M RileyvsMan City
Analysis based on 20 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When M Riley officiates Man City matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 20 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Man City achieves a 30% win rate under M Riley, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 15.0 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 -15.0%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 20 matches, Man City has won 15 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
20 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2009 | Chelsea(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Man City: 🟨 2 Chelsea: — | Premier League |
| 2 Nov 2008 | Bolton(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Man City: 🟨 1 Bolton: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 12 Apr 2008 | Sunderland(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Man City: 🟨 2 Sunderland: 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 1 Dec 2007 | Wigan(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Man City: 🟨 2 Wigan: 🟨 2🟥 1 | Premier League |
| 27 Oct 2007 | Chelsea(A) | 0 - 6 | LOSS | Man City: 🟨 2 Chelsea: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 23 Dec 2006 | Bolton(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Man City: 🟨 1🟥 1 Bolton: 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 2 Apr 2006 | Middlesbrough(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Man City: — Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 22 Oct 2005 | Arsenal(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Man City: 🟨 5 Arsenal: 🟨 3 | Premier League |
| 9 Apr 2005 | Liverpool(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Man City: 🟨 1 Liverpool: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 27 Nov 2004 | Aston Villa(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Man City: 🟨 1 Aston Villa: 🟨 1🟥 1 | Premier League |
| 8 May 2004 | Middlesbrough(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Man City: 🟨 1 Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 | Premier League |
| 11 Feb 2004 | Liverpool(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Man City: — Liverpool: — | Premier League |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Liverpool(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Man City: 🟨 1 Liverpool: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 30 Nov 2003 | Middlesbrough(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Man City: — Middlesbrough: — | Premier League |
| 9 Nov 2003 | Leicester(H) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Man City: 🟨 2 Leicester: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 18 Apr 2003 | Tottenham(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Man City: 🟨 3 Tottenham: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 11 Dec 2001 | Wolves(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Man City: 🟨 1 Wolves: 🟨 2🟥 1 | Championship |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Watford(H) | 3 - 0 | WIN | Man City: — Watford: 🟨 4🟥 1 | Championship |
| 19 May 2001 | Chelsea(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Man City: 🟨 4 Chelsea: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Derby(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Man City: 🟨 2 Derby: 🟨 2 | Premier League |
When M Riley officiates Man City matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 20 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Man City achieves a 30% win rate under M Riley, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 15.0 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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