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.
9. Southampton
Own Goals: 5. Hit Woodwork: 67. Errors Leading to Goals: 38. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 110. Photo: NAOMI BAKER
10. Chelsea
Own Goals: 7. Hit Woodwork: 80. Errors Leading to Goals: 24. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 111. Photo: GLYN KIRK
11. Liverpool
Own Goals: 1. Hit Woodwork: 83. Errors Leading to Goals: 32. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 116. Photo: Justin Setterfield
12. Norwich City
Own Goals: 7. Hit Woodwork: 74. Errors Leading to Goals: 35. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 116. Photo: RICHARD HEATHCOTE