United StatesChris Penso
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Chris Penso
United StatesReferee16/20
Recent matches
Last 20 refereed · cards, fouls and penalties| Date | Match | Yel | Red | Fouls | Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug |   CHI2-1 POT | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2 Aug |  LOU1-1 RSL | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 23 Jul |  CLR1-0 SDL | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| 24 May |  COL2-0 ATL | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 17 May |  SJE2-3 DAL | 6 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| 10 May |  MIN2-2 ATX | 7 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| 25 Apr |  DCU3-2 ORL | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| 19 Apr |  SEA4-1LOU | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| 22 Mar |  VAN0-1SJE | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| 14 Mar |  TOR1-1 NYR | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| 1 Mar |  PHI1-2 NYC | 5 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| 8 Nov |  CIN2-1COL | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 27 Oct | SDL2-1POT | 5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| 18 Oct | NYC1-2SEA | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| 5 Oct | RSL1-0CLR | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 28 Sep | POT2-2DAL | 6 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| 13 Sep | DCU1-1ORL | 5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| 25 Aug | SEA5-2 SKC | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| 16 Aug | TOR1-1COL | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| 25 Jul |  NER1-3 CFM | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Average over 20 | 4.5 | 0.15 | 22.6 | 0.35 | |
Upcoming schedule
Chris Penso 26 stats
26 summary
Major League Soccer · 26Chris Penso has officiated 11 matches in Major League Soccer, showing 5.18 cards and calling 23.6 fouls a game, with 5 penalties awarded. He cards the home side more often, a lean worth noting for over-cards markets.
Cards
Per game, and how they split between the teams| Per game | Match | To home | To away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 5.09 | 2.73 | 2.36 |
| Red cards | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Total cards | 5.18 | 2.82 | 2.36 |
| Booking points | 53.2 | 29.6 | 23.6 |
| Fouls | 23.6 | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Market | Hit rate |
|---|---|
| Over 3.5 cards | 82% |
| Over 4.5 cards | 64% |
| Over 5.5 cards | 64% |
| Both teams carded | 91% |
| A red card shown | 9% |
| Penalty awarded | 36% |
Chris Penso averages 5.18 cards a game, with over 4.5 cards landing in 64% of his matches and both teams carded in 91%.
Fouls & penalties
Major League Soccer · 26| Per game | Match | To home | To away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 23.6 | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Fouls per card | 4.5 | - | - |
| Penalties / game | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.09 |
| Penalty in a match | 36% | - | - |
| Average | Match | 1st half | 2nd half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added time (min) | 9.5 | 3.3 | 6.3 |
Home vs away cards
per gameThe home team picks up more cards in 36% of his matches.
By season & competition
Total matches: 110| League | Matches | Total (avg) | Total (avg) | Total (avg) | Pens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 11 | 56 | 1 | 259 | 5 |
| Major League Soccer | 11 | 56 (5.09) | 1 (0.09) | 259 (23.5) | 5 |
| 25 | 21 | 89 | 4 | 477 | 5 |
| Major League Soccer | 21 | 89 (4.24) | 4 (0.19) | 477 (22.7) | 5 |
| 24 | 12 | 67 | 3 | 255 | 6 |
| Major League Soccer | 12 | 67 (5.58) | 3 (0.25) | 255 (21.3) | 6 |
| 23 | 20 | 102 | 4 | 494 | 4 |
| Major League Soccer | 20 | 102 (5.10) | 4 (0.20) | 494 (24.7) | 4 |
| 22 | 24 | 135 | 6 | 524 | 9 |
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 135 (5.63) | 6 (0.25) | 524 (21.8) | 9 |
| 21 | 19 | 58 | 4 | 457 | 9 |
| Major League Soccer | 19 | 58 (3.05) | 4 (0.21) | 457 (24.1) | 9 |
| 18 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 71 | 0 |
| Major League Soccer | 3 | 10 (3.33) | 0 (0.00) | 71 (23.7) | 0 |
About Chris Penso
Overview
Chris Penso is a United States football referee who has officiated 110 professional matches in our database across approximately 2 seasons. Most recently active in the Major League Soccer 26.
Career averages
Across 110 matches, Chris Penso averages 4.70 yellow cards and 0.20 red cards per match, with 23.1 fouls awarded per match. 38 penalties and 22 red cards across the full sample.
Major League Soccer 26 season
Chris Penso has been the appointed official for 11 matches in the Major League Soccer 26 season, averaging 5.09 yellow cards, 0.09 red cards and 23.6 fouls per match. 5 penalties have been awarded so far.
Cards and discipline
Over 4.5 cards have landed in 64% of Chris Penso's matches and over 5.5 in 64%. Both teams have been carded in 91% of his games. A penalty has been awarded in 36% of matches, and a red card shown in 9%.
Home and away tendencies
Chris Penso shows the home team more cards, averaging 2.82 a game to them versus 2.36 to the away side, with the home team carded more often in 36% of his matches. Home teams have won 45% of the games he has officiated.
Recent form
In their last 5 appointments, Chris Penso's matches have produced an average of 5.8 total cards and 23.0 fouls per game. The most recent assignment was Chicago vs Portland followed by St. Louis City vs Salt Lake.
Next fixture
Chris Penso is next scheduled to officiate Philadelphia vs Montréal in the Major League Soccer on February 4th.