ChinaMatches analysed: 302023–2026

Yan Xu · League One: referee stats

Yan Xu (China) has shown 3.47 cards per game in 30 analysed matches — −5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average · −5%
Cards per game3.47league avg 3.70
Over 4.5 cards30%Over 3.5 cards: 43%
Matches with a penalty27%
Matches with a red card7%
Fouls per game—
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.5 / 2.0

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Referee radar

Strictness 32Fouls called –Penalties 95Red cards 21Late cards 4Away cards 100

Percentile among 2965 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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27
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Last matches refereed by Yan Xu

DateMatchScoreCards (home–away)FoulsPen.
05.09.2026Wuxi Wugou – Yanbian LongdingLeague One2:0 3 —0
22.08.2026Nantong Zhiyun – Shaanxi UnionLeague One4:1 5 —1
02.08.2026Shenzhen Juniors – Wuxi WugouLeague One1:0 3 —1
18.07.2026Nanjing City – Guangzhou E-PowerLeague One0:1 7 —0
27.06.2026Dalian Huayi – Shenzhen JuniorsLeague One5:4 3 —1
30.05.2026Yanbian Longding – Changchun YataiLeague One2:2 4 —0
10.05.2026Nantong Zhiyun – Wuxi WugouLeague One1:0 3 —0
26.04.2026Changchun Yatai – Guangzhou E-PowerLeague One1:2 4 —1
11.04.2026Meizhou Kejia – Guangxi HengchenLeague One2:1 7 —1
21.03.2026Heilongjiang Lava Spring – Nantong ZhiyunLeague One1:1 6 —1
25.05.2025Dalian Huayi – Dongguan UnitedLeague One1:0 1 —0
10.05.2025Nantong Zhiyun – Shenzhen JuniorsLeague One5:0 2 —0
27.04.2025Suzhou Dongwu – Shanghai JiadingLeague One2:0 3 —0
30.03.2025Guangxi Baoyun – Nanjing CityLeague One0:1 3 —0
06.10.2024Yunnan Yukun – Shanghai JiadingLeague One2:0 6 —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). “vs league” 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 Yan Xu give per game?

On average 3.47 cards per game in 30 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.70).

Is Yan Xu a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Yan Xu officiates, the card count is −5% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 7% of these matches.

How often do matches with Yan Xu go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 30% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 43%. Both teams were booked in 67%.

Does Yan Xu give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 27% of matches refereed by Yan Xu.