Sheffield Wednesday manager Tony Pulis. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)Sheffield Wednesday manager Tony Pulis. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Sheffield Wednesday manager Tony Pulis. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Was Sheffield Wednesday's defeat to Preston 'fair'? The data experts have their say on Tony Pulis' first game in charge

By Jordan Cronin
Published 23rd Nov 2020, 12:30 BST
Updated 23rd Nov 2020, 12:38 BST
Preston North End inflicted a 1-0 defeat on Tony Pulis and Sheffield Wednesday in his first game in charge – but how fair/ unfair was the defeat?

Statistics experts Infogoal have compiled their weekly Championship result 'fairness' table, which ranks every result by how just it was, based on factors like shots taken and xG (expected goals).

Scroll and click through the pages to see how the Owls and every other second-tier club’s weekend result ranks in the fairness table:

Sheffield Wednesday manager Tony Pulis. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

. PRESTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Tony Pulis, Manager of Sheffield Wednesday reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday at Deepdale on November 21, 2020 in Preston, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Sheffield Wednesday manager Tony Pulis. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger

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Swansea’s goal attempts: 11. Swansea’s xG: 1.64. | Rotherham’s goal attempts: 8. Rotherham’s xG: 0.28.

. Swansea City 1-0 Rotherham United - Fairness rating: 97.7%

Swansea’s goal attempts: 11. Swansea’s xG: 1.64. | Rotherham’s goal attempts: 8. Rotherham’s xG: 0.28. Photo: Stu Forster

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Millwall’s goal attempts: 6. Millwall’s xG: 1.13. | Cardiff’s goal attempts: 14. Cardiff’s xG: 1.28.

. Millwall 1-1 Cardiff City - Fairness rating: 97%

Millwall’s goal attempts: 6. Millwall’s xG: 1.13. | Cardiff’s goal attempts: 14. Cardiff’s xG: 1.28. Photo: Lewis Storey

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QPR’s goal attempts: 14. QPR’s xG: 1.72. | Watford’s goal attempts: 10. Watford’s xG: 1.49

. QPR 1-1 Watford - Fairness rating: 95.4%

QPR’s goal attempts: 14. QPR’s xG: 1.72. | Watford’s goal attempts: 10. Watford’s xG: 1.49 Photo: Jacques Feeney

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Luton’s goal attempts: 13. Luton’s xG: 1.45. | Blackburn’s goal attempts: 15. Blackburn’s xG: 1.25.

. Luton Town 1-1 Blackburn Rovers - Fairness rating: 96%

Luton’s goal attempts: 13. Luton’s xG: 1.45. | Blackburn’s goal attempts: 15. Blackburn’s xG: 1.25. Photo: Alex Davidson

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Swansea’s goal attempts: 11. Swansea’s xG: 1.64. | Rotherham’s goal attempts: 8. Rotherham’s xG: 0.28.

1. Swansea City 1-0 Rotherham United - Fairness rating: 97.7%

Swansea’s goal attempts: 11. Swansea’s xG: 1.64. | Rotherham’s goal attempts: 8. Rotherham’s xG: 0.28. Photo: Stu Forster

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Millwall’s goal attempts: 6. Millwall’s xG: 1.13. | Cardiff’s goal attempts: 14. Cardiff’s xG: 1.28.

2. Millwall 1-1 Cardiff City - Fairness rating: 97%

Millwall’s goal attempts: 6. Millwall’s xG: 1.13. | Cardiff’s goal attempts: 14. Cardiff’s xG: 1.28. Photo: Lewis Storey

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QPR’s goal attempts: 14. QPR’s xG: 1.72. | Watford’s goal attempts: 10. Watford’s xG: 1.49

3. QPR 1-1 Watford - Fairness rating: 95.4%

QPR’s goal attempts: 14. QPR’s xG: 1.72. | Watford’s goal attempts: 10. Watford’s xG: 1.49 Photo: Jacques Feeney

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Luton’s goal attempts: 13. Luton’s xG: 1.45. | Blackburn’s goal attempts: 15. Blackburn’s xG: 1.25.

4. Luton Town 1-1 Blackburn Rovers - Fairness rating: 96%

Luton’s goal attempts: 13. Luton’s xG: 1.45. | Blackburn’s goal attempts: 15. Blackburn’s xG: 1.25. Photo: Alex Davidson

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