J BusbyvsSheffield United
Analysis based on 7 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Busby officiates Sheffield United matches, the statistics reveal a significantly positive pattern. Based on 7 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Sheffield United achieves a 71.4% win rate under J Busby, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This positive 26.4 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.
✅ FAVORABLE RECORD
This team has an above-average win rate when this referee officiates.
Favorable Pattern Detected
With a bias score of +26.4%, Sheffield United has historically performed 26 percentage points better under J Busby than their average. This favorable pattern across 7 matches could be valuable information for match predictions and betting strategies.
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Match History
7 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2025 | Stoke(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Sheffield United: 🟨 1 Stoke: —🟥 1 | Championship |
| 23 Aug 2025 | Millwall(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Sheffield United: 🟨 3 Millwall: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 8 Mar 2025 | Preston(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Sheffield United: 🟨 1 Preston: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 5 Nov 2024 | Bristol City(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Sheffield United: 🟨 2 Bristol City: —🟥 1 | Championship |
| 4 May 2023 | Huddersfield(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Sheffield United: 🟨 2 Huddersfield: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 4 Dec 2021 | Cardiff(A) | 3 - 2 | WIN | Sheffield United: 🟨 1 Cardiff: 🟨 1🟥 1 | Championship |
| 30 Apr 2017 | Chesterfield(H) | 3 - 2 | WIN | Sheffield United: 🟨 4 Chesterfield: 🟨 1🟥 1 | League One |
When J Busby officiates Sheffield United matches, the statistics reveal a significantly positive pattern. Based on 7 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Sheffield United achieves a 71.4% win rate under J Busby, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This positive 26.4 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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