J LiningtonvsPreston
Analysis based on 20 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Linington officiates Preston matches, the statistics reveal no significant bias pattern. Based on 20 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Preston achieves a 50% win rate under J Linington, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This positive 5.0 percentage point difference falls within normal statistical variance. 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.
📊 NO SIGNIFICANT BIAS
Results under this referee fall within normal statistical variance.
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Match History
20 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2025 | Oxford(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 2 Oxford: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Charlton(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Preston: — Charlton: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 3 May 2025 | Bristol City(A) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 4 Bristol City: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Cardiff(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 5 Cardiff: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 12 Aug 2023 | Sunderland(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 3 Sunderland: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 12 Mar 2022 | Cardiff(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 2 Cardiff: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 17 Aug 2021 | Huddersfield(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 2 Huddersfield: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 17 Apr 2021 | Stoke(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 1 Stoke: 🟨 2🟥 1 | Championship |
| 27 Feb 2021 | Huddersfield(H) | 3 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 2 Huddersfield: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 5 Dec 2020 | Wycombe(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Preston: — Wycombe: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 11 Jan 2020 | Blackburn(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Preston: — Blackburn: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 5 May 2019 | Brentford(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 2 Brentford: — | Championship |
| 11 Aug 2018 | Swansea(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 Swansea: — | Championship |
| 28 Apr 2018 | Sheffield United(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 3 Sheffield United: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 29 Dec 2017 | Cardiff(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 4 Cardiff: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 26 Sept 2017 | Hull(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 2 Hull: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 7 Mar 2017 | Derby(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 1 Derby: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 19 Nov 2016 | Wolves(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 4 Wolves: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Bristol City(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Preston: — Bristol City: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Gillingham(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 1 Gillingham: 🟨 1 | League One |
When J Linington officiates Preston matches, the statistics reveal no significant bias pattern. Based on 20 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Preston achieves a 50% win rate under J Linington, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This positive 5.0 percentage point difference falls within normal statistical variance. 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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