M AtkinsonvsStoke
Analysis based on 30 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When M Atkinson officiates Stoke matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 30 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Stoke achieves a 26.7% win rate under M Atkinson, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 18.3 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 -18.3%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 30 matches, Stoke has won 18 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when M Atkinson is appointed.
The Bias Meter™
Match History
30 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2018 | Crystal Palace(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 5 Crystal Palace: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 17 Mar 2018 | Everton(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 1🟥 1 Everton: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 29 Nov 2017 | Liverpool(H) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 1 Liverpool: 🟨 5 | Premier League |
| 11 Feb 2017 | Crystal Palace(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Stoke: 🟨 1 Crystal Palace: 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 24 Sept 2016 | West Brom(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Stoke: 🟨 3 West Brom: 🟨 4 | Premier League |
| 2 Apr 2016 | Swansea(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Stoke: — Swansea: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 5 Dec 2015 | Man City(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Stoke: — Man City: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 24 Oct 2015 | Watford(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 3 Watford: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 25 Apr 2015 | Sunderland(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Stoke: 🟨 2 Sunderland: 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 22 Nov 2014 | Burnley(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 2 Burnley: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 20 Sept 2014 | QPR(A) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Stoke: 🟨 4 QPR: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 26 Dec 2013 | Newcastle(A) | 1 - 5 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 1🟥 2 Newcastle: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 17 Aug 2013 | Liverpool(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 1 Liverpool: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 10 Nov 2012 | QPR(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Stoke: 🟨 2 QPR: 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 1 Sept 2012 | Wigan(A) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Stoke: 🟨 2 Wigan: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 4 Feb 2012 | Sunderland(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Stoke: —🟥 1 Sunderland: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 15 Oct 2011 | Fulham(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Stoke: 🟨 4 Fulham: 🟨 4 | Premier League |
| 6 Nov 2010 | Sunderland(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 5 Sunderland: — | Premier League |
| 28 Aug 2010 | Chelsea(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 2 Chelsea: — | Premier League |
| 28 Dec 2009 | Birmingham(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 2 Birmingham: 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 17 Oct 2009 | West Ham(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Stoke: 🟨 3 West Ham: 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 24 May 2009 | Arsenal(A) | 1 - 4 | LOSS | Stoke: — Arsenal: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 4 Apr 2009 | West Brom(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Stoke: 🟨 1 West Brom: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 31 Jan 2009 | Man City(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Stoke: 🟨 1🟥 1 Man City: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 27 Sept 2008 | Chelsea(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 2 Chelsea: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 9 Dec 2006 | QPR(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Stoke: 🟨 1 QPR: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 24 Sept 2005 | Wolves(H) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 1 Wolves: — | Championship |
| 27 Aug 2005 | Crystal Palace(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 1 Crystal Palace: — | Championship |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Watford(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 1 Watford: — | Championship |
| 11 Sept 2004 | Preston(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Stoke: 🟨 2 Preston: — | Championship |
When M Atkinson officiates Stoke matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 30 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Stoke achieves a 26.7% win rate under M Atkinson, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 18.3 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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TIPSTER INSIGHTRED CARD RISK
Red card frequency: 0.17 per game
Higher than average dismissal rate in this matchup.
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