D DrysdalevsCardiff
Analysis based on 7 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When D Drysdale officiates Cardiff matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 7 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Cardiff achieves a 28.6% win rate under D Drysdale, 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 7 matches, Cardiff has won 16 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when D Drysdale is appointed.
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Match History
7 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sept 2025 | Wigan(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Cardiff: 🟨 1 Wigan: 🟨 1🟥 1 | League One |
| 19 Mar 2016 | Reading(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Cardiff: 🟨 2 Reading: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 28 Nov 2015 | Burnley(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Cardiff: 🟨 1 Burnley: — | Championship |
| 23 Aug 2014 | Wolves(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Cardiff: 🟨 2 Wolves: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 22 Nov 2011 | Coventry(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Cardiff: — Coventry: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Burnley(H) | 3 - 0 | WIN | Cardiff: 🟨 1 Burnley: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 1 Nov 2005 | Norwich(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Cardiff: 🟨 1 Norwich: 🟨 2 | Championship |
When D Drysdale officiates Cardiff matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 7 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Cardiff achieves a 28.6% win rate under D Drysdale, 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.
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