M RileyvsAston Villa
Analysis based on 21 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When M Riley officiates Aston Villa matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 21 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Aston Villa achieves a 28.6% win rate under M Riley, 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 21 matches, Aston Villa has won 16 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when M Riley is appointed.
The Bias Meter™
Match History
21 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2009 | Middlesbrough(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 5 Apr 2009 | Man United(A) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 15 Nov 2008 | Arsenal(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 4 | Premier League |
| 18 Oct 2008 | Portsmouth(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 8 Dec 2007 | Portsmouth(H) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 11 Aug 2007 | Liverpool(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 4 | Premier League |
| 23 Sept 2006 | Charlton(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | — | Premier League |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Newcastle(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 4 | Premier League |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Everton(H) | 4 - 0 | WIN | — | Premier League |
| 13 Aug 2005 | Bolton(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | — | Premier League |
| 20 Mar 2005 | Birmingham(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Norwich(H) | 3 - 0 | WIN | — | Premier League |
| 27 Nov 2004 | Man City(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 1🟥 1 | Premier League |
| 28 Aug 2004 | Newcastle(H) | 4 - 2 | WIN | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 19 Oct 2003 | Birmingham(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Chelsea(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 1 Jan 2002 | Sunderland(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 5 May 2001 | Coventry(H) | 3 - 2 | WIN | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Man United(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 9 Dec 2000 | West Ham(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Leicester(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
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