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.
13. West Ham
Own Goals: 9. Hit Woodwork: 73. Errors Leading to Goals: 35. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 117. Photo: Julian Finney
14. Newcastle United
Own Goals: 13. Hit Woodwork: 73. Errors Leading to Goals: 36. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 122. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
15. Arsenal
Own Goals: 6. Hit Woodwork: 77. Errors Leading to Goals: 42. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 125. Photo: BEN STANSALL
16. Tottenham Hotspur
Own Goals: 11 Hit Woodwork: 81. Errors Leading to Goals: 34. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 126. Photo: Richard Heathcote