J LiningtonvsBristol City
Analysis based on 33 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Linington officiates Bristol City matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 33 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Bristol City achieves a 27.3% win rate under J Linington, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 17.7 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.
⚠️ POTENTIAL BIAS DETECTED
This team performs notably worse under this referee compared to their overall average.
Notable Negative Pattern
With a bias score of -17.7%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 33 matches, Bristol City has won 18 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when J Linington is appointed.
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Match History
33 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | Leicester(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Leicester: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 25 Oct 2025 | Birmingham(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Birmingham: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 3 May 2025 | Preston(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Preston: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 8 Mar 2025 | Hull(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Hull: 🟨 3🟥 1 | Championship |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Sheffield Weds(A) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Sheffield Weds: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Watford(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Watford: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 26 Oct 2024 | Leeds(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Leeds: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Blackburn(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Blackburn: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 25 Aug 2023 | Hull(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Hull: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 8 Oct 2022 | Birmingham(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Birmingham: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 5 Feb 2022 | Blackpool(A) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 4 Blackpool: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 8 May 2021 | Brentford(H) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 4 Brentford: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 20 Feb 2021 | Barnsley(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Barnsley: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 20 Jan 2021 | Norwich(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Norwich: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 1 Dec 2020 | QPR(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 1 QPR: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 15 Jul 2020 | Stoke(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Stoke: — | Championship |
| 28 Jan 2020 | Reading(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Reading: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 23 Oct 2019 | Charlton(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 2🟥 1 Charlton: 🟨 5 | Championship |
| 30 Mar 2019 | Sheffield United(A) | 3 - 2 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 4 Sheffield United: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 9 Feb 2019 | Blackburn(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Blackburn: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 3 Nov 2018 | Reading(A) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Reading: 🟨 5 | Championship |
| 10 Feb 2018 | Sunderland(H) | 3 - 3 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Sunderland: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 16 Dec 2017 | Nott'm Forest(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Nott'm Forest: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 13 Oct 2017 | Burton(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Bristol City: — Burton: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 9 Sept 2017 | Reading(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Reading: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 14 Oct 2016 | Cardiff(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Cardiff: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 27 Aug 2016 | Aston Villa(H) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Aston Villa: 🟨 7 | Championship |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Preston(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Preston: — | Championship |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Brentford(A) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Brentford: 🟨 1 | League One |
| 4 Feb 2012 | Leeds(H) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 2🟥 2 Leeds: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 3 Dec 2011 | Middlesbrough(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 12 Feb 2011 | Leeds(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Leeds: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 28 Dec 2009 | Watford(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 2🟥 1 Watford: 🟨 2 | Championship |
When J Linington officiates Bristol City matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 33 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Bristol City achieves a 27.3% win rate under J Linington, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 17.7 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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