinkov.