League One Opta Facts – September 14-15

Bradford v Colchester
The Bantams have gone four league games without beating Colchester, drawing three (L1).
The two sides last met in the FA Cup back in November 2010, with Colchester progressing into the next round courtesy of a 4-3 win.
Nahki Wells has netted 15 goals in his last 15 games (all comps) for Bradford.
The Bantams are yet to concede a league goal on home soil this season; a joint-league-low alongside Leyton Orient.

Bristol City v Peterborough
The Robins won both matches last season in the Championship, scoring six and conceding three.
After netting just one goal in 21 appearances for Peterborough last season, Tyrone Barnett has netted three times in six league games this term.
Bristol City striker Sam Baldock scored a brace in both matches against the Posh last season.
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has netted five goals in eight games (all comps) for the Robins this term.

Carlisle v Sheff Utd
The Cumbrians have won two of their last three home league games against the Blades (L1).
Last season, Sheffield United were undefeated against Carlisle in League One, winning 3-1 away and drawing 0-0 at home.
The Blades haven't won since the opening day of the season, losing five and drawing two in all competitions.
The Cumbrians have failed to score in four of their six league games so far this season.

Crawley v Shrewsbury
Crawley are unbeaten at home in the Football League against Shrewsbury, winning once and drawing the other.
The Shrews have scored in each of their four previous league meetings with Crawley, scoring eight in the process.
Crawley's Billy Clarke has scored four times in five league games this season.
Crawley's Nicky Adams has attempted 11 shots without scoring; more than any other player.

Crewe v Walsall
Crewe are unbeaten in their last eight league matches against Walsall, winning three (D5).
Walsall have gone five games without a win at Crewe, losing four (D1).
The Saddlers are without a win in three league games, losing two (D1).
The Railwaymen have failed to score in three of their six league games this season.

Leyton Orient v Port Vale
Leyton Orient have lost seven of their last nine league meetings with Port Vale, winning the other two.
Port Vale have won six of their last eight trips to Leyton Orient in the league (L2), scoring in each of the last four games.
David Mooney has netted five times in five league appearances for Leyton Orient this campaign.
Tom Pope has scored four goals in his last three games (all comps) for Port Vale.

MK Dons v Notts County
The MK Dons have never lost at home in the league to Notts County, winning four (D1).
Notts County's only previous victory over the Dons came back in 2010, as they claimed a 2-0 victory at Meadow Lane.
In the previous 10 league meetings between the two clubs there has never been a nil-nil draw.
Patrick Bamford has netted five goals in nine appearances (all comps) for MK Dons this season.

Preston v Stevenage
Preston have never lost to Stevenage in the league, winning two (D2).
Stevenage are yet to score a league goal at Deepdale but have conceded just two.
Stevenage have notched up more yellow cards than any other side in the Football League this season (19).
Stevenage have failed to score in four of their last five away matches in the league.

Rotherham v Oldham
Kieran Agard has netted three times in his last four league games for the Millers this season.
In 2006/07, the sides met on three occasions (all comps), with Oldham winning both league games.
After winning four consecutive league ties and keeping three clean sheets, Rotherham have lost their last two in the league against the Latics.
Kieran Agard has managed to score six goals in his last 10 league games, including the back end of last season.

Tranmere v Brentford
Tranmere are unbeaten in their last four league matches against Brentford, winning twice (D2).
The Bees are unbeaten in their last three league trips to Tranmere, winning once (D2).
No player has picked up more yellow cards in League One than Max Power this season (4).
The Bees have picked up two red cards in their last two league fixtures.

Wolves v Swindon
Wolves are unbeaten in their last seven home league games against Swindon, winning four (D3).
Swindon's most recent victory over Wolves came in the League Cup in August 2001, as the Robins won 2-1, courtesy of goals from Bobby Howe and a Keith O'Halloran penalty.
Leigh Griffiths has struck four times in his last four league games for Wolves.
Alex Pritchard has netted twice in his last three games (all comps) from midfield for the Robins.

Coventry v Gillingham
Callum Wilson has netted eight and assisted three goals in 2013/14, no other player in the Football League has been involved in more goals.
Danny Kedwell has scored all 13 penalties he has taken for the Gills in league competition.
Gillingham are unbeaten in their last six meetings at Coventry, drawing five (W1).
The Sky Blues have picked up just one league win in their last five meetings with the Gills (D3 L1).

Barclays Premier League Opta Facts – Sept 14-16

Manchester United v Crystal Palace
Manchester United have failed to score in two successive Barclays Premier League games for the first time since August 2007.
Crystal Palace have collected just 25 points from their last 24 league games away from home (excl. playoffs).
In picking up those 25 points away from home in the Championship, Palace had the 15th best away record in the second tier.
The Eagles won on their last competitive trip to Old Trafford to face the Red Devils; 2-1 in a League Cup tie in November 2011.
Marouane Fellaini (151) won more aerial challenges in the Premier League last season than the 11 midfielders that played for Manchester United combined (94).
David Moyes' side are yet to score in the opening 30 minutes of their matches this season (or in the first-half at all). In 2012/13, Man Utd scored a league-high 33 goals during the first half hour.
Ryan Giggs has never scored against Crystal Palace in the Premier League (seven appearances). Leicester City (12) are the only team he has appeared against more and not scored against.
When manager of Blackpool, Ian Holloway saw his side score twice in both Premier League matches against Manchester United yet still lose both games.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United last failed to score in consecutive home games back in August 2007.
Middlesbrough (3-2 in 1998/99) were the last newly-promoted side to win at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

Aston Villa v Newcastle United
Aston Villa have gone 25 Barclays Premier League games without a clean sheet; a longer run than any other side currently in the division.
Newcastle have failed to score in five of their last seven Barclays Premier League games, netting just three goals overall in this run.
Aston Villa have picked up more yellow cards (12) than any other team in the Premier League so far this season.
Papiss Demba Cisse has failed to score in his last nine Premier League appearances.
Newcastle have won just two of their last 21 Premier League games on the road (D7 L12).
The Magpies are unbeaten in the last four league meetings with Aston Villa (W2 D2). That said, Villa have scored in each of those games.
The Villains have won one and lost three of their last five home league matches.
Alan Pardew has only lost once in four Premier League visits to Villa Park (W2 D1).
Since the beginning of last season, Christian Benteke (53) has been caught offside on more occasions than any other Premier League player.
Aston Villa's new signing Libor Kozak was the top scorer in the Europa League last season; scoring eight times for Lazio.

