J SimpsonvsSunderland
Analysis based on 14 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When J Simpson officiates Sunderland matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 14 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Sunderland 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 14 matches, Sunderland 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
14 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2025 | Norwich(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Sunderland: 🟨 4 Norwich: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 29 Mar 2024 | Cardiff(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Sunderland: 🟨 1 Cardiff: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 4 Mar 2023 | Stoke(H) | 1 - 5 | LOSS | Sunderland: 🟨 1 Stoke: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 4 Oct 2022 | Blackpool(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Sunderland: 🟨 1 Blackpool: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 13 Aug 2022 | QPR(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Sunderland: 🟨 3 QPR: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 11 Jan 2022 | Lincoln(H) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Sunderland: 🟨 2🟥 1 Lincoln: 🟨 7 | League One |
| 4 Dec 2021 | Oxford(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Sunderland: 🟨 2 Oxford: 🟨 2 | League One |
| 8 Feb 2020 | Ipswich(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Sunderland: 🟨 2 Ipswich: 🟨 2 | League One |
| 23 Oct 2018 | Doncaster(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Sunderland: 🟨 4 Doncaster: 🟨 5 | League One |
| 6 May 2018 | Wolves(H) | 3 - 0 | WIN | Sunderland: — Wolves: — | Championship |
| 7 Apr 2018 | Leeds(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Sunderland: 🟨 3 Leeds: 🟨 3🟥 1 | Championship |
| 9 Dec 2017 | Wolves(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Sunderland: 🟨 3🟥 1 Wolves: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 5 Nov 2017 | Middlesbrough(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Sunderland: 🟨 4 Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 9 Sept 2017 | Sheffield United(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Sunderland: 🟨 1 Sheffield United: 🟨 2 | Championship |
When J Simpson officiates Sunderland matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 14 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Sunderland 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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