J SimpsonvsBristol City
Analysis based on 20 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Simpson officiates Bristol City matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 20 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Bristol City achieves a 30% win rate under J Simpson, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 15.0 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 -15.0%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 20 matches, Bristol City has won 15 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when J Simpson is appointed.
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Match History
20 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2023 | Stoke(H) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Stoke: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 19 Mar 2023 | Swansea(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Swansea: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Coventry(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Coventry: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 1 Oct 2022 | QPR(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 3 QPR: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 27 Aug 2022 | Blackpool(A) | 3 - 3 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 5 Blackpool: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 6 Nov 2021 | Coventry(A) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Coventry: 🟨 1🟥 1 | Championship |
| 15 Sept 2021 | Luton(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Luton: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 28 Nov 2020 | Reading(A) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Reading: — | Championship |
| 7 Dec 2019 | Fulham(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Fulham: 🟨 6 | Championship |
| 2 Mar 2019 | Preston(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Preston: — | Championship |
| 19 Jan 2019 | Nott'm Forest(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Bristol City: — Nott'm Forest: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 18 Sept 2018 | West Brom(A) | 2 - 4 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 1 West Brom: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 28 Apr 2018 | Nott'm Forest(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Nott'm Forest: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 21 Feb 2018 | Fulham(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Fulham: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 14 Apr 2017 | QPR(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 1 QPR: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 14 Feb 2017 | Leeds(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Leeds: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 7 May 2016 | QPR(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Bristol City: — QPR: — | Championship |
| 12 Dec 2015 | Huddersfield(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 2 Huddersfield: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 17 Jan 2015 | Scunthorpe(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 1 Scunthorpe: — | League One |
| 29 Dec 2013 | Stevenage(H) | 4 - 1 | WIN | Bristol City: 🟨 3 Stevenage: 🟨 2 | League One |
When J Simpson officiates Bristol City matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 20 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Bristol City achieves a 30% win rate under J Simpson, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 15.0 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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