Yes it would. It would be a stat, not a superstition. And I wonder just what our stat would be playing gritty northern teams in grim northern towns on cold wet winter mid-week evenings. There is a perception among many fans that that is a situation where we don't do well; if someone put together...
Bristol City were on form when we played them; they were just outside the play-off places - their defeat at our hands was the start of their current downfall.
Surely the answer is not to buy replica away shirts? I know people want to support the team - in this case financially - but surely just buying a blue and white shirt should be enough of a statement of loyalty?