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, Graham Potter’s Brighton & Hove Albion side are one of the most fortunate in the Premier League with one of the lowest combined totals for their unlucky moments.
We take a look at the table – starting with the most unlucky.
5. Tottenham Hotspur
Own Goals: 11 Hit Woodwork: 81. Errors Leading to Goals: 34. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 126. Photo: Richard Heathcote
6. Arsenal
Own Goals: 6. Hit Woodwork: 77. Errors Leading to Goals: 42. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 125. Photo: BEN STANSALL
7. Newcastle United
Own Goals: 13. Hit Woodwork: 73. Errors Leading to Goals: 36. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 122. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
8. West Ham
Own Goals: 9. Hit Woodwork: 73. Errors Leading to Goals: 35. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 117. Photo: Julian Finney