G WardvsNorthampton
Analysis based on 14 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When G Ward officiates Northampton matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 14 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Northampton achieves a 28.6% win rate under G Ward, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 16.4 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 -16.4%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 14 matches, Northampton has won 16 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when G Ward is appointed.
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Match History
14 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2018 | Charlton(H) | 0 - 4 | LOSS | 🟨 4 | League One |
| 23 Dec 2017 | Blackburn(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 1 | League One |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Port Vale(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | — | League One |
| 7 Jan 2017 | Bristol Rvs(A) | 0 - 5 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | League One |
| 10 Sept 2016 | Walsall(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 2 | League One |
| 23 Jan 2016 | Morecambe(H) | 3 - 1 | WIN | 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 19 Aug 2014 | Portsmouth(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 29 Dec 2013 | Portsmouth(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | — | League Two |
| 25 Feb 2012 | Port Vale(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 12 Feb 2010 | Aldershot(H) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 2🟥 1 | League Two |
| 8 Aug 2009 | Macclesfield(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | 🟨 3 | League Two |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Swindon(H) | 3 - 4 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | League One |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Milton Keynes Dons(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | League One |
| 3 May 2008 | Tranmere(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | 🟨 3 | League One |
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