What is the Bias Score and how is it calculated?

The Bias Score compares a team's win rate under a specific referee to their baseline win rate (45%). A negative score suggests the team performs worse than average under that referee.

What sample size is considered reliable?

We recommend at least 5 games for initial patterns and 10+ games for high confidence.

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J LiningtonvsStoke

Analysis based on 11 matches since 2000

* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.

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When J Linington officiates Stoke matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 11 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Stoke achieves a 27.3% win rate under J Linington, 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

⚠️ POTENTIAL BIAS DETECTED

This team performs notably worse under this referee compared to their overall average.

Bias Score

-17.7%

Matches Analyzed

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Notable Negative Pattern

With a bias score of -17.7%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 11 matches, Stoke has won 18 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when J Linington is appointed.

The Bias Meter™

Bias Level-17.7%

Bias AgainstNeutralFavorable

Match History

11 matches under this referee

Date	Opponent	Score	Result	Cards	Division
21 Oct 2025	Millwall(A)	0 - 2	LOSS	🟨 1	Championship
18 Jan 2025	West Brom(A)	1 - 1	DRAW	—	Championship
28 Nov 2023	QPR(A)	2 - 4	LOSS	🟨 5🟥 1	Championship
15 Feb 2023	Huddersfield(H)	3 - 0	WIN	🟨 2	Championship
22 Oct 2022	Coventry(H)	0 - 2	LOSS	🟨 1	Championship
17 Apr 2021	Preston(H)	0 - 0	DRAW	🟨 2🟥 1	Championship
16 Feb 2021	Sheffield Weds(H)	1 - 0	WIN	🟨 1	Championship
15 Jul 2020	Bristol City(A)	1 - 1	DRAW	—	Championship
1 Jan 2020	Huddersfield(A)	5 - 2	WIN	🟨 2	Championship
31 Aug 2019	Birmingham(A)	1 - 2	LOSS	🟨 1	Championship
9 Apr 2019	Swansea(A)	1 - 3	LOSS	🟨 1🟥 2	Championship

Frequently Asked Questions

Detailed Statistics

Win Rate (Under Ref)27.3%

Baseline Win Rate45%

Bias Score-17.7%

Cards for Stoke

🟨 Yellows / Game1.45

🟥 Reds / Game0.36

Cards for Opponents

🟨 Opp Yellows / Game1.82

🟥 Opp Reds / Game0.09

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Betting Outlook

TIPSTER INSIGHT

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RED CARD RISK

Red card frequency: 0.36 per game

Higher than average dismissal rate in this matchup.

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