This Monday, as part of the 8th matchday of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain (2nd) will face Olympique Lyonnais (1st) at the Parc des Princes (kick-off at 8:45 PM, CET). The referee for the match has been named: Jérôme Brisard (40). He brings significant experience to the fixture, having officiated 180 Ligue 1 matches to date.
The referee will be assisted by Alexis Auger and Aurélien Berthomieu, with Eric Wattelier serving as the fourth official. Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duties will be handled by Pierre Gaillouste and Bastien Dechepy.
Yellow cards –
With Mr. Brisard in charge, one can expect yellow cards to be issued at a “standard” rate. While the national average per match is 3.53 (with a standard deviation of 0.39), Brisard has averaged 3.53 yellow cards per game throughout his Ligue 1 career (according to Transfermarkt data). Hopefully, this will be balanced with a focus on player safety and open communication.
Straight red cards –
The referee for this Sunday’s match is notably stricter when it comes to straight red cards. Brisard has averaged 0.23 sendings-off per match over the course of his career, compared to a national average of 0.17 (with a standard deviation of 0.07). Clearly, he is not one to overlook poor conduct or dangerous play. Second yellow cards –
Jérôme Brisard is not in the habit of sending off a player following their first yellow card in a Ligue 1 match. While the national average stands at 0.09 (with a standard deviation of 0.03), his figure is 0.05. Given his low number of yellow cards alongside a tendency to issue red cards quite quickly, it is reasonable to infer that “borderline” (or “orange”) fouls are more likely to result in a straight red card, while he may show more leniency when it comes to a second yellow.
Penalties –
Finally, regarding penalties, the official in charge this Sunday sits above the average, awarding 0.36 penalties per match, compared to the Ligue 1 average of 0.34 (with a standard deviation of 0.08).
