J SimpsonvsPreston
Analysis based on 21 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Simpson officiates Preston matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 21 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Preston achieves a 28.6% win rate under J Simpson, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 16.4 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 -16.4%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 21 matches, Preston has won 16 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
21 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2025 | QPR(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 QPR: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Southampton(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 3 Southampton: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 19 Aug 2023 | Sheffield Weds(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 1 Sheffield Weds: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 17 Sept 2022 | Sheffield United(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 Sheffield United: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 6 Aug 2022 | Hull(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 1 Hull: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 25 Apr 2022 | Blackburn(H) | 1 - 4 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 2 Blackburn: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 3 Jan 2022 | Stoke(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 2 Stoke: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 2 Oct 2021 | QPR(A) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | Preston: — QPR: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 20 Feb 2021 | Cardiff(A) | 0 - 4 | LOSS | Preston: — Cardiff: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 12 Dec 2020 | Luton(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Preston: — Luton: — | Championship |
| 11 Jul 2020 | Nott'm Forest(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 2 Nott'm Forest: — | Championship |
| 21 Jan 2020 | Barnsley(A) | 3 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 1 Barnsley: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 21 Dec 2019 | Cardiff(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 2 Cardiff: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 10 Aug 2019 | Wigan(H) | 3 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 1 Wigan: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 27 Apr 2019 | Sheffield Weds(H) | 3 - 3 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 1 Sheffield Weds: 🟨 2🟥 1 | Championship |
| 2 Mar 2019 | Bristol City(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Preston: — Bristol City: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 27 Oct 2018 | Rotherham(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 1 Rotherham: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 13 Jan 2018 | Millwall(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 2 Millwall: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 2 Dec 2017 | QPR(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 2 QPR: 🟨 2🟥 2 | Championship |
| 26 Dec 2016 | Leeds(H) | 1 - 4 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 2🟥 1 Leeds: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 19 Oct 2016 | Huddersfield(H) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 1 Huddersfield: 🟨 1 | Championship |
When J Simpson officiates Preston matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 21 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Preston achieves a 28.6% win rate under J Simpson, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 16.4 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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