Fulham v West Bromwich Albion
Fulham have lost eight of their last 11 Barclays Premier League games, winning just seven points overall (W2 D1) in this period.
West Bromwich Albion are the only side yet to score a goal in the Barclays Premier League this season.
Swansea City (in 2011/12) were the last team to fail to score in their opening four games of a Premier League season.
This will be WBA's 40th Premier League away game in London - they have only won four of the previous 39 (W4 D9 L26)
The Baggies have avoided defeat just once in six Premier League visits to Craven Cottage (D1 L5).
Martin Jol's side are the most accurate shooters in the Premier League so far this season; hitting the target with 59% of their shots.
West Brom have been the most wayward team in front of goal; getting just 20% of their efforts on target.
No goalkeeper has made more saves than David Stockdale (14) so far this season.
The Whites have lost each of their last five home league matches; their longest such run in the Premier League.
Having got off to their best-ever start to a Premier League season last term (seven points from first four games), failure to win against Fulham will mean West Brom's worst return from their opening four games (currently three points from first four games in 02/03, 04/05 and 11/12).

Hull City v Cardiff City
Hull City have attempted fewer shots than any other side in the Barclays Premier League so far this season (16; excl. blocked).
No side have played a higher proportion of their passes long in the Barclays Premier League in 2013-14 than Cardiff City (16.3%).
Only Fulham (17) and Hull (16) have attempted fewer shots than Cardiff City so far this season in the Premier League (20).
Hull City have lost just one of their last four league clashes with Cardiff City (W2 D1).
Three of the seven goals scored between the two teams last season were scored inside the final 10 minutes.
The Tigers' last four Premier League fixtures have produced just five goals.
Only Watford (39) picked more up points on the road than Cardiff City (36) last season in the Championship.
Both of Hull's goals in all competitions this season have been scored by Robbie Brady.
Last season, Maynor Figueroa was the only player to concede as many as three penalties in the Premier League.
Both teams were promoted last season from the Championship despite not boasting a single player to reach double figures for goals scored.

Stoke City v Manchester City
Stoke City have not won back to back Barclays Premier League games at home since the end of November 2012.
Since the start of 2012-13, no side have kept more clean sheets in the Barclays Premier League than Manchester City (20).
Stephen Ireland's best Premier League season (nine goals and nine assists for Man City in 2008-09) came in Mark Hughes' full season in charge of the club.
Mark Hughes has lost three of four Premier League clashes with Manchester City since he was fired by the club (D1).
When Hughes was Blackburn manager, he won four and lost none of eight meetings with City.
Sergio Agüero has had 29 touches inside the opposition's area so far this season; more than any other Premier League player.
Manchester City have already scored three headed goals in the Premier League this season. Last season, they only managed six headers in total.
In fact, the 2011/12 Premier League Champions have had more headed shots (18) than any other team.
Stoke's passing accuracy so far this season is 78.7%. Last season it was 70.2%, the worst in the Premier League.
Pablo Zabaleta has had one successful cross so far this season (from nine crosses or corners) and it results in Man City's opener against Hull City.

Sunderland v Arsenal
Sunderland have won just eight points from their last 17 Barclays Premier League games against the Gunners.
Olivier Giroud has scored in three successive league appearances, but has not scored any of his 14 Barclays Premier League goals outside of London.
Jose Reyes (in 2004/05) scored in each of Arsenal's opening five Premier League matches.
Arsenal have scored in eight successive games in the competition; the longest-such current run in the Barclays Premier League.
Mesut Özil has registered 72 goal assists in the last five seasons - more than any other player across Europe's top five leagues.
The last six Premier League matches at the Stadium of Light have produced just nine goals.
Sunderland have won just one of their last nine home games against Arsenal in the Premier League (D3 L5).
No-one has created more chances than Santi Cazorla (10) in the Premier League this season.
Only Fulham (21) have allowed their opponents more shots on target this season than Arsenal (17).
Arsenal have already conceded two goals in the final 15 minutes of Premier League games this season; as many as they conceded in this period in the whole of 2012-13.
Nine of Steven Fletcher's 12 Premier League goals for Sunderland have come away from home.

Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City
Tottenham have won 10 of their last 14 home games in the Barclays Premier League, losing just one (D3).
Norwich City have won only one of their last 11 away games in the Barclays Premier League (D2 L8).
Tottenham have won none of their last three Premier League clashes with Norwich (D2 L1).
Spurs have fired in more shots than any other side this season (42) but are yet to score anything other than penalties.
Andre Villas-Boas' side have fired more shots off target than any other team so far this season (27).
Tottenham have kept three consecutive clean sheets at home in the Premier League. They last kept more in Dec 2009-Feb 2010 when they managed a run of five shut-outs.
Ricky van Wolfswinkel has committed more fouls (10) than any other player this season in the Premier League.
Just 16% of Norwich's efforts this season have been fashion from set-pieces; a joint low in the Premier League.
Only against Manchester United (9) and Liverpool (8) have Norwich lost more games in Premier League history than against Tottenham Hotspur (6).
Departed star Gareth Bale had a hand in 38% of Tottenham's goal last season (25 of 66; scoring 21 and assisting four).

Everton v Chelsea
The Toffees have averaged the highest possession figure in the 2013-14 Barclays Premier League season so far (64.1%).
Chelsea have won just two of their last 10 Barclays Premier League trips to Merseyside (W2 D2 L6).
Should Everton fail to win this match, it'll be only the fourth time in the last 43 seasons that the Toffees have not won any of their first four league games of a season.
Everton have drawn their first three league games of 2013-14 - only three sides in Barclays Premier League history have drawn their opening four.
Romelu Lukaku was the only player in the Premier League last season to score 4+ goals with his left foot, right foot & head. However, he will be ineligible for this game against his parent club.
During his time at City, only Michael Carrick (8125) attempted more passes than Gareth Barry (7561) in the Premier League.
The Toffees have averaged 519 passes per game so far under Roberto Martinez in the Premier League - up from 416 per game last season under David Moyes.
Only West Ham (6) and Everton (5) have allowed fewer opposition shots on target than Chelsea (8) so far this season.
Roberto Martinez has won just one of his last 11 games as a manager in the Barclays Premier League (W1 D6 L4).
All 10 of the scoring opportunities Eden Hazard has created for his team-mates this season have come from open play.

Southampton v West Ham United
Southampton have scored just four goals in their last eight Barclays Premier League matches.
The Hammers have won only one of their last 15 Barclays Premier League away games (D4 L10).
Saints have committed the most fouls in the Premier League so far this season; but only been shown two yellow cards.
West Ham failed to register a shot on target in their last Premier League match; against Stoke on August 31st.
Sam Allardyce is unbeaten in nine Premier League meetings with Southampton (W3 D6).
Not since Mauricio Pochettino's first home game in charge (0-0 v Everton) have Southampton managed a clean sheet at St Mary's in the Premier League (eight games).
West Ham have attempted fewer passes (938) than any other side in the Premier League this season and have the worst passing accuracy (72.3%).
Mark Noble has score three goals in the last three league meetings between West Ham and Southampton; more than any against other league opposition.
Southampton are unbeaten in their last four home matches against West Ham (W2 D2).
No English player has scored more goals in the Premier League since the beginning of last season than Rickie Lambert (16).

