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Eliteserien referees 2026: cards per match
As of November 7, 2026 · 198 matches in the 2026 seasonHow we count
In the 2026 season, Eliteserien referees show 3.7 cards per match on average (198 matches with cards, as of November 7, 2026).
The most come from Kristoffer Hagenes (5.1 in 7 matches), the fewest from Mischa Kellerhals (2.6 in 10 matches); the table lists 16 referees with at least 5 matches.
A penalty was given in 26% of the league's matches (0.30 per match on average, all referees together).
- Cards per match in the league
- 3.7
- over 4.5 cards in 32% of matches
- Referees in the table
- 16
- with at least 5 matches
- Matches with a penalty
- 26%
- the whole league
- Most cards
- 5.1
- Kristoffer Hagenes, 7 matches
Referees by cards per match
The referee's matches in this league this season: cards per match, the difference from the league average, yellow and red, and matches with over 4.5 cards. The name leads to the referee's profile.
| League average | 198 | 3.7 | – | 3.5 | 0.18 | 32% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Kristoffer Hagenes | 7 | 5.1, +1.5 against the average | +40%, +40% against the average | 5.0 | 0.14 | 71% |
| 2Sivert Amland | 10 | 4.8, +1.1 against the average | +30%, +30% against the average | 4.5 | 0.30 | 60% |
| 3Sigurd Smehus Kringstad | 16 | 4.5, +0.8 against the average | +22%, +22% against the average | 4.3 | 0.25 | 38% |
| 4Christian Moen | 10 | 4.3, +0.6 against the average | +17%, +17% against the average | 4.1 | 0.20 | 50% |
| 5Espen Eskas | 13 | 4.2, +0.5 against the average | +13%, +13% against the average | 4.0 | 0.15 | 54% |
| 6Tore Hansen | 14 | 4.1, +0.5 against the average | +12%, +12% against the average | 3.9 | 0.29 | 43% |
| 7Stian Rovig Sletner | 14 | 3.9, +0.2 against the average | +5%, +5% against the average | 3.8 | 0.07 | 21% |
| 8Jorgen Haugen | 9 | 3.7, 0.0 against the average | 0%, 0% against the average | 3.4 | 0.22 | 22% |
| 9Ola Hobber Nilsen | 15 | 3.5, −0.2 against the average | −6%, −6% against the average | 3.3 | 0.13 | 27% |
| 10Rohit Saggi | 15 | 3.5, −0.2 against the average | −6%, −6% against the average | 3.4 | 0.07 | 33% |
| 11Mathias Stofringshaug | 9 | 3.4, −0.2 against the average | −7%, −7% against the average | 3.1 | 0.33 | 33% |
| 12Marius Grotta | 12 | 3.3, −0.4 against the average | −10%, −10% against the average | 3.2 | 0.17 | 25% |
| 13Svein Tore Sinnes | 13 | 3.2, −0.5 against the average | −12%, −12% against the average | 3.1 | 0.15 | 23% |
| 14Mohammad Usman Aslam | 13 | 3.2, −0.5 against the average | −14%, −14% against the average | 3.1 | 0.08 | 15% |
| 15Marius Lien | 13 | 2.9, −0.8 against the average | −23%, −23% against the average | 2.7 | 0.15 | 23% |
| 16Mischa Kellerhals | 10 | 2.6, −1.1 against the average | −29%, −29% against the average | 2.5 | 0.10 | 10% |
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How we count
We count both teams' yellow and red cards in the referee's matches in this league this season, from the match statistics, else from the live record. A referee is listed from 5 matches with cards. Penalties are given for the whole league only.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Eliteserien referee shows the most cards?
- In the 2026 season: Kristoffer Hagenes (5.1), Sivert Amland (4.8), and Sigurd Smehus Kringstad (4.5). Referees with at least 5 matches in the league count.
- How many cards do Eliteserien referees show on average?
- 3.7 per match in the 2026 season: 3.5 yellow and 0.18 red; 32% of matches had over 4.5 cards.
- How often is a penalty given in Eliteserien matches?
- In 26% of the 2026 season's matches, 0.30 per match on average, all referees together.
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