O LangfordvsPreston
Analysis based on 26 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When O Langford officiates Preston matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 26 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Preston achieves a 26.9% win rate under O Langford, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 18.1 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 -18.1%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 26 matches, Preston has won 18 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when O Langford is appointed.
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Match History
26 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2025 | Sheffield Weds(A) | 3 - 2 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 1 Sheffield Weds: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 9 Aug 2025 | QPR(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 3 QPR: — | Championship |
| 22 Feb 2025 | Coventry(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 Coventry: — | Championship |
| 1 Apr 2024 | Birmingham(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 Birmingham: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 1 Jan 2024 | Sunderland(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 Sunderland: — | Championship |
| 9 Dec 2023 | Norwich(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 2 Norwich: — | Championship |
| 19 Apr 2023 | Swansea(A) | 2 - 4 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 3 Swansea: 🟨 3🟥 1 | Championship |
| 17 Dec 2022 | QPR(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 QPR: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 12 Nov 2022 | Millwall(H) | 2 - 4 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 Millwall: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 8 Oct 2022 | Norwich(A) | 3 - 2 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 5 Norwich: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 16 Aug 2022 | Rotherham(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 1 Rotherham: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Middlesbrough(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1🟥 1 Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 27 Jun 2020 | Cardiff(H) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 Cardiff: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 2 Dec 2019 | West Brom(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Preston: — West Brom: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 9 Mar 2019 | Blackburn(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Preston: —🟥 1 Blackburn: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 26 Jan 2019 | Stoke(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 1 Stoke: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 12 Sept 2017 | Cardiff(H) | 3 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 3 Cardiff: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 4 Feb 2017 | Barnsley(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 4 Barnsley: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 2 Jan 2017 | Burton(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Preston: — Burton: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 23 Sept 2016 | Wigan(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Preston: 🟨 2 Wigan: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 9 Apr 2016 | Middlesbrough(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 2 Middlesbrough: — | Championship |
| 2 Feb 2016 | Derby(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Preston: 🟨 2 Derby: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 4 Nov 2014 | Swindon(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 Swindon: 🟨 2 | League One |
| 28 Jan 2012 | Yeovil(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 4🟥 1 Yeovil: 🟨 2🟥 1 | League One |
| 19 Nov 2011 | Rochdale(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 Rochdale: 🟨 1 | League One |
| 9 Nov 2010 | Barnsley(H) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Preston: 🟨 1 Barnsley: — | Championship |
When O Langford officiates Preston matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 26 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Preston achieves a 26.9% win rate under O Langford, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 18.1 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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