Swansea City v Liverpool
Swansea City have won none and lost four of their last six Barclays Premier League home games.
Liverpool have won their first three games of a top-flight season whilst keeping a clean sheet in each game, for the first time in their history.
Liverpool are one victory away from sealing their 400th win in the Premier League.
The Anfield club have never started a Premier League season with four consecutive wins.
Brendan Rodgers avoided defeat in both matches against his previous club last season (W1 D1); including a thumping 5-0 win at Anfield.
Daniel Sturridge has scored 11 goals in his last nine appearances in all competitions for Liverpool.
Sturridge is only the second Liverpool player to score in each of the opening three games of a Premier League season (after Robbie Fowler in 1994/95).
Liverpool have kept a clean sheet in six of their last seven league fixtures and are currently on a five-match winning run.
Only Yaya Toure (267) has attempted more passes so far this season than Swansea's summer signing Jose Canas (235).
Chico has made a joint-division-high 33 clearances so far this season in the Barclays Premier League.

Championship Opta Facts – Sept 14-15

Burnley v Blackburn Rovers
Burnley have lost just one of their last eight league games, winning five and drawing two.
Since the start of last season, Jordan Rhodes has scored more goals in English's top four divisions than any other player (33).
90% of Rovers’ Championship goals so far have come from open play (9 out of 10).
Blackburn’s Alan Judge has fired in eight shots without directing a single one on target, more than any other player.
Blackburn’s David Dunn has scored in three of the last four league meetings between the two rivals.
Burnley haven’t won any of the last 10 meetings in all competitions between these sides (D3 L7), a run dating back to 1979.
The last two meetings between the Lancashire sides have ended in 1-1 draws.

Bolton Wanderers v Leeds United
Five of Bolton's seven goals this season, in all competitions, have come in the first-half while all three of the Trotters' league goals have also come before the break.
Leeds United have already recovered seven points from losing positions this season; a high in the Championship.
All but one of the goals that Wanderers have conceded this season have come from open play, with the tother coming from the penalty spot.
The Whites are the only team yet to score the opening goal in a Championship match this season.
Only Yeovil Town (1) have scored fewer goals than Dougie Freedman's side this season (3).
All of United's five goals this season have come from open play.

Bournemouth v Blackpool
Bournemouth are the only Championship side to have conceded from two penalties in this campaign so far.
Blackpool have gone on to win four of the five Championship matches this season in which they scored first.
Only Barnsley (13) have conceded more goals than the Cherries so far this season (12).
A league-high five of Blackpool's seven goals have come in the final 15 minutes of their games this season.
The Cherries last beat Blackpool 1-3 in 2005 when both sides were in League One, with that victory their only win against the Tangerines in the last seven meetings.
Blackpool are the only Championship side yet to concede in the first half in 2013-14 so far.
Despite topping the Championship, Blackpool have registered the fewest shots (excl. blocked) this season (30).

Huddersfield Town v Doncaster Rovers
Huddersfield Town are unbeaten at home this season in all competitions (W3 D1 L0)
Doncaster Rovers have scored more headers than any other team in the Championship so far this season (5).
The Terriers have netted a joint-league-high three goals in the 15 minutes before half-time.
Paul Dickov's side have scored from three free-kick situations this season, more than any other side in the Championship.
Huddersfield have failed to beat Doncaster in their six meetings in all competitions (D3 L3), last beating their Yorkshire rivals in 2005.
James Vaughan has netted eight goals in his last six games (in all competitions) for Huddersfield Town.

Ipswich Town v Middlesbrough
Ipswich Town have lost two of the three Championship games in which they've led this season.
Middlesbrough have drawn all three of their Championship fixtures this season in which they've conceded first.
Dean Whitehead has made a division-high 358 passes so far, completing an impressive 90% of them.
Boro last tasted victory at Portman Road in the inaugural Premier League season in 1992/93. Since then, they've drawn and lost four times in all competitions.
The Tractor Boys have lost just four times at home this calendar year (W8 D1 L4).
Middlesbrough have conceded the fewest amount of fouls this season in the Championship, just 43.

Leicester City v Wigan Athletic
Leicester City were involved in the only 0-0 draw in the Championship this season, against Leeds United on August 11th.
Wigan Athletic have both attempted and won the fewest number of tackles in the Championship so far, 60 and 46 respectively.
City have lost just once in their last six home games in all competitions (W3 D2 L1)
A division-high 70% of the Latics' Championship goals this season have come from set-pieces.
There have been just two competitive meetings between the sides, in 2004/05, with the Foxes yet to beat the Latics or score against them (D1 L1).
Owen Coyle's side have been caught offside 27 time this season, a division-high.

Millwall v Derby County
Millwall have posted the worst shooting accuracy in this season's Championship, finding the target just 33% of the time.
Derby County have been at their most potent in the 15 minutes before half-time, scoring a joint-league-high three goals in this period.
There have been just two goals scored at the Den this season, a Championship low, with both of these coming in the second-half.
The Lions have the worst pass completion rate in the Championship, finding their intended target with a pass just 67% of the time.
The Rams have registered just two wins in their last eight games against Millwall (in all comps), losing two and drawing four.
County last recorded a win at the Den in December 1995, drawing three and losing five since (in all comps).

Nottingham Forest v Barnsley
Nottingham Forest have scored three times in the opening 15 minutes of Championship fixtures this season, a division-high total.
Barnsley have shipped 13 goals in the Championship this season, more than any other side.
Forest are one of two teams, the other being Blackpool, who have yet to concede the opening goal in a Championship game this season.
The last three meetings at the City Ground between the two have ended in draws.
Forest are unbeaten against the Tykes in the last five meetings (W1 D4).
Only Almen Abdi (18) has created more chances from open play than Forest's Andy Reid this season (13).

Queens Park Rangers v Birmingham City
Queens Park Rangers are the only Championship side yet to concede in the second half this season.
Birmingham City's Paul Robinson is the Championship's most booked player, being shown yellow four times so far this season.
Harry Redknapp's men have won all four of the games in which they've taken the lead this season.
Prior to losing to QPR the last time the two sides met in the league (0-1 October 2008), Birmingham had remained unbeaten against the Hoops for 14 games.
Charlie Austin has mustered the most shots this season without scoring (15).
QPR have scored just twice in the last six fixtures between the sides, winning one, drawing two and losing three.

Sheffield Wednesday v Yeovil Town
Sheffield Wednesday have dropped a league-high nine points from leading positions in the Championship this season.
Yeovil Town are the division's lowest scorers so far, with only one goal scored in total from their five games so far.
Only Blackburn Rovers have had more different goalscorers (7) than Wednesday this season (6).
The Somerset club have never won against the Owls, losing four of their six meetings (in all comps).
Wednesday have never failed to score against the Glovers in league competition, scoring nine times in four games.

Watford v Charlton Athletic
Watford have scored nine goals in the second half this season: a league-high haul.
Charlton Athletic have conceded five headed goals so far this season; more than any other Championship side.
Troy Deeney has scored five times in as many appearances for Watford this season.
Chris Powell's men have shipped five goals in the opening 30 minutes of Championship games this season, a divisional-high.
The Addicks have won just once in their last eight clashes with the Hornets (W1 D4 L3), although that victory did come last time out - 4-3 in January.
Almen Abdi has created the most goal-scoring chances so far season (21).

