M RileyvsAston Villa
Analysis based on 21 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When M Riley officiates Aston Villa matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 21 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Aston Villa achieves a 28.6% win rate under M Riley, 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 21 matches, Aston Villa has won 16 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when M Riley is appointed.
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Match History
21 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2009 | Middlesbrough(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Aston Villa: 🟨 2 Middlesbrough: — | Premier League |
| 5 Apr 2009 | Man United(A) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | Aston Villa: 🟨 2 Man United: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 15 Nov 2008 | Arsenal(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Aston Villa: 🟨 4 Arsenal: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 18 Oct 2008 | Portsmouth(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Aston Villa: 🟨 1 Portsmouth: 🟨 3🟥 1 | Premier League |
| 8 Dec 2007 | Portsmouth(H) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Aston Villa: 🟨 2 Portsmouth: 🟨 5 | Premier League |
| 11 Aug 2007 | Liverpool(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Aston Villa: 🟨 4 Liverpool: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 23 Sept 2006 | Charlton(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Aston Villa: — Charlton: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Newcastle(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Aston Villa: 🟨 4 Newcastle: 🟨 2🟥 1 | Premier League |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Everton(H) | 4 - 0 | WIN | Aston Villa: — Everton: — | Premier League |
| 13 Aug 2005 | Bolton(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Aston Villa: — Bolton: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 20 Mar 2005 | Birmingham(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Aston Villa: 🟨 3 Birmingham: 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Norwich(H) | 3 - 0 | WIN | Aston Villa: — Norwich: — | Premier League |
| 27 Nov 2004 | Man City(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Aston Villa: 🟨 1🟥 1 Man City: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 28 Aug 2004 | Newcastle(H) | 4 - 2 | WIN | Aston Villa: 🟨 3 Newcastle: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 19 Oct 2003 | Birmingham(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Aston Villa: 🟨 1 Birmingham: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Chelsea(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Aston Villa: 🟨 3 Chelsea: — | Premier League |
| 1 Jan 2002 | Sunderland(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Aston Villa: 🟨 3 Sunderland: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 5 May 2001 | Coventry(H) | 3 - 2 | WIN | Aston Villa: 🟨 2 Coventry: 🟨 5 | Premier League |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Man United(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Aston Villa: 🟨 2 Man United: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 9 Dec 2000 | West Ham(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Aston Villa: 🟨 3 West Ham: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Leicester(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Aston Villa: 🟨 3 Leicester: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
When M Riley officiates Aston Villa matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 21 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Aston Villa achieves a 28.6% win rate under M Riley, 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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