% English Players

The percentage of English players has dropped by half over the last 30 years and 63% of managers were English in 1996-97 compared to 11% in 2024-25. Imports.

Shooting Accuracy

As technical quality has increased, most metrics have improved and players are now more likely to hit the target than they were 30 years ago. Accurate.

Conversion Rate

A 1% difference may not sound a lot but it means roughly that Premier League teams average eight shots per goal instead of nine these days. Clinical.

Away Wins

Home advantage is still a key but the strength of the big teams has meant a draw is seen as two points dropped rather than a point gained. Gain.

0-0 Draws

The last two full seasons have seen the highest goals per game rates in Premier League history, so 0-0 draws have become less common. Stalemate.

% Goals from Set Pieces

Around one third of goals are scored from set plays, so teams have hired set piece coaches to gain competitive advantage. Margins.

% Goals Outside Box

The introduction of Expected Goals has seen long range shots decline in recent seasons by about two thirds, but teams are still scoring at the same rate. Patience.

% Overseas Players

The Premier League has become ever more cosmopolitan with 62 different nationalities represented in 2025-26 compared to 41 in 1996-97. Diversity.

% Headed Goals

Goals from headers had dipped to just 13% of total strikes as recently as five seasons ago, but they have made a comeback in 2025-26. Retro.

Points Needed to Win Title

Manchester United won the title with 75 points, the fewest of any champion in Premier League history, while no team in the 21st Century has won it with fewer than 80. Summit.

% Goals from Corners

Goals from corners have become a far more regular occurrence in recent seasons. Routines.

Penalty Conversion

Opta data on penalty takers is used by players and goalkeepers to predict what their opponent will do and has seen success rates increase. Informed.

Drawn Matches

Teams know that winning one and losing one game gets more points than two draws so there has been more risk and a reduction in draws. Ambition.

Pass Completion

Modern teams have a far more measured and controlled style of play which means keeping possession is the priority. Precision.

% Clean Sheets

The number of goals scored has increased in the last few seasons and as a result it has been harder to keep clean sheets. Bombardment.