This Friday, as part of Matchday 3 of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain (11th) will face Monaco (1st) at the Parc des Princes (kick-off at 9:05 PM, CET). The match official has been selected: Jérôme Brisard (40). He brings significant Ligue 1 experience to the table, having officiated 177 matches in the league.
The referee will be assisted by Erwan Finjean and Julien Haulbert. Karim Abed will serve as the fourth official, while Alexandre Castro and Wilfried Bien will handle video assistance.
Yellow cards –
With Mr. Brisard officiating, yellow cards can be expected to be handed out at a “normal” rate during the match. While the national average per game is 3.53 (standard deviation of 0.39), Friday’s referee has averaged 3.53 yellow cards per match over his Ligue 1 career (according to Transfermarkt figures). Hopefully, this will be accompanied by player protection and open communication.
Straight red cards –
The referee for Friday’s match is stricter when it comes to straight red cards. Brisard averages 0.23 sendings-off per match in his career, compared to a national average of 0.17 (standard deviation of 0.07). He does not tolerate misconduct or poor behavior.
Second yellow cards –
Jérôme Brisard does not typically send off a player following a first yellow card in Ligue 1 matches. While the national average stands at 0.09 (standard deviation of 0.03), his average is 0.05. With few yellow cards but red cards issued quickly, it appears that “orange-zone” fouls are more likely to result in a straight red, though he may show leniency regarding a second yellow.
Penalties –
Finally, regarding penalties, the official in charge on Friday has an above-average rate of 0.37 penalties awarded per match, compared to the Ligue 1 average of 0.34 (standard deviation of 0.08).