Reading v Brighton & Hove Albion
Reading have won just one of their last eight home league matches.
Only Watford boast a better pass completion rate (84.9%) than Brighton & Hove Albion (82.7%) this season.
The Royals have won their last six games against Brighton, keeping four clean sheets in the process.
Brighton have scored the opening goal in four of their five Championship games this season, but won only two of those four matches, losing the other two.
Reading had the best defence during their Championship promotion season in 2011/12, shipping just 41 goals.
Albion have mustered just one goal in their last five meetings with Reading.

League Two Opta Facts – 13-14 September

Southend v Scunthorpe
Southend have won three of their last four league matches at home against Scunthorpe (D1).
The Iron have failed to score in three of their last five league matches against the Shrimpers.
No player has scored more goals this term than Freddy Eastwood (4).
Scunthorpe have scored four headed goals this season, the joint most in the league.
The Iron have conceded all six of their goals in the second half of matches this season.

Burton v Portsmouth
Burton have won five of their last nine league matches (inc. play offs), losing two and drawing two.
Patrick Agyemang has scored three goals in six League Two fixtures for Pompey this season, equalling his goal tally for the 2012/13 campaign.
No side have scored more goals in the first half of matches this season than Portsmouth (8).
This will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
Portsmouth have lost nine points from winning positions this term; a joint-league-high alongside Scunthorpe.

Cheltenham v Oxford Utd
Cheltenham have lost only once in their last seven league games against Oxford (W2 D4).
No side have scored more goals inside the box than Oxford United this season (12).
14 goals have been scored in the last five competitive meetings (all comps) between the teams, average at 2.8 goals per game.
The Robins have conceded a league-high 13 goals this season.

Chesterfield v Wimbledon
The Spireites have won all three of their home matches this season; a joint-league-high alongside Exeter and Wimbledon.
AFC Wimbledon have attempted more shots (including blocked) than any other team so far this season in League Two (87).
The two sides met for the first time last season in League Two, with each team recording a victory apiece, with the Spireites winning their home fixture against the Dons 2-0.
Chesterfield have scored four goals in the final fifteen minutes of matches this season; a joint-league-high alongside Oxford United.

Dag & Red v Bristol Rovers
Only one of Dagenham and Redbridge's three league victories over Bristol Rovers has come at home, with the Daggers losing twice on home soil.
Bristol Rovers are yet to lose a point from winning positions or gain any from losing positions.
There has never been a draw between these two sides in a competitive league fixture.
The Daggers have conceded five headed goals so far this season; a league-high.

Fleetwood v Bury
Fleetwood have netted five times in the opening fifteen minutes of matches; a league-high.
No player has assisted more goals this season than Bury's Craig Jones (4).
This will be the first ever competitive match between the two sides.
Only Michael Smith (18) has attempted more shots this season than Fleetwood's David Ball (17).

Hartlepool v Accrington
Since the turn of the century, Hartlepool have won both league matches, with both matches taking place in the 2006/07 season.
Accrington and Hartlepool are both yet to score in the first half this season, a joint-league-low alongside Torquay.
Accrington's last victory over Hartlepool was back in February 1961 (3-0), in the old Division Four.
Hartlepool scored their first league goal of the season last weekend in a 2-1 defeat at home to Wycombe.
Neither side have a won a league match this season.

Newport v Morecambe
Chris Zebroski has netted four goals in six league games for Newport this season.
Morecambe have salvaged six points from losing positions this season, more than any other side.
This will be the first ever competitive match between the two sides.
Morecambe have scored three goals from outside the area this season; a league-high.

Northampton v Exeter
The Cobblers have won six of their last seven league matches against the Grecians (L1).
Sam Parkin has netted twice this season for Exeter with both strikes arriving in the 80th minute.
Northampton are yet to keep a clean sheet this season; a joint-league-low alongside Accrington Stanley.
No side have received more red cards this campaign than the Cobblers (3).
The last five league matches have produced a total of 17 goals, averaging at 3.4 a game.

Plymouth v Wycombe
The Pilgrims have won three of the last four league matches at home against Wycombe (L1).
Matt McClure netted twice in two matches for the Chairboys against Plymouth last season.
Plymouth have netted 83% of their goals in the first half of matches this season; a league-high proportion.
Wycombe's Dean Morgan has been booked more times than any other player this season (4).

Rochdale v Torquay
Rochdale have won seven of the last 10 league games against Torquay (L3), with five of those victories coming at home.
Torquay have salvaged four points from losing positions on the road this term; a league-high.
None of Torquay's last three league victories over Rochdale have come away from home.
Torquay are yet to score in the first half this season, a joint-league-low alongside Accrington and Hartlepool.

York v Mansfield
York haven't keep a clean sheet in the league against Mansfield in 14 matches.
Mansfield have won the last two football league matches against the Minstermen (1-2 & 2-0).
Mansfield are the only side in League Two yet to concede a goal in the second half this season.
York's Ryan Jarvis has netted four goals in six league appearances.

International Opta Facts (UK teams) – September 10

Macedonia v Scotland
Macedonia and Scotland have a perfectly even record in previous clashes, winning one apiece with one draw.
Macedonia collected a 1-0 victory in their one previous home clash against Scotland, back in qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
The Red Lynx have won five and lost just one of their last six home internationals.
Aleksandar Trajkovski has scored a goal inside the final 10 minutes of each of Macedonia's last two internationals.
No team has been shown more yellow cards in European World Cup qualification than Macedonia (23).
Scotland have lost four of their last five internationals.

Wales v Serbia
Serbia's 6-1 hammering of Wales in Novi Sad back in September 2012 came in their first meeting against Chris Coleman's side as an independent nation, although they did do the double over them as Serbia and Montenegro back in qualification for Euro 2004.
Wales have conceded more goals from outside the box than any other European side qualifying for the 2014 World Cup (six).
Gareth Bale has scored four of Wales' seven goals in World Cup 2014 qualifications.
Serbia have lost three consecutive away internationals; they have never lost four in a row as an independent nation.
Indeed, the White Eagles have won none and lost four of their last five competitive away games.
Just one of Wales' last 48 international games has ended in a draw.

Austria v Republic of Ireland
Austria have won four and lost just one of seven competitive meetings with Ireland (D2).
In six previous away games against Austria, Ireland have won none, lost five and conceded 19 goals, scoring just twice themselves.
In each of the last three games that Austria have scored in, Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has been one of the scorers.
After defeat to Germany in their opening home game, Das Team have won three consecutive qualifiers in Vienna, scoring 12 in the process.
Ireland have scored just one goal in their last four away games combined (D3 L1).

