This Wednesday, as part of Matchday 10 of the 2025–2026 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) will face Lorient (8th) at the Stade du Moustoir (kick-off at 7 p.m., CET). The referee for the match has been announced: Willy Delajod (33 years old). Despite his relatively young age, Delajod already has 130 Ligue 1 matches under his belt, giving him solid top-flight experience.
He will be assisted by Valentin Evrard and Youssef El Hamzaoui, while Azzebine Souifi will serve as the fourth official. Wilfried Bien and Ludovic Zmyslony will oversee VAR operations.
Yellow Cards
With Mr. Delajod officiating, we can expect yellow cards to be shown at a fairly steady rate. While the national average in Ligue 1 stands at 3.53 per match (standard deviation 0.39), Delajod averages 3.66 yellow cards per game across his top-flight career (Transfermarkt data). It’s slightly above the norm — but nothing excessive. As long as player protection remains a priority, that’s a good balance.
Direct Red Cards
The referee is also just slightly stricter than average when it comes to direct red cards. He averages 0.18 expulsions per match, compared to the national mean of 0.17 (standard deviation 0.07). So, he’s not overly lenient — but not one to hand out reds too easily either.
Second Yellow Cards
Interestingly, Delajod has shown a somewhat higher tendency to send players off after a second yellow card. The national average is 0.09 per game (SD 0.03), while he sits at 0.12. Given his moderate yellow and red averages, that’s a mild surprise — players already booked should tread carefully.
Penalties
When it comes to penalties, Delajod is notably above average: 0.43 penalties awarded per match, compared to the Ligue 1 average of 0.34 (SD 0.08). Expect him to be attentive — and ready to point to the spot if necessary.
