M AtkinsonvsWatford
Analysis based on 24 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When M Atkinson officiates Watford matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 24 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Watford achieves a 29.2% win rate under M Atkinson, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 15.8 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.
⚠️ POTENTIAL BIAS DETECTED
This team performs notably worse under this referee compared to their overall average.
Notable Negative Pattern
With a bias score of -15.8%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 24 matches, Watford has won 16 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when M Atkinson is appointed.
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Match History
24 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2022 | West Ham(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Watford: — West Ham: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 17 Jul 2020 | West Ham(A) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Watford: 🟨 2 West Ham: — | Premier League |
| 23 Feb 2020 | Man United(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Watford: 🟨 1 Man United: — | Premier League |
| 21 Jan 2020 | Aston Villa(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Watford: 🟨 2 Aston Villa: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 7 Dec 2019 | Crystal Palace(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Watford: 🟨 4 Crystal Palace: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 26 Dec 2018 | Chelsea(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Watford: 🟨 1 Chelsea: — | Premier League |
| 22 Sept 2018 | Fulham(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Watford: 🟨 1 Fulham: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 11 Mar 2018 | Arsenal(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Watford: 🟨 1 Arsenal: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 30 Dec 2017 | Swansea(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Watford: 🟨 4 Swansea: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 2 Dec 2017 | Tottenham(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Watford: 🟨 4 Tottenham: 🟨 1🟥 1 | Premier League |
| 18 Mar 2017 | Crystal Palace(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Watford: 🟨 2 Crystal Palace: — | Premier League |
| 10 Sept 2016 | West Ham(A) | 4 - 2 | WIN | Watford: 🟨 2 West Ham: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 2 Jan 2016 | Man City(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Watford: 🟨 1 Man City: — | Premier League |
| 24 Oct 2015 | Stoke(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Watford: 🟨 1 Stoke: 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 8 Feb 2014 | Leicester(A) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Watford: 🟨 3 Leicester: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 28 Apr 2007 | Sheffield United(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Watford: 🟨 4 Sheffield United: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 16 Dec 2006 | Newcastle(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Watford: — Newcastle: — | Premier League |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Sheffield United(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Watford: 🟨 3🟥 1 Sheffield United: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 22 Aug 2006 | West Ham(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Watford: — West Ham: — | Premier League |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Norwich(A) | 3 - 2 | WIN | Watford: — Norwich: — | Championship |
| 1 Nov 2005 | QPR(H) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Watford: — QPR: — | Championship |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Stoke(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Watford: — Stoke: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 30 Oct 2004 | Nott'm Forest(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Watford: 🟨 2 Nott'm Forest: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Walsall(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Watford: 🟨 1 Walsall: 🟨 1 | Championship |
When M Atkinson officiates Watford matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 24 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Watford achieves a 29.2% win rate under M Atkinson, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 15.8 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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