P DowdvsSunderland
Analysis based on 35 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When P Dowd officiates Sunderland matches, the statistics reveal a severe negative pattern. Based on 35 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Sunderland achieves a 22.9% win rate under P Dowd, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 22.1 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.
🚨 STRONG BIAS DETECTED
This referee has a significantly negative history with this team. Win rate is severely below average.
Notable Negative Pattern
With a bias score of -22.1%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 35 matches, Sunderland has won 22 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when P Dowd is appointed.
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Match History
35 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2015 | Swansea(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 4 | Premier League |
| 13 Dec 2014 | West Ham(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 3 Nov 2014 | Crystal Palace(A) | 3 - 1 | WIN | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 27 Apr 2014 | Cardiff(H) | 4 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 5 | Premier League |
| 22 Mar 2014 | Norwich(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 4🟥 1 | Premier League |
| 1 Feb 2014 | Newcastle(A) | 3 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 4 Dec 2013 | Chelsea(H) | 3 - 4 | LOSS | 🟨 4 | Premier League |
| 21 Sept 2013 | West Brom(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 20 Apr 2013 | Everton(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 2 Jan 2013 | Liverpool(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 2 Dec 2012 | Norwich(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 31 Mar 2012 | Man City(A) | 3 - 3 | DRAW | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 14 Jan 2012 | Chelsea(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 4 Dec 2011 | Wolves(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 13 Aug 2011 | Liverpool(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 4 | Premier League |
| 16 Apr 2011 | Birmingham(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | — | Premier League |
| 26 Dec 2010 | Man United(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 31 Oct 2010 | Newcastle(A) | 1 - 5 | LOSS | 🟨 6🟥 1 | Premier League |
| 18 Sept 2010 | Arsenal(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 28 Mar 2010 | Liverpool(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Everton(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 7 Mar 2009 | Tottenham(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 10 Jan 2009 | Middlesbrough(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | 🟨 4 | Premier League |
| 23 Feb 2008 | Portsmouth(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 29 Dec 2007 | Bolton(H) | 3 - 1 | WIN | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 24 Nov 2007 | Everton(A) | 1 - 7 | LOSS | 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 18 Mar 2006 | Bolton(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 4 | Premier League |
| 21 Jan 2006 | West Brom(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Liverpool(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | — | Premier League |
| 2 Apr 2005 | QPR(A) | 3 - 1 | WIN | 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 19 Oct 2004 | Watford(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | — | Championship |
| 21 Apr 2004 | Crystal Palace(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | 🟨 3🟥 1 | Championship |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Bradford(A) | 4 - 0 | WIN | 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Birmingham(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 1🟥 1 | Premier League |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Everton(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | 🟨 3 | Premier League |
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