J BusbyvsCardiff
Analysis based on 7 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Busby 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 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 7 matches, Cardiff 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
7 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2024 | Hull(H) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Cardiff: 🟨 1 Hull: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 3 Feb 2024 | Watford(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Cardiff: 🟨 3 Watford: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 29 Dec 2023 | Leicester(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Cardiff: 🟨 1 Leicester: — | Championship |
| 11 Feb 2023 | Middlesbrough(H) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Cardiff: — Middlesbrough: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 30 Apr 2022 | Birmingham(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Cardiff: 🟨 4 Birmingham: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 15 Feb 2022 | Coventry(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Cardiff: 🟨 2 Coventry: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 4 Dec 2021 | Sheffield United(H) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | Cardiff: 🟨 1🟥 1 Sheffield United: 🟨 1 | Championship |
When J Busby 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 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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