Luxembourg v Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland have won one and drawn one of two previous internationals against Luxembourg.
Luxembourg have won just one of their last 13 internationals (D3 L8).
Aurélien Joachim has scored in two consecutive internationals for the Red Lions.
The Red Lions have only won five home games in all competitions since 1995, and all four have ended 2-1.
Michael O'Neill's side have won just one of their last 15 internationals, drawing five and losing nine.
On the road, Norn Iron have not won a game since September 2010, when they won 1-0 in Slovenia (D3 L7).
Northern Ireland have been caught offside more often than any other team in European World Cup qualification this time around (33).

Ukraine v England
This will be England's seventh meeting with Ukraine, and their third already under Roy Hodgson. The Three Lions have won four and lost just one of their previous six (D1).
England's only away game in Ukraine ended in defeat (excluding neutral venues), however, though Fabio Capello's side had already qualified for the 2010 World Cup when they lost there in October 2009.
England have only lost one of their last 13 competitive away games (excluding neutral venues), but that defeat came in Ukraine (W9 D3).
The Three Lions have found the net in 15 of their last 16 competitive away games, but once again the blank in this run came in Ukraine (0-1).
Injured striker Wayne Rooney has netted in each of England's last three World Cup qualifiers on the road and also netted in England's last away friendly in Brazil.
Roy Hodgson's side have found the net in 29 of their last 30 internationals in all competitions, with the exception being a 0-0 draw with Italy in Euro 2012 that ended in a penalty shootout defeat.
Excluding that shootout defeat, England have not lost a competitive game since the 2010 World Cup hammering by Germany (W11 D8).
Roy Hodgson has, however, seen his side alternate between a win and a draw in their last nine competitive fixtures. For this run to continue, this game must end level.
Frank Lampard could make his 100th international appearance in this game, becoming the eighth player to reach the milestone.
Since Lampard's debut in 1999, 99 different players have debuted for the Three Lions.
Ukraine have won seven and lost none of their last eight internationals, keeping four consecutive clean sheets and conceding just two in total in this run.

League 2 Opta Facts: 7 September

Burton v Oxford Utd
Burton Albion have never lost at home in the league to Oxford United (D2 L1).
Oxford United have now gone eight games unbeaten in league competition; winning six of them.
Three of the last four meetings between these teams have ended in a draw.
Burton scored five goals over the two games featuring these teams last season; Oxford scored just one.
Only Torquay (5) have accumulated more points from losing positions than Oxford (4).

Cheltenham v Portsmouth
Cheltenham Town have lost three of their last four league matches (W1 L3).
Portsmouth's David Connolly is the joint league top scorer with four goals.
Pompey have kept just one clean sheet in their last six league games.
These teams have never met in league competition.
Cheltenham Town (along with Accrington Stanley) have conceded the most goals so far this season in League Two (11).

Chesterfield v Accrington
Chesterfield are unbeaten in seven league games; winning six of them.
Accrington Stanley are on a run of six league games without a win (D1 L5).
The Spirerites have kept four clean sheets in their last six league matches.
The Lancashire club average a goal every 150 minutes; the worst rate in League Two this season.
Gary Roberts has three assists so far this campaign; only Craig Jones (4) has more in League Two.

Dag & Red v Exeter
Dagenham & Redbridge have only managed one clean sheet in their last eight league games.
Exeter City have either scored two goals in a match or failed to score at all in their last eight league games.
Dagenham & Redbridge have won just one game in their last eight league fixtures (D2 L5).
Exeter have been awarded more corners (42) than any other team so far this season in League Two.
Alan Gow has the best minutes/goal ratio of any player in League Two, averaging a goal every 57.5 minutes (minimum 45 minutes played).

Fleetwood v Torquay
These teams have met twice before in league competition; Fleetwood Town are yet to lose (W1 D1).
Torquay United failed to score against Fleetwood Town in their two previous showdowns.
There were just three yellow cards shown over the two games featuring these sides last season.
Only Michael Smith (9) has had more shots on target in League Two this season than Fleetwood's David Ball (8).
Torquay have lost just once in their last eight games in league competition (W3 D4).

Hartlepool v Wycombe
Hartlepool United have failed to beat Wycombe in their last four league meetings (D1 L3).
Wycombe Wanderers have never managed a clean sheet away at Hartlepool United.
Wycombe scored eight goals against Hartlepool in the 2011/12 season; conceding just one.
No team in League Two has received as many yellow cards as Wycombe this season (13).
Dean Morgan has been booked more than any other player this season (4).

Newport v Mansfield
Newport County have failed to score in three of their last four league meetings with Mansfield Town.
Mansfield Town have won four of the last five league games against Newport (W4 L1).
Just one of the last nine league games between these teams have ended in a draw.
These two teams are both on eight points heading into this fixture.
Lindon Meikle is second on the minutes to goals ratio list in League Two this season; averaging a goal every 72 minutes (minimum of 45 minutes played).

Northampton v Scunthorpe
Northampton Town have managed only one win in their last eight against Scunthorpe in the league (D3 L4).
Scunthorpe United have scored in each of their last eight league meetings against Northampton.
14 goals were scored in the two matches last season.
Northampton have scored in their last six home league meetings to Scunthorpe.
Roy O'Donovan has been offside more than any other play in League Two this season (12).

Plymouth v Bristol Rovers
Plymouth Argyle have lost only twice in their last 13 home leagues to Bristol Rovers (W4 D7).
Bristol Rovers have gone 10 league games without a clean sheet against Plymouth.
The Devon side have lost just one of their last eight against Bristol Rovers in the league (W5 D2).
The Pilgrims are yet to draw a game this season (W2 L3).
Conor Hourihane scored in both meetings last season for Plymouth Argyle.

Rochdale v Bury
Rochdale have scored 10 goals in their last four league meetings with Bury.
Bury have beaten Rochdale just twice in seven league games (D2 L3).
Rochdale have failed to score against Bury only once in the last 12 league meetings.
Bury's Craig Jones has the most assists in League Two this season (4).
No side has recorded more shots off target so far this season in League Two than Rochdale (35).

Southend v Morecambe
Southend have never beaten Morecambe in the league (D1 L5).
Morecambe have scored in every league game against the Essex side.
Southend's Freddy Eastwood is the joint top scorer with four goals in League Two.
Morecambe have kept three clean sheets against Southend United in their six league meetings.
Morecambe have salvaged three points from losing positions this season; the third highest total in the division.

York v Wimbledon
York City have lost both games they have played against AFC Wimbledon in league competition.
Wimbledon have scored six goals in two league games against York City.
AFC Wimbledon have attempted more shots (including blocked) than any other team so far this season in League Two (76).
Only one side (Bury 56.25%) have averaged a higher share of possession than York City (55.6%) so far this season in the league.
Wimbledon's Andrew Frampton has made the joint-highest number of blocks in the league this season (5).

League 1 Opta Facts: 7-9 September

MK Dons v Swindon
The MK Dons have won four of the last five matches against Swindon (L1), with that defeat coming on the road.
After failing to score in six matches (all comps), Swindon striker Nile Ranger has scored twice in his last two (all comps).
Indeed, the Dons have won their last three home fixtures against the Robins, scoring exactly twice in each of those games.
Swindon's Ryan Mason was the first player to score a hat-trick in League One this season, after netting a treble in the Robins' 5-0 win over Crewe.
Swindon have not won an away match (exc. Cup & Play Offs) in six attempts, losing all six.

