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Eredivisie referees 2026/27: cards per match
As of November 7, 2026 · 103 matches in the 2026/27 seasonHow we count
In the 2026/27 season, Eredivisie referees show 2.9 cards per match on average (103 matches with cards, as of November 7, 2026).
The most come from Sander van der Eijk (4.6 in 7 matches), the fewest from Alex Bos (2.0 in 7 matches); the table lists 12 referees with at least 5 matches.
A penalty was given in 18% of the league's matches (0.24 per match on average, all referees together).
- Cards per match in the league
- 2.9
- over 4.5 cards in 18% of matches
- Referees in the table
- 12
- with at least 5 matches
- Matches with a penalty
- 18%
- the whole league
- Most cards
- 4.6
- Sander van der Eijk, 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 | 103 | 2.9 | – | 2.9 | 0.08 | 18% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sander van der Eijk | 7 | 4.6, +1.6 against the average | +55%, +55% against the average | 4.6 | 0.00 | 43% |
| 2Jeroen Manschot | 7 | 3.7, +0.8 against the average | +26%, +26% against the average | 3.7 | 0.00 | 43% |
| 3Serdar Gozubuyuk | 9 | 3.7, +0.7 against the average | +25%, +25% against the average | 3.6 | 0.11 | 22% |
| 4Joey Kooij | 7 | 3.1, +0.2 against the average | +7%, +7% against the average | 3.0 | 0.14 | 14% |
| 5Martin Van den Kerkhof | 6 | 2.8, −0.1 against the average | −4%, −4% against the average | 2.7 | 0.17 | 17% |
| 6Erwin Blank | 5 | 2.8, −0.1 against the average | −5%, −5% against the average | 2.4 | 0.40 | 0% |
| 7Danny Makkelie | 8 | 2.5, −0.4 against the average | −15%, −15% against the average | 2.5 | 0.00 | 13% |
| 8Jannick van der Laan | 6 | 2.5, −0.4 against the average | −15%, −15% against the average | 2.3 | 0.17 | 17% |
| 9Dennis Higler | 7 | 2.1, −0.8 against the average | −27%, −27% against the average | 2.1 | 0.00 | 14% |
| 10Robin Hensgens | 7 | 2.1, −0.8 against the average | −27%, −27% against the average | 2.1 | 0.00 | 0% |
| 11Allard Lindhout | 10 | 2.0, −0.9 against the average | −32%, −32% against the average | 2.0 | 0.00 | 10% |
| 12Alex Bos | 7 | 2.0, −0.9 against the average | −32%, −32% against the average | 1.9 | 0.14 | 14% |
Today's matches in the Referees module
Today's list across all leagues, with both teams' recent matches.
Next matches: Eredivisie
- AZ Alkmaar – GroningenNov 8
- Cambuur – PSV EindhovenNov 8
- Utrecht – NEC NijmegenNov 8
- NEC Nijmegen – PSV EindhovenNov 21
- Feyenoord – ExcelsiorNov 21
- Utrecht – CambuurNov 21
- Telstar – PEC ZwolleNov 21
- Groningen – HeerenveenNov 21
- Twente – Willem IINov 22
- Ajax – ADO Den HaagNov 22
- Sparta Rotterdam – AZ AlkmaarNov 22
- GO Ahead Eagles – Fortuna SittardNov 22
By date, each with its match page.
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 Eredivisie referee shows the most cards?
- In the 2026/27 season: Sander van der Eijk (4.6), Jeroen Manschot (3.7), and Serdar Gozubuyuk (3.7). Referees with at least 5 matches in the league count.
- How many cards do Eredivisie referees show on average?
- 2.9 per match in the 2026/27 season: 2.9 yellow and 0.08 red; 18% of matches had over 4.5 cards.
- How often is a penalty given in Eredivisie matches?
- In 18% of the 2026/27 season's matches, 0.24 per match on average, all referees together.
Today's matches in the Referees module
Today's list across all leagues, with both teams' recent matches.