R JoycevsCambridge
Analysis based on 21 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When R Joyce officiates Cambridge matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 21 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Cambridge achieves a 28.6% win rate under R Joyce, 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, Cambridge has won 16 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when R Joyce is appointed.
The Bias Meter™
Match History
21 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2025 | Notts County(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Cambridge: 🟨 4 Notts County: — | League Two |
| 28 Jan 2025 | Rotherham(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Cambridge: 🟨 2 Rotherham: 🟨 1 | League One |
| 27 Apr 2024 | Port Vale(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Cambridge: 🟨 4 Port Vale: 🟨 2 | League One |
| 15 Apr 2023 | Peterboro(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Cambridge: 🟨 1 Peterboro: 🟨 2 | League One |
| 11 Feb 2023 | Barnsley(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Cambridge: 🟨 4 Barnsley: 🟨 1🟥 1 | League One |
| 16 Apr 2022 | Wigan(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Cambridge: 🟨 3 Wigan: 🟨 2 | League One |
| 24 Apr 2021 | Stevenage(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Cambridge: 🟨 1 Stevenage: — | League Two |
| 13 Feb 2021 | Southend(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Cambridge: 🟨 3 Southend: — | League Two |
| 18 Jan 2020 | Stevenage(H) | 0 - 4 | LOSS | Cambridge: 🟨 3 Stevenage: — | League Two |
| 13 Apr 2019 | Newport County(H) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Cambridge: 🟨 1 Newport County: 🟨 1 | League Two |
| 24 Apr 2018 | Morecambe(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Cambridge: 🟨 1 Morecambe: 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 26 Sept 2017 | Forest Green(H) | 3 - 0 | WIN | Cambridge: — Forest Green: — | League Two |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Doncaster(H) | 2 - 3 | LOSS | Cambridge: 🟨 1 Doncaster: — | League Two |
| 26 Nov 2016 | Cheltenham(H) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Cambridge: 🟨 1 Cheltenham: 🟨 3 | League Two |
| 29 Oct 2016 | Portsmouth(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Cambridge: 🟨 3 Portsmouth: 🟨 4🟥 1 | League Two |
| 23 Apr 2016 | Notts County(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Cambridge: 🟨 3 Notts County: 🟨 3🟥 1 | League Two |
| 19 Dec 2015 | Mansfield(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Cambridge: 🟨 1 Mansfield: 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 26 Sept 2015 | Stevenage(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Cambridge: — Stevenage: 🟨 2 | League Two |
| 26 Apr 2014 | Gateshead(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Cambridge: — Gateshead: — | National League |
| 28 Sept 2013 | Wrexham(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Cambridge: — Wrexham: 🟨 4 | National League |
| 20 Mar 2010 | Wrexham(A) | 2 - 2 | DRAW | Cambridge: 🟨 2 Wrexham: 🟨 4 | National League |
When R Joyce officiates Cambridge matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 21 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Cambridge achieves a 28.6% win rate under R Joyce, 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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