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We’ve done a little analysis on the effect that no crowds has had on rugby matches.
Below are the preliminary findings, will aim to get this written up properly, but let us know if you’ve any questions ...
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Below are the preliminary findings, will aim to get this written up properly, but let us know if you’ve any questions ...
#GallagherPrem #RugbyUnited
67 matches without crowds. 212 with crowds.
WINNING MARGINS:
The average winning margin for the home side with crowds present is 6.24 points, whereas without crowds this margin decreased to 4.16 points.
WINNING MARGINS:
The average winning margin for the home side with crowds present is 6.24 points, whereas without crowds this margin decreased to 4.16 points.
PENALTIES:
On average 1 (0.97) more penalty was awarded against away sides that the home sides when crowds were present.
This has fallen to 0.24 more penalties against the away side with crowds being absent.
On average 1 (0.97) more penalty was awarded against away sides that the home sides when crowds were present.
This has fallen to 0.24 more penalties against the away side with crowds being absent.
YELLOW CARDS: This is quite interesting.
Home sides have not seen any change in yellow cards awarded (0.35 per match with crowds to 0.36 w/o).
Away sides have seen a drop from 0.53 yellow cards per match to 0.43 without crowds.
Home sides have not seen any change in yellow cards awarded (0.35 per match with crowds to 0.36 w/o).
Away sides have seen a drop from 0.53 yellow cards per match to 0.43 without crowds.
It’s long been a theory that home ad is conferred through the pressure on the referee, and it would appear to be the case here.
Home fans appear to be able to influence 1 more yellow card for the visiting side every 10 matches, as well as nearly 3/4s of a penalty every match.
Home fans appear to be able to influence 1 more yellow card for the visiting side every 10 matches, as well as nearly 3/4s of a penalty every match.
It will be interesting to see if this changes again once fans are allowed back into the grounds, and if the number of fans present also has any effect
Will continue to look at the numbers for different leagues, let us know if you have any questions
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Will continue to look at the numbers for different leagues, let us know if you have any questions
#RugbyUnited #GallagherPrem
This is for the Gallagher Prem matches starting from 18/19 season until now.
