With five matches left to play, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has unveiled detailed statistics for the ongoing 2023/2024 season, revealing key insights into the performance of teams and players so far.
According to the data from the NPFL Competitions Unit, a total of 25 away wins have been recorded across 330 matches played this season.
Goals and Matches:
- A total of 708 goals have been scored in the 330 matches, averaging over 2 goals per game.
- Home teams have secured 251 wins, while away teams have managed 25 victories.
- There have been 79 draws throughout the season.
Top Performers:
- Leading Goal Scorer: Sikiru Alimi from Remo Stars leads with 14 goals.
- Best Attacking Team: Rangers International, with 49 goals scored.
- Best Defensive Team: Bendel Insurance, having conceded only 25 goals.
- Worst Defensive Team: Gombe United, with 61 goals conceded.
Disciplinary Records:
- A total of 1,268 yellow cards have been issued, and 43 players have been sent off with red cards.
Penalties:
- The season has seen 85 penalties awarded, of which 65 were successfully converted and 20 missed.
- There have also been 13 own goals scored.
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Team Performance:
- Rangers International are currently top of the league with 60 points, boasting the best attack with 49 goals scored and 31 goals conceded.
- Bendel Insurance stands out for its strong defensive record, conceding the least number of goals (25).
Breakdown of Statistics:
- Total Matches Played: 330
- Total Wins: 251 (Home Wins: 226, Away Wins: 25)
- Total Draws: 79
- Total Goals Scored: 708 (Home Goals: 512, Away Goals: 196)
- Total Penalties: 85 (Converted: 65, Missed: 20)
- Total Own Goals: 13
- Total Yellow Cards: 1,268
- Total Red Cards: 43
The statistics highlight the competitive nature of the NPFL this season, showcasing the dominance of home teams and the challenges faced by away teams.