J BusbyvsCoventry
Analysis based on 17 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Busby officiates Coventry matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 17 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Coventry achieves a 29.4% win rate under J Busby, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 15.6 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 -15.6%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 17 matches, Coventry 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
17 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2025 | Stoke(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Coventry: 🟨 3 Stoke: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 11 Dec 2024 | West Brom(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Coventry: 🟨 1 West Brom: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 1 Oct 2024 | Blackburn(H) | 3 - 0 | WIN | Coventry: 🟨 1 Blackburn: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 5 Mar 2024 | Rotherham(H) | 5 - 0 | WIN | Coventry: — Rotherham: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 8 May 2023 | Middlesbrough(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Coventry: 🟨 3 Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 7 Apr 2023 | Swansea(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Coventry: 🟨 3 Swansea: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 28 Feb 2023 | Preston(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Coventry: 🟨 4 Preston: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 8 Oct 2022 | Burnley(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Coventry: 🟨 1 Burnley: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 31 Aug 2022 | Preston(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Coventry: 🟨 1 Preston: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 16 Mar 2022 | Hull(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Coventry: 🟨 2 Hull: — | Championship |
| 15 Feb 2022 | Cardiff(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Coventry: 🟨 1 Cardiff: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 14 Aug 2021 | Barnsley(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Coventry: 🟨 2 Barnsley: 🟨 8 | Championship |
| 19 Oct 2019 | Milton Keynes Dons(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Coventry: — Milton Keynes Dons: 🟨 6 | League One |
| 13 Apr 2019 | Sunderland(A) | 5 - 4 | WIN | Coventry: 🟨 2 Sunderland: 🟨 1 | League One |
| 13 Feb 2018 | Colchester(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Coventry: — Colchester: — | League Two |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Southend(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Coventry: 🟨 1 Southend: — | League One |
| 1 Oct 2016 | Port Vale(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Coventry: 🟨 3 Port Vale: 🟨 3 | League One |
When J Busby officiates Coventry matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 17 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Coventry achieves a 29.4% win rate under J Busby, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 15.6 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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