J BusbyvsMiddlesbrough
Analysis based on 9 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Busby officiates Middlesbrough matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 9 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Middlesbrough achieves a 33.3% win rate under J Busby, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 11.7 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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This team performs notably worse under this referee compared to their overall average.
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Match History
9 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2025 | Watford(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 Watford: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 4 Apr 2025 | Blackburn(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Middlesbrough: — Blackburn: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 25 Jan 2025 | Preston(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 Preston: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 2 Mar 2024 | Stoke(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 Stoke: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Bristol City(A) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 2 Bristol City: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 8 May 2023 | Coventry(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 Coventry: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 1 Apr 2023 | Huddersfield(A) | 2 - 4 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 2 Huddersfield: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 11 Feb 2023 | Cardiff(A) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Middlesbrough: 🟨 2 Cardiff: — | Championship |
| 16 Oct 2021 | Peterboro(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Middlesbrough: 🟨 2 Peterboro: 🟨 4 | Championship |
When J Busby officiates Middlesbrough matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 9 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Middlesbrough achieves a 33.3% win rate under J Busby, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 11.7 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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