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Liga MX referees 2026/27: cards per match

As of November 7, 2026 · 138 matches in the 2026/27 seasonHow we count

In the 2026/27 season, Liga MX referees show 4.0 cards per match on average (138 matches with cards, as of November 7, 2026).

The most come from Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle (6.8 in 6 matches), the fewest from Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce (1.6 in 5 matches); the table lists 14 referees with at least 5 matches.

A penalty was given in 44% of the league's matches (0.55 per match on average, all referees together).

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.

Referees: Liga MX, 2026/27 season, matches to November 7, 2026
League average1384.0–3.70.3536%
1Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle66.8, +2.8 against the average+70%, +70% against the average6.00.8383%
2Ismael Rosario Lopez Penuelas95.9, +1.9 against the average+47%, +47% against the average5.40.4467%
3Katia García75.9, +1.8 against the average+46%, +46% against the average5.90.0071%
4Luis Santander55.2, +1.2 against the average+29%, +29% against the average4.80.4040%
5Jorge Abraham Camacho Peregrina64.8, +0.8 against the average+20%, +20% against the average4.20.6750%
6Fernando Hernandez64.5, +0.5 against the average+12%, +12% against the average3.80.6733%
7Daniel Quintero Huitrón74.3, +0.3 against the average+7%, +7% against the average4.10.1443%
8Maximiliano Quintero Hernandez64.0, 0.0 against the average0%, 0% against the average3.80.1733%
9Mario Terrazas Chavez54.0, 0.0 against the average0%, 0% against the average3.80.2020%
10Victor Alfonso Caceres Hernandez103.5, −0.5 against the average−13%, −13% against the average3.20.3020%
11Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava103.3, −0.7 against the average−18%, −18% against the average2.80.5020%
12Salvador Perez Villalobos52.8, −1.2 against the average−30%, −30% against the average2.60.2020%
13Adonai Escobedo Gonzalez82.1, −1.9 against the average−47%, −47% against the average2.00.1313%
14Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce51.6, −2.4 against the average−60%, −60% against the average1.40.200%

Today's matches in the Referees module

Today's list across all leagues, with both teams' recent matches.

Today's matches in the Referees module

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.

Methodology: how we count

Frequently asked questions

Which Liga MX referee shows the most cards?
In the 2026/27 season: Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle (6.8), Ismael Rosario Lopez Penuelas (5.9), and Katia García (5.9). Referees with at least 5 matches in the league count.
How many cards do Liga MX referees show on average?
4.0 per match in the 2026/27 season: 3.7 yellow and 0.35 red; 36% of matches had over 4.5 cards.
How often is a penalty given in Liga MX matches?
In 44% of the 2026/27 season's matches, 0.55 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.

Today's matches in the Referees module