J LiningtonvsMiddlesbrough
Analysis based on 21 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Linington officiates Middlesbrough matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 21 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Middlesbrough achieves a 33.3% win rate under J Linington, 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
21 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2025 | Derby(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Middlesbrough: — Derby: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 23 Dec 2023 | West Brom(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 West Brom: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 22 Jan 2023 | Sunderland(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 2🟥 1 Sunderland: — | Championship |
| 20 Aug 2022 | Reading(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 Reading: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 6 Apr 2022 | Fulham(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 3 Fulham: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 26 Feb 2022 | Barnsley(A) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: — Barnsley: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 15 Jan 2022 | Reading(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 Reading: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 28 Sept 2021 | Sheffield United(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Middlesbrough: 🟨 4 Sheffield United: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 20 Mar 2021 | Millwall(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 Millwall: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 7 Nov 2020 | Brentford(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Middlesbrough: — Brentford: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 28 Sept 2019 | Sheffield Weds(H) | 1 - 4 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: — Sheffield Weds: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 15 Sept 2018 | Norwich(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 Norwich: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Sheffield Weds(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Middlesbrough: — Sheffield Weds: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 12 Sept 2017 | Aston Villa(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1🟥 1 Aston Villa: 🟨 2🟥 1 | Championship |
| 24 Oct 2015 | Wolves(A) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Middlesbrough: 🟨 5 Wolves: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 20 Dec 2014 | Ipswich(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 3 Ipswich: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 25 Mar 2014 | Huddersfield(A) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Middlesbrough: 🟨 3 Huddersfield: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 21 Dec 2013 | Millwall(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Middlesbrough: 🟨 2 Millwall: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 14 Sept 2013 | Ipswich(A) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 Ipswich: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 3 Dec 2011 | Bristol City(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 Bristol City: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 23 Oct 2010 | Norwich(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Middlesbrough: 🟨 2 Norwich: — | Championship |
When J Linington officiates Middlesbrough matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 21 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Middlesbrough achieves a 33.3% win rate under J Linington, 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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