G WardvsStoke
Analysis based on 18 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When G Ward officiates Stoke matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 18 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Stoke achieves a 27.8% win rate under G Ward, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 17.2 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 -17.2%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 18 matches, Stoke has won 17 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when G Ward is appointed.
The Bias Meter™
Match History
18 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Burnley(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 23 Nov 2024 | QPR(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 10 Aug 2024 | Coventry(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 16 Mar 2024 | Norwich(H) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 10 Feb 2024 | Blackburn(A) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 21 Jan 2023 | Reading(H) | 4 - 0 | WIN | — | Championship |
| 18 Oct 2022 | Rotherham(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | — | Championship |
| 7 May 2022 | Coventry(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | — | Championship |
| 28 Jan 2022 | Huddersfield(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 14 Aug 2021 | Birmingham(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 5 Apr 2021 | Millwall(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 30 Jan 2021 | Huddersfield(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 1🟥 1 | Championship |
| 22 Jul 2020 | Nott'm Forest(A) | 4 - 1 | WIN | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 25 Jan 2020 | Swansea(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | — | Championship |
| 26 Nov 2019 | Cardiff(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 9 Mar 2019 | QPR(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | 🟨 2🟥 1 | Championship |
| 19 Jan 2019 | Leeds(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 23 Oct 2018 | Sheffield United(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 1 | Championship |
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