Stato
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- Dec 21, 2011
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Having read comments about Brighton's disciplinary record I thought I would share some stats.
Although Brighton commit more fouls than the average in the division, they have actually committed less fouls than their league opposition in 16 of the 22 games they have played this season.
Twenty of Brighton's opponents have committed more fouls against Brighton than they have averaged in their other matches. The two that haven't are Burnley, who played against 9 for 80 minutes and Cardiff who got spanked 3-1.
Brighton have received the most yellow cards this season. 51 is 13 more than any other side. However their opponents in the 22 games have received a total of 53 yellow cards.
It follows that matches involving Brighton receive a higher than average number of cards. As Brighton are the only team who play in all of these games, they are statistically more likely to get yellow cards than other teams.
It could be that teams come to Brighton with the plan to defend a high line and squeeze the space. Leeds and West Ham have both stated that this was their plan. If this is a standard tactic used against Brighton it would seem that player contact would be more prevelant and consequently fouls and cards more likely.
Unfortunately, Brighton may be getting a reputation which could be the result of the tactics of their opposition.
Although Brighton commit more fouls than the average in the division, they have actually committed less fouls than their league opposition in 16 of the 22 games they have played this season.
Twenty of Brighton's opponents have committed more fouls against Brighton than they have averaged in their other matches. The two that haven't are Burnley, who played against 9 for 80 minutes and Cardiff who got spanked 3-1.
Brighton have received the most yellow cards this season. 51 is 13 more than any other side. However their opponents in the 22 games have received a total of 53 yellow cards.
It follows that matches involving Brighton receive a higher than average number of cards. As Brighton are the only team who play in all of these games, they are statistically more likely to get yellow cards than other teams.
It could be that teams come to Brighton with the plan to defend a high line and squeeze the space. Leeds and West Ham have both stated that this was their plan. If this is a standard tactic used against Brighton it would seem that player contact would be more prevelant and consequently fouls and cards more likely.
Unfortunately, Brighton may be getting a reputation which could be the result of the tactics of their opposition.