M OlivervsBurnley
Analysis based on 35 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When M Oliver officiates Burnley matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 35 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Burnley achieves a 28.6% win rate under M Oliver, 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 35 matches, Burnley has won 16 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when M Oliver is appointed.
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Match History
35 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2025 | Fulham(H) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 14 Sept 2025 | Liverpool(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | — | Premier League |
| 16 Aug 2025 | Tottenham(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | — | Premier League |
| 6 Apr 2024 | Everton(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | 🟨 1🟥 1 | Premier League |
| 11 Nov 2023 | Arsenal(A) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 10 Apr 2022 | Norwich(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 29 Aug 2021 | Leeds(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 4 | Premier League |
| 13 Feb 2021 | Crystal Palace(A) | 3 - 0 | WIN | — | Premier League |
| 26 Oct 2020 | Tottenham(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 8 Jul 2020 | West Ham(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 1 Jan 2020 | Aston Villa(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 26 Oct 2019 | Chelsea(H) | 2 - 4 | LOSS | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 14 Sept 2019 | Brighton(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 16 Mar 2019 | Leicester(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 19 Jan 2019 | Watford(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 26 Dec 2018 | Everton(H) | 1 - 5 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 13 Jan 2018 | Crystal Palace(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 23 Dec 2017 | Tottenham(H) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 10 Sept 2017 | Crystal Palace(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 4 Feb 2017 | Watford(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | 🟥 1 | Premier League |
| 25 Jan 2016 | Derby(H) | 4 - 1 | WIN | — | Championship |
| 16 May 2015 | Stoke(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 18 Aug 2014 | Chelsea(H) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 18 Apr 2014 | Blackpool(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 29 Oct 2011 | Blackpool(H) | 3 - 1 | WIN | — | Championship |
| 3 May 2009 | Bristol City(H) | 4 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 14 Feb 2009 | Wolves(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | — | Championship |
| 10 Jan 2009 | Swansea(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 1🟥 1 | Championship |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Plymouth(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | 🟨 1🟥 1 | Championship |
| 9 Aug 2008 | Sheffield Weds(A) | 1 - 4 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 26 Jan 2008 | Scunthorpe(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 29 Dec 2007 | Bristol City(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 19 Aug 2006 | Wolves(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | — | Championship |
| 14 Feb 2006 | Wolves(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 19 Apr 2005 | QPR(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 1 | Championship |
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