J BusbyvsSunderland
Analysis based on 12 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Busby officiates Sunderland matches, the statistics reveal a significantly positive pattern. Based on 12 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Sunderland achieves a 66.7% win rate under J Busby, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This positive 21.7 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.
✅ FAVORABLE RECORD
This team has an above-average win rate when this referee officiates.
Favorable Pattern Detected
With a bias score of +21.7%, Sunderland has historically performed 22 percentage points better under J Busby than their average. This favorable pattern across 12 matches could be valuable information for match predictions and betting strategies.
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Match History
12 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2025 | Luton(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Sunderland: — Luton: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 23 Nov 2024 | Millwall(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Sunderland: 🟨 2 Millwall: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 1 Apr 2024 | Blackburn(H) | 1 - 5 | LOSS | Sunderland: — Blackburn: — | Championship |
| 20 Sept 2023 | Blackburn(A) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Sunderland: 🟨 3 Blackburn: 🟨 5 | Championship |
| 23 Apr 2023 | West Brom(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Sunderland: 🟨 3 West Brom: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 28 Aug 2021 | Wycombe(H) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Sunderland: 🟨 1 Wycombe: 🟨 1 | League One |
| 17 Mar 2021 | Accrington(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Sunderland: 🟨 2 Accrington: 🟨 2 | League One |
| 21 Nov 2020 | Doncaster(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Sunderland: — Doncaster: 🟨 2 | League One |
| 20 Aug 2019 | Rochdale(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Sunderland: 🟨 4 Rochdale: — | League One |
| 13 Apr 2019 | Coventry(H) | 4 - 5 | LOSS | Sunderland: 🟨 1 Coventry: 🟨 2 | League One |
| 20 Oct 2018 | Shrewsbury(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Sunderland: 🟨 1 Shrewsbury: — | League One |
| 25 Aug 2018 | AFC Wimbledon(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Sunderland: 🟨 1 AFC Wimbledon: — | League One |
When J Busby officiates Sunderland matches, the statistics reveal a significantly positive pattern. Based on 12 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Sunderland achieves a 66.7% win rate under J Busby, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This positive 21.7 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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