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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🧑‍⚖️ Referee Analysis

P DowdvsSheffield United

Analysis based on 11 matches since 2000

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

Wins

Draws

Losses

When P Dowd officiates Sheffield United matches, the statistics reveal a favorable pattern. Based on 11 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Sheffield United achieves a 63.6% win rate under P Dowd, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This positive 18.6 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.

✅FAVORABLE RECORD

✅ FAVORABLE RECORD

This team has an above-average win rate when this referee officiates.

Bias Score

+18.6%

Matches Analyzed

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Favorable Pattern Detected

With a bias score of +18.6%, Sheffield United has historically performed 19 percentage points better under P Dowd than their average. This favorable pattern across 11 matches could be valuable information for match predictions and betting strategies.

The Bias Meter™

Bias Level+18.6%

Bias AgainstNeutralFavorable

Match History

11 matches under this referee

Date	Opponent	Score	Result	Cards	Division
19 Apr 2008	Hull(H)	2 - 0	WIN	🟨 2🟥 1	Championship
15 Dec 2007	Barnsley(H)	1 - 0	WIN	🟨 2	Championship
2 Dec 2006	Charlton(H)	2 - 1	WIN	🟨 1	Premier League
10 Sept 2005	Ipswich(H)	2 - 0	WIN	—	Championship
29 Aug 2004	Leeds(H)	2 - 0	WIN	—	Championship
4 Mar 2003	Grimsby(A)	4 - 1	WIN	🟨 2	Championship
7 Sept 2002	Norwich(A)	3 - 2	WIN	🟨 3🟥 1	Championship
10 Aug 2002	Coventry(A)	1 - 2	LOSS	🟨 2	Championship
22 Dec 2001	Rotherham(H)	2 - 2	DRAW	🟨 3	Championship
22 Sept 2001	Millwall(A)	0 - 2	LOSS	🟨 2	Championship
19 Aug 2000	Preston(A)	0 - 3	LOSS	🟨 1🟥 1	Championship

Frequently Asked Questions

Detailed Statistics

Win Rate (Under Ref)63.6%

Baseline Win Rate45%

Bias Score+18.6%

Cards for Sheffield United

🟨 Yellows / Game1.64

🟥 Reds / Game0.27

Cards for Opponents

🟨 Opp Yellows / Game2.45

🟥 Opp Reds / Game0.18

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Betting Outlook

TIPSTER INSIGHT

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RED CARD RISK

Red card frequency: 0.27 per game

Higher than average dismissal rate in this matchup.

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