Bradford v Brentford
Nahki Wells has netted 14 times in his last 14 games (inc. play offs and cup matches) for the Bantams.
Brentford have avoided defeat in their last five trips to Valley Parade in all competitions, winning one (D4).
The Bees are unbeaten in the league this season, winning twice (D3). At this stage last season, Brentford had accumulated one point less.
No player has attempted more shots than Bradford's leading scorer Nahki Wells (24).
The Bantams are yet to drop a point from winning positions this season, winning on both occasions in which they went ahead.

Carlisle v Port Vale
Carlisle are unbeaten in their last 10 league games against Port Vale, winning seven (D3).
After going seven games without a goal (all comps), Tom Pope netted a late goal against Wolves at the weekend, his first this season.
The Cumbrians are the only side yet to score in the second half of matches this season.
Indeed, Carlisle have conceded eight goals in the first half of fixtures this season; more than any other side.
Only Crewe and Swindon (0%) have a lower proportion of goals scored away from than Port Vale this season (20%).

Crawley v Gillingham
Crawley have lost five points from winning positions; a joint-league-high alongside Stevenage.
Gillingham have conceded 76 fouls this season; the most in the division.
In contrast, Crawley have conceded just 43; a league-low.
No player has attempted more shots without scoring in League One than Gillingham's Charlie Lee (9) this season.
The two clubs have met four times in all competitions, with both teams winning twice.
Crawley have netted three times in the opening fifteen minutes of matches this season; a joint-league-high alongside Coventry.

Crewe v Peterborough
The Railwaymen have not beaten the Posh in six league games, losing twice (D4).
The Posh are yet to lose a game this season after going ahead in a match (W4).
Peterborough have scored three goals from the penalty spot this season; more than any other club.
Britt Assombalonga has netted five goals in his first seven games for the Posh.
Crewe have failed to score in three of their five league matches this season.

Rotherham v Sheff Utd 
The Millers have salvaged five points from losing positions this season; a league-high.
Sheffield United have averaged 69.24% possession so far this season; more than any other League One side.
Rotherham have failed to win any of their last 10 league games against Sheffield United, losing six (D4).
The Millers have conceded 50% of their goals in the opening fifteen minutes of matches this season; a joint-league-high proportion alongside Colchester.
Since their opening day victory over Notts County, the Blades have failed to win in their last five (all comps), losing four (D1).  Indeed, their longest winless run last season was just four league games.

Tranmere v Stevenage
Tranmere have conceded three goals in the opening fifteen minutes of matches this season; a league-high alongside Rotherham.
Stevenage's only win and clean sheet this season came away from home (v Notts County 1-0).
Tranmere have picked up 13 yellow cards already this season, a figure only beaten by opponents Stevenage (15).
Tranmere have attempted just 33 shots (including blocks) this season; the fewest of any League One side.
The two clubs have four times in their history, with Tranmere winning twice (D1 L1).

Coventry v Colchester
The Sky Blues have won five of the last seven league meetings with Colchester, drawing the other two.
Colchester have failed to win in eight league trips to Coventry, losing six (D2).
Callum Wilson has netted six and assisted three goals in five league appearances for Coventry this season.
Coventry have scored four goals in the final fifteen minutes of matches this season; a league-high.
Colchester have conceded more headed goals this season than any other club (3).

Preston v Oldham
Preston have kept three clean sheets in five league matches this season; a joint-league-high alongside MK Dons and Leyton Orient.
88% of Oldham's goals this season have come in the second half of matches; a league-high proportion.
14 goals have been scored in the last four league meetings between the sides, averaging at 3.5 goals per game.
The Lilywhites have drawn two games nil-nil this season, more than any other side.
Only 22.22% of Preston's league goals this season have been scored at home; a league-low proportion.

World Cup Opta Facts - UK teams

Scotland v Belgium
Belgium have won seven of their previous 11 competitive meetings with Scotland (D2 L2), including a 2-0 win in Brussels back in October 2012.
In Scotland, however, Belgium have only won one of five competitive games (3-1 in 1979), losing two and drawing two.
Scotland have only lost one of their last nine home games (W5 D3; all competitions), though that was their most recent game on home soil (2-1 v Wales).
Belgium are unbeaten in six games (W5 D1) and have only lost one of their last 12 (W9 D2).
All of Belgium's last nine international goals have been scored by players who play in the Premier League; Dries Mertens (v Slovakia in February) was the last Belgian not based in England to score for this country.
No side has kept more clean sheets in European World Cup qualification than Belgium (five).

Republic of Ireland v Sweden
Ireland have never beaten Sweden in a competitive fixture (D2 L3).
Despite that, overall the Republic have won three and lost just one of five against Sweden on home soil, with that defeat coming way back in 1949).
Giovanni Trapattoni's side have kept three consecutive clean sheets against the Swedes in all competitions.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored five goals in his last two internationals for Sweden.
The Green Army have lost just one of their last eight internationals (W3 D4), and that was to World and European champions Spain.
Sweden have only won one of their last five away games in all competitions (D2 L2).

Northern Ireland v Portugal
Seven of the 12 previous international meetings between Northern Ireland and Portugal, including the 1-1 draw in Porto back in October 2012, have ended level.
In nine previous World Cup qualifiers between these sides, only 14 goals have been scored with only one game (Northern Ireland 3-0 Portugal in 1957) seeing over two goals.
Northern Ireland's 1-0 victory over Russia last time out ended a run of 13 games without a win and was boss Michael O'Neill's first victory at the helm.
Indeed, the Green and White Army have not won consecutive internationals since early 2009, when they beat San Marino, Poland and Slovenia in successive games.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored Portugal's only goal in each of their last two internationals.
Real Madrid winger Ronaldo has had more shots off target than any other player in European World Cup qualification (16).

England v Moldova
England have won all three previous meetings against Moldova, scoring 12 goals without reply.
Indeed, these three victories for the Three Lions have finished, in chronological order, 3-0, 4-0 and 5-0.
Only against Turkey (31) and Andorra (16) have England scored more goals without reply than they have against Moldova (12).
Excluding penalty shootouts, England are unbeaten in 18 competitive internationals (W 10 D8).
The Three Lions have lost just one of their last 29 competitive home games (W22 D6); a 2-3 to Croatia in 2007 involving an infamous umbrella.
Moldova have lost 13 of their last 16 away games (D1), with both victories in that run coming in San Marino.
Eugen Sidorenco has scored three goals in his last three international appearances.
Danny Welbeck has scored with six of his seven shots on target for England.
England have scored more deflected goals than any other side in European World Cup qualification (two).
Moldova have attempted 136 tackles in qualification for the 2014 World Cup so far, the most of all European sides.

