M OlivervsBirmingham
Analysis based on 7 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When M Oliver officiates Birmingham matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 7 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Birmingham achieves a 28.6% win rate under M Oliver, 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, Birmingham has won 16 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when M Oliver is appointed.
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Match History
7 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2011 | Bolton(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Birmingham: — Bolton: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 6 Nov 2010 | West Ham(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Birmingham: — West Ham: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 21 Aug 2010 | Blackburn(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Birmingham: 🟨 2 Blackburn: 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 13 Apr 2009 | Plymouth(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Birmingham: 🟨 3🟥 1 Plymouth: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 21 Feb 2009 | Coventry(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Birmingham: 🟨 2 Coventry: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Preston(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Birmingham: 🟨 3 Preston: — | Championship |
| 30 Sept 2008 | Derby(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Birmingham: — Derby: 🟨 3 | Championship |
When M Oliver officiates Birmingham matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 7 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Birmingham achieves a 28.6% win rate under M Oliver, 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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