S MartinvsBirmingham
Analysis based on 22 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When S Martin officiates Birmingham matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 22 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Birmingham achieves a 27.3% win rate under S Martin, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 17.7 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 -17.7%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 22 matches, Birmingham has won 18 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when S Martin is appointed.
The Bias Meter™
Match History
22 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | Bolton(H) | 2 - 0 | WIN | Birmingham: 🟨 1 Bolton: 🟨 4 | League One |
| 17 Feb 2024 | Sunderland(H) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Birmingham: 🟨 4 Sunderland: 🟨 4 | Championship |
| 13 Dec 2023 | Cardiff(A) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Birmingham: 🟨 2 Cardiff: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 15 Apr 2023 | Sunderland(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Birmingham: 🟨 2 Sunderland: —🟥 1 | Championship |
| 4 Mar 2023 | Wigan(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Birmingham: 🟨 2 Wigan: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 30 Dec 2022 | Hull(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Birmingham: 🟨 3 Hull: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 19 Dec 2020 | Middlesbrough(H) | 1 - 4 | LOSS | Birmingham: — Middlesbrough: — | Championship |
| 18 Jul 2020 | Preston(A) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Birmingham: 🟨 2 Preston: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 15 Feb 2020 | Brentford(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Birmingham: 🟨 2 Brentford: 🟨 3 | Championship |
| 21 Sept 2019 | Preston(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Birmingham: — Preston: — | Championship |
| 27 Apr 2019 | Wigan(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Birmingham: 🟨 1 Wigan: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Swansea(A) | 3 - 3 | DRAW | Birmingham: 🟨 4🟥 1 Swansea: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 28 Apr 2018 | QPR(A) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Birmingham: 🟨 1 QPR: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 6 Mar 2018 | Middlesbrough(H) | 0 - 1 | LOSS | Birmingham: 🟨 1 Middlesbrough: — | Championship |
| 27 Sept 2017 | Sheffield Weds(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Birmingham: — Sheffield Weds: — | Championship |
| 26 Aug 2017 | Reading(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Birmingham: — Reading: — | Championship |
| 24 Feb 2017 | Wolves(A) | 2 - 1 | WIN | Birmingham: 🟨 5🟥 1 Wolves: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 21 Jan 2017 | Blackburn(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Birmingham: 🟨 3 Blackburn: 🟨 1 | Championship |
| 5 Nov 2016 | Huddersfield(A) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Birmingham: 🟨 2 Huddersfield: — | Championship |
| 3 Mar 2016 | Hull(H) | 1 - 0 | WIN | Birmingham: — Hull: — | Championship |
| 5 Dec 2015 | Huddersfield(H) | 0 - 2 | LOSS | Birmingham: 🟨 1 Huddersfield: 🟨 2 | Championship |
| 15 Mar 2014 | Sheffield Weds(A) | 1 - 4 | LOSS | Birmingham: 🟨 1 Sheffield Weds: 🟨 1 | Championship |
When S Martin officiates Birmingham matches, the statistics reveal a notable negative pattern. Based on 22 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Birmingham achieves a 27.3% win rate under S Martin, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 17.7 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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