O YatesvsWalsall
Analysis based on 7 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When O Yates officiates Walsall matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 7 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Walsall achieves a 28.6% win rate under O Yates, 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, Walsall has won 16 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when O Yates is appointed.
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Match History
7 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2025 | Cheltenham(A) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Walsall: 🟨 1 Cheltenham: 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 12 Nov 2022 | Carlisle(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Walsall: — Carlisle: — | League Two |
| 15 Mar 2022 | Oldham(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Walsall: 🟨 3 Oldham: 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 16 Oct 2021 | Leyton Orient(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Walsall: — Leyton Orient: 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 13 Apr 2021 | Tranmere(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Walsall: — Tranmere: 🟨 2🟥 1 | League Two |
| 22 Oct 2019 | Oldham(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Walsall: —🟥 1 Oldham: 🟨 1 | League Two |
| 29 Dec 2018 | Luton(H) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Walsall: 🟨 2 Luton: 🟨 3 | League One |
When O Yates officiates Walsall matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 7 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Walsall achieves a 28.6% win rate under O Yates, 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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