L SmithvsSheffield Weds
Analysis based on 7 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When L Smith officiates Sheffield Weds matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 7 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Sheffield Weds achieves a 28.6% win rate under L Smith, 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 7 matches, Sheffield Weds has won 16 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when L Smith is appointed.
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Match History
7 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | Derby(H) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Sheffield Weds: 🟨 4 Derby: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 16 Aug 2025 | Stoke(H) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Sheffield Weds: — Stoke: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 1 Jan 2025 | Derby(H) | 4 - 2 | WIN | Sheffield Weds: 🟨 1 Derby: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 10 Nov 2024 | Sheffield United(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Sheffield Weds: 🟨 3 Sheffield United: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 11 Aug 2024 | Plymouth(H) | 4 - 0 | WIN | Sheffield Weds: 🟨 1 Plymouth: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 13 Jan 2024 | Southampton(A) | 0 - 4 | LOSS | Sheffield Weds: 🟨 3 Southampton: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 4 Nov 2023 | Bristol City(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Sheffield Weds: 🟨 1🟥 1 Bristol City: 🟨 3 | Championship |
When L Smith officiates Sheffield Weds matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 7 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Sheffield Weds achieves a 28.6% win rate under L Smith, 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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