L SwabeyvsPort Vale
Analysis based on 11 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When L Swabey officiates Port Vale matches, the statistics reveal a severe negative pattern. Based on 11 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Port Vale achieves a 18.2% win rate under L Swabey, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 26.8 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.
🚨 STRONG BIAS DETECTED
This referee has a significantly negative history with this team. Win rate is severely below average.
Notable Negative Pattern
With a bias score of -26.8%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 11 matches, Port Vale has won 27 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when L Swabey is appointed.
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Match History
11 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2025 | Luton(A) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Port Vale: 🟨 2 Luton: 🟨 1 | League One |
| 9 Nov 2024 | Gillingham(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Port Vale: 🟨 1 Gillingham: 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 1 Apr 2024 | Northampton(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Port Vale: 🟨 2 Northampton: 🟨 2 | League One |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Forest Green(A) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Port Vale: 🟨 3 Forest Green: 🟨 3 | League One |
| 13 Nov 2021 | Bradford(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Port Vale: 🟨 1 Bradford: 🟨 1 | League Two |
| 27 Feb 2021 | Cambridge(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Port Vale: — Cambridge: — | League Two |
| 23 Jan 2021 | Walsall(H) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Port Vale: 🟨 2 Walsall: 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 11 Jan 2020 | Stevenage(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Port Vale: 🟨 1 Stevenage: 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 3 Nov 2018 | Notts County(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Port Vale: — Notts County: 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 24 Mar 2018 | Wycombe(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Port Vale: 🟨 2 Wycombe: 🟨 3 | League Two |
| 23 Jan 2016 | Bradford(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Port Vale: 🟨 1 Bradford: —🟥 1 | League One |
When L Swabey officiates Port Vale matches, the statistics reveal a severe negative pattern. Based on 11 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Port Vale achieves a 18.2% win rate under L Swabey, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 26.8 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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