O LangfordvsReading
Analysis based on 24 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When O Langford officiates Reading matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 24 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Reading achieves a 29.2% win rate under O Langford, 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, Reading has won 16 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
24 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2023 | Burnley(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Reading: 🟨 3 Burnley: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 1 Oct 2022 | Huddersfield(H) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Reading: — Huddersfield: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 9 Feb 2022 | Bristol City(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 1 Bristol City: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 30 Oct 2021 | Bournemouth(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 1 Bournemouth: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 1 May 2021 | Norwich(A) | 1 - 4 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 2 Norwich: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 16 Feb 2021 | Bristol City(A) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Reading: 🟨 3 Bristol City: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 2 Dec 2020 | Sheffield Weds(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Reading: — Sheffield Weds: 🟨 2🟥 1 | Championship |
| 19 Apr 2019 | Bristol City(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Reading: — Bristol City: — | Championship |
| 12 Jan 2019 | Nott'm Forest(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Reading: 🟨 3 Nott'm Forest: 🟨 3🟥 1 | Championship |
| 24 Nov 2018 | Wigan(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Reading: 🟨 1 Wigan: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 22 Aug 2018 | Blackburn(A) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Reading: — Blackburn: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 17 Mar 2018 | Norwich(A) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 5 Norwich: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 26 Dec 2017 | Bristol City(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 2 Bristol City: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 28 Oct 2017 | Middlesbrough(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 1 Middlesbrough: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 12 Jan 2017 | QPR(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 2 QPR: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 3 Dec 2016 | Fulham(A) | 0 - 5 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 4🟥 1 Fulham: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 27 Sept 2016 | Brentford(A) | 1 - 4 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 2 Brentford: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 16 Dec 2015 | Hull(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 1 Hull: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 11 Mar 2014 | Leeds(A) | 4 - 2 | WIN | Reading: — Leeds: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 14 Dec 2013 | Huddersfield(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Reading: 🟨 1 Huddersfield: 🟨 1🟥 1 | Championship |
| 6 Mar 2012 | Portsmouth(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Reading: — Portsmouth: — | Championship |
| 27 Aug 2011 | Hull(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 1 Hull: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 16 Oct 2010 | Swansea(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Reading: 🟨 1 Swansea: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 9 Feb 2010 | Plymouth(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Reading: — Plymouth: 🟨 2 | Championship |
When O Langford officiates Reading matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 24 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Reading achieves a 29.2% win rate under O Langford, 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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