Bookmakers.TV have released a full table of the Premier League teams’ unlucky incidents from the 2016/17 season to the present day. Research analysed the most unlucky on-pitch moments with include own goals, hitting the wordwork and errors leading to goals.
According to the study, Newcastle United in the top half of the ‘unluckiest teams’ league table – with a combined total of 122 unfortunate moments over the past five years.
We take a look at the table – starting with the least unlucky.
5. Crystal Palace
Own Goals: 5. Hit Woodwork: 48. Errors Leading to Goals: 34. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 87. Photo: Henry Browne
6. Everton
Own Goals: 8. Hit Woodwork: 56. Errors Leading to Goals: 34. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 98. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
7. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Own Goals: 11. Hit Woodwork: 62. Errors Leading to Goals: 36. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 109. Photo: Pool
8. Manchester United
Own Goals: 10. Hit Woodwork: 71. Errors Leading to Goals: 29. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 110. Photo: IAN KINGTON