S PurkissvsWalsall
Analysis based on 8 matches since 2000
* Note: Detailed card statistics for matches before 2005 may be incomplete.
When S Purkiss officiates Walsall matches, the statistics reveal a severe negative pattern. Based on 8 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Walsall achieves a 25% win rate under S Purkiss, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 20.0 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.
🚨 STRONG BIAS DETECTED
This referee has a significantly negative history with this team. Win rate is severely below average.
Notable Negative Pattern
With a bias score of -20.0%, this ranks among the more significant negative patterns in our database. Over 8 matches, Walsall has won 20 percentage points fewer games than expected. For bettors and fantasy managers, this historical trend suggests extra caution when S Purkiss is appointed.
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Match History
8 matches under this referee
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Cards | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2025 | Newport County(A) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Walsall: 🟨 1 Newport County: —🟥 1 | League Two |
| 8 Mar 2025 | Grimsby(H) | 1 - 3 | LOSS | Walsall: 🟨 3 Grimsby: 🟨 3 | League Two |
| 2 Mar 2024 | Doncaster(H) | 3 - 1 | WIN | Walsall: — Doncaster: 🟨 5 | League Two |
| 18 Feb 2023 | Newport County(H) | 1 - 1 | DRAW | Walsall: 🟨 2 Newport County: 🟨 4 | League Two |
| 15 Oct 2022 | Mansfield(A) | 1 - 2 | LOSS | Walsall: — Mansfield: 🟨 1 | League Two |
| 20 Nov 2021 | Rochdale(H) | 0 - 0 | DRAW | Walsall: 🟨 1 Rochdale: 🟨 1 | League Two |
| 21 Nov 2020 | Cheltenham(A) | 0 - 3 | LOSS | Walsall: 🟨 4 Cheltenham: 🟨 1 | League Two |
| 28 Sept 2019 | Crawley Town(A) | 3 - 2 | WIN | Walsall: 🟨 2 Crawley Town: 🟨 1 | League Two |
When S Purkiss officiates Walsall matches, the statistics reveal a severe negative pattern. Based on 8 matches spanning multiple seasons, our comprehensive analysis shows Walsall achieves a 25% win rate under S Purkiss, compared to the 45% baseline expected for teams at this level. This negative 20.0 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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