Macedonia v Wales
This will be the first international meeting between Macedonia and Wales.
Gareth Bale has scored two-thirds of Wales' goals so far in this qualification period (four of six).
Wales' 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland in their most recent fixture ended a remarkable run of 46 consecutive games without a draw.
Chris Coleman's side have won just two of their last eight home internationals (D1 L5).
Wales have been credited with more errors leading to goals than any other European side qualifying for the 2014 World Cup (five).
Macedonia have won six and lost just two of their last 10 internationals at home (all competitions).

Scottish Premiership Opta Facts | Aug 24

Celtic v Inverness
In the 25 league matches between these sides, Celtic have 18 wins to Caley's three, with four draws. Inverness scored in each of their four games with Celtic last season, having failed to find the net in the previous three. Despite that, Celtic won three of those four games and have won six of the last seven between the sides.
Inverness' 1-0 win at Celtic Park last season was their first ever league victory at the home of the Bhoys' and their first there since the Scottish Cup victory in 2000 that prompted a rather famous headline.
The last four matches between these sides have seen 16 goals in total hit the back of the net, an average of four per game.
Inverness (W3) and Celtic (W2) are the only Premiership sides to boast 100% records so far this season.
Caley Thistle are one of just two sides yet to concede a goal this season and are the top scorers in the division (6), with Billy McKay leading the way with three to his name so far.

Dundee United v St Johnstone
Five of the last eight games between these two have ended in a draw, including three last season.
In 2011/12, the four fixtures between these sides produced 14 goals - last season only five were scored in total.
This fixture has produced at least one 0-0 draw in each of the last three seasons.
St Johnstone are yet to concede in the league this season and are one of only two sides to achieve this feat. Indeed, they also kept a clean sheet in their last league game of 2012/13.
Dundee United have netted just one goal in three fixtures so far this term (D2 L1).
Stretching back to last season, the Arabs have won just one of their last eight league matches (D2 L5).

Hearts v Aberdeen
In the four games played against each other last season, both sides managed a 2-0 victory and the other two were draws.
Hearts have won their last four games against Aberdeen at Tynecastle, scoring 13 goals and conceding none.
In fact, Aberdeen's 2-0 victory at Pittodrie last season was the first time they had scored in 10 games against Hearts.
Prior to the 1-1 draw between these two on the final day of last season, at least one team failed to score in each of previous 11 meetings.
Hearts have failed to score more than one goal in any of their last five league matches.
In a run which stretches back to April, Aberdeen have lost just one of their last eight in the league (W3 D4).

Kilmarnock v Hibernian
Both teams have scored in this fixture 10 out of the last 11 times they have met in the top tier.
The away side has scored in each of the last 11 league matches between the sides.
Hibernian are unbeaten in four league games against Killie, winning two.
These two sides are among the four teams in the division who are yet to win after playing three matches.
Killie also lost their last two games of the 2012/13 season, thus they are winless in five league matches (D2 L3).
In all competitions, 441 minutes of action passed before Hibs netted their first (and only) goal of the season.

Motherwell v Partick Thistle
These sides have not met since the 2006/07 League Cup when Motherwell triumphed 3-2 at Fir Park. Motherwell are unbeaten in five games against Partick at Fir Park in all competitions (W2 D3).
Patrick have mustered 20 shots on target this season, six more than any other side.
Partick last lost a league fixture on 12 January and have managed a win and two draws on their return to the top flight.
Motherwell have not drawn a Premiership match since 6 April, since then they have won four and lost four.

Ross County v St Mirren
Last season's match at Victoria Park resulted in the only ever 0-0 draw between these sides in all competitions.
The other two fixtures between these sides last season produced a combined 14 goals, with both team managing one win each.
Ross County have leaked nine goals so far this term, four more than any other side.
Ross County have also managed just 14 attempts at goal (excl. blocks) so far, fewer than any other team and almost 12 fewer than the division average of 25.8.
The Buddies have opened the season with one draw and one defeat. Stretching back to last season, they have won just one of their last 12 Premiership matches (D7 L4).
Ross County are the only team in the division to have lost all of their matches so far.

League Two Opta Facts | August 24th

Accrington Stanley v Cheltenham Town
Accrington have faced 20 shots on target so far this season; the most in League Two.
Cheltenham have won just one of their last nine away league games (D3 L5 - inc. playoffs).
Accrington manager James Beattie scored two goals for Stanley in the 2-2 draw between these sides at the Crown Ground last season.
The away team has managed at least one goal in each of the last seven encounters between the sides, and has scored first in five of these.

AFC Wimbledon v Scunthorpe United
Wimbledon have lost just one of their last 12 home league games (W5 D6).
Scunthorpe have committed fewer fouls (19) than any other team in League Two so far this season.
These sides have only met twice in history (in Wimbledon's current monikor) - in the FA Cup in 2011/12. After a 0-0 draw at home AFC Wimbledon won the replay at Glanford Park; 1-0 thanks to a Luke Moore goal.
AFC Wimbledon have managed to keep just two clean sheets in their last 23 league matches at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Bristol Rovers v York City
Bristol Rovers have lost four and won none of their last seven league matches (D3).
York City have not scored in either of their last two visits to the Memorial Stadium.
Only three of the last 19 goals in matches between Bristol Rovers and York have come in the second half.
Bristol Rovers have kept six clean sheets in their last eight league game at home; conceding just two goals during this run.
York's opponents this season have mustered just four shots on target so far; a joint-low. However, two of those shots have been scored.

Burton Albion v Bury
This is Burton's best start to a League Two campaign (seven points from three games).
Only Oxford (75%) have a better shooting accuracy in League Two this season than Bury (60%).
However, Bury have attempted fewer shots (15; excluding blocked) than any other team in the division.
Bury have won three and drawn one of the previous four league matches between these sides. Burton have scored only goal in this run and conceded seven.
There have been no bookings or sending offs in the two matches played at the Pirelli Stadium between the sides. By contrast, there have been four red cards shown in the two matches at Gigg Lane (three for Bury) including three last season.

Chesterfield v Southend United
There have been 19 goals in the last five games between these sides (eight for Chesterfield).
Southend won both of these ties last season, 3-0 at Roots Hall and 1-0 at the Proact Stadium Stadium.
Southend have lost just once in their last five visits to Chesterfield in all competitions (W2 D2).
Chesterfield have won four and lost none of their last five league matches.
Southend are the only side yet to concede a goal in League Two this season.
The Shrimpers have won their opening three league games for the first time since 1990/91. On that occasion, Southend won their opening five matches.

Dagenham and Redbridge v Newport County
Dag and Red have conceded more headed goals than any other team in League Two this season (3).
In all competitions, Newport have lost just two of their last nine away from home (W3 D4).
This will be the first ever meeting between these two sides in the Football League.
The Welsh side have has six different goalscorers in their four competitive games already this season.

