J BusbyvsBristol City
Analysis based on 14 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Busby officiates Bristol City matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 14 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Bristol City achieves a 28.6% win rate under J Busby, 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 14 matches, Bristol City has won 16 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when J Busby is appointed.
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Match History
14 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | Ipswich(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 4 Ipswich: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Luton(A) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Luton: — | Championship |
| 9 Feb 2025 | Swansea(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Bristol City: — Swansea: — | Championship |
| 29 Dec 2024 | Portsmouth(H) | 3 - 0 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Portsmouth: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 5 Nov 2024 | Sheffield United(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Bristol City: —🟥 1 Sheffield United: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 26 Dec 2023 | Watford(A) | 4 - 1 | WIN | Bristol City: — Watford: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Middlesbrough(H) | 3 - 2 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Middlesbrough: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 15 Mar 2023 | Luton(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Luton: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 14 Jan 2023 | Birmingham(H) | 4 - 2 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Birmingham: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 22 Oct 2022 | Reading(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Reading: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 13 Aug 2022 | Wigan(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Wigan: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 29 Jan 2022 | Preston(A) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Bristol City: — Preston: — | Championship |
| 20 Nov 2021 | Blackburn(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Blackburn: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 25 Apr 2021 | Luton(H) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | Bristol City: — Luton: — | Championship |
When J Busby officiates Bristol City matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 14 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Bristol City achieves a 28.6% win rate under J Busby, 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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