A BatesvsReading
Analysis based on 11 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When A Bates officiates Reading matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 11 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Reading achieves a 27.3% win rate under A Bates, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 17.7 percentage point difference suggests a meaningful pattern worth examining. The data includes detailed card statistics, match outcomes, and historical trends to provide football fans, bettors, and analysts with evidence-based insights into this referee-team dynamic.
⚠️ POTENTIAL BIAS DETECTED
This team performs notably worse under this referee compared to their overall average.
Notable Negative Pattern
With a bias score of -17.7%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 11 matches, Reading has won 18 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when A Bates is appointed.
The Bias Meter™
Match History
11 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2012 | Doncaster(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 6 Aug 2011 | Millwall(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 26 Feb 2011 | Crystal Palace(A) | 3 - 3 | DRAW | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 10 Apr 2010 | Cardiff(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 12 Dec 2009 | Scunthorpe(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 7 Mar 2009 | Plymouth(A) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 1 Apr 2006 | Derby(H) | 5 - 0 | WIN | — | Championship |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Coventry(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 14 Aug 2004 | Sheffield United(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Walsall(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | — | Championship |
| 1 Dec 2001 | Chesterfield(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | — | League One |
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