Hartlepool v Fleetwood Town
Hartlepool are one of two teams in the Football League yet to score a league goal this season.
Fleetwood are one of two sides (along with Exeter) to have scored two headed goals in League Two this season.
The only previous competitive meeting between these sides was in the 2008/09 FA Cup at Fleetwood's Highbury Stadium. League One Hartlepool beat non-league Fleetwood, 3-2.
Fleetwood have won two league games in a row. They haven't won three in a row since September 2012.
Hartlepool have lost just two of their last 11 home games in league competition (W4 D5).

Mansfield Town v Portsmouth
Mansfield (24%) have the worst shooting accuracy in League Two so far this season.
Portsmouth have already lost five points from leading positions in League Two this season; a league high.
Portsmouth striker David Connolly has scored five goals in his last five appearances for the club.
In 2009/10, Portsmouth were a Premier League side and reached the FA Cup final while Mansfield were in the Football Conference.

Morecambe v Exeter City
Morecambe's Jack Simpson has had more shots than any other player yet to score in League Two this term (8).
Exeter have scored on each of their six visits to Morecambe in league competition.
A player has scored a brace in each of the last three league games between these two sides.
The away side won this fixture 3-0 on both occasions last season.
Away from home, Exeter are without a win in seven league matches (D3 L4).

Northampton Town v Torquay United
Northampton are unbeaten in their last five home matches against Torquay (W2 D3).
Northampton have only scored more than one goal in two of the last 12 meetings between the sides.
There has been a draw between the sides in each of the last five seasons - the home side has always won the other match.
Torquay have tasted victory just once in their last 10 league matches away from home (D4 L5).
No team have committed more fouls than Northampton so far this season. The Cobblers are the only side to have had two players sent off in League Two so far this season.

Oxford United v Wycombe Wanderers
Oxford are the only side to battle back from a losing position to win in League Two this season.
Wycombe have lost only one of their eight league visits to Oxford (W4 D3).
Wycombe have scored in nine of their last ten league games against Oxford. Both previous matches between these sides in August have resulted in a draw.
Oxford, the top scorers in League Two so far (nine goals), are yet to score a headed goal.
Dean Smalley's three league goals for Oxford have come from just four shots in total (excluding blocked shots).

Plymouth Argyle v Rochdale
Plymouth have shipped three goals in the opening 15 minutes of their league matches this season; a high in League Two.
Rochdale have scored one goal in each of their last five matches against Plymouth.
Plymouth's 3-1 victory in this fixture last season was their first win in five games against Rochdale at Home Park.
Rochdale have attempted more shots (35; excluding blocked) than any other team in League Two this season.

Barclays Premier League Opta Facts | Aug 24-26

Fulham v Arsenal
Arsenal won the most points from Barclays Premier League London derbies in 2012-13 (19).
Only against Manchester United (17) have Fulham lost more Barclays Premier League games than versus Arsenal (16).
Fulham have won just three of their previous 24 Premier League games against the Gunners, but all three of these victories have come at Craven Cottage.
There have been four red cards given in the last three Premier League meetings between Fulham and Arsenal (two each) at Craven Cottage.
The Gunners have been given more red cards in the Premier League since the start of 2012/13 than any other side (6), including Laurent Koscielny's dismissal in the opening game of this term.
The Whites attempted just one shot at goal (excluding blocked) in their opening day win over Sunderland, but this shot from Pajtim Kasami decided the game.
Darren Bent has scored six goals in his last eight Premier League games against Arsenal.
Arsenal have not lost their opening two matches of a Premier League season since 1992/93. In 2012/13, Arsenal did not win in the league until their third game, after drawing the first two 0-0.
Fulham have never won their opening two matches of a Premier League season. The last time that they won their first two league games of a season was in 2000/01 in the second tier.
Following his goal against Aston Villa, Olivier Giroud has now scored 12 goals in the Premier League for Arsenal. However, just one of these has come away from home.

Everton v West Bromwich Albion
Everton have dropped just four points from a possible 21 from their seven Barclays Premier League home meetings with WBA.
West Brom have failed to score a goal in four of their last six Barclays Premier League games away from home.
Just one of the previous 14 Barclays Premier League meetings between these two sides has ended in a draw.
Everton averaged the highest possession figure of all Premier League sides on the opening weekend (67%), as well as the second best passing accuracy (88%).
Shane Long scored a goal in each of the two Premier League meetings between Everton and West Brom last season, with both arriving in the 65th minute.
Roberto Martinez has won just one of his last nine matches as a manager in the Premier League (W1 D4 L4).
The Baggies have won only one of their last 10 Premier League games (W1 D3 L6).
Matej Vydra averaged a goal every 126 minutes and 15 seconds in the 2012-13 Championship for his former club Watford; a better ratio than any other player with 10+ goals.
Nicolas Anelka has currently scored for five different Premier League clubs. Should he score for West Brom, he'll join the list of seven players to have scored for six different clubs in the competition.
Nikita Jelavic has scored just one goal in his last 20 hours and 36 minutes of Barclays Premier League football for Everton.

Hull City v Norwich City
Hull City have not scored a Barclays Premier League goal at home for 357 minutes.
Norwich City have won just five points (W1 D2 L7) from their last 10 away games in the Barclays Premier League.
Norwich enjoyed just 33% of possession in their opening game against Everton. Only in five of their 38 Premier League games in 2012/13 did they have lower than this in a match.
The Canaries have won just one of their last seven competitive games against Hull City (L2), but four of these meetings have ended in 1-1 draws.
Hull City won just one of their final five Championship home games in 2012/13 (W1 D2 L2).
Ricky van Wolfswinkel scored on his Premier League debut for Norwich City versus Everton last weekend, despite having just 17 touches of the ball in his 90 minute appearance.
Norwich City have not won back to back away games in the Barclays Premier League since January 2012.
Chris Hughton's side have kept a clean sheet in just two of their last 52 Premier League away trips.
No side kept more clean sheets at home in the Championship last season than Hull City (10).
No Championship player made more assists in 2012/13 than Hull's Robbie Brady (11).

Newcastle United v West Ham United
Newcastle have lost three Barclays Premier League games in a row. They've never lost four in a row in the competition.
West Ham have won just one of their last 14 away games in the Barclays Premier League (W1 D3 L10).
The Hammers were the only side that managed to keep a clean sheet both home and away against Newcastle United in the Premier League last season.
Newcastle have suffered just one defeat in their last 10 Premier League home games against West Ham (W5 D4), but this defeat came last season; 0-1 at St James Park.
Kevin Nolan has scored in three of the last four Premier League encounters between these two sides, although two of those goals came for Newcastle United.
West Ham were the only team not to win consecutive Barclays Premier League games last season. They have a chance to do this at the first opportunity in 2013/14.
After creating the most chances without an assist in the Premier League last term (46), Matt Jarvis assisted Joe Cole's goal with his first chance created in 2013/14.
Newcastle have been given five Premier League red cards since the start of last season, only Arsenal (6) have more in this period.
The Magpies have been given three red cards in their last five Premier League matches
Since the start of 2012, Newcastle have won five of