A BatesvsCardiff
Analysis based on 13 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When A Bates officiates Cardiff matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 13 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Cardiff achieves a 30.8% win rate under A Bates, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 14.2 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.
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Match History
13 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2012 | Millwall(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Cardiff: 🟨 1 Millwall: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 20 Aug 2011 | Burnley(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Cardiff: 🟨 4 Burnley: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 5 Mar 2011 | Ipswich(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Cardiff: — Ipswich: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 11 Dec 2010 | Middlesbrough(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Cardiff: 🟨 2 Middlesbrough: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 10 Apr 2010 | Reading(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Cardiff: — Reading: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Coventry(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Cardiff: — Coventry: — | Championship |
| 12 Apr 2008 | Blackpool(H) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Cardiff: — Blackpool: — | Championship |
| 24 Nov 2007 | Ipswich(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Cardiff: 🟨 2 Ipswich: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 2 Feb 2007 | Barnsley(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Cardiff: — Barnsley: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 23 Dec 2006 | Leicester(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Cardiff: 🟨 1 Leicester: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 21 Oct 2006 | Norwich(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Cardiff: 🟨 2🟥 1 Norwich: 🟨 2🟥 1 | Championship |
| 4 Feb 2006 | Crystal Palace(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Cardiff: 🟨 1 Crystal Palace: —🟥 1 | Championship |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Tranmere(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Cardiff: — Tranmere: 🟨 3 | League One |
When A Bates officiates Cardiff matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 13 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Cardiff achieves a 30.8% win rate under A Bates, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 14.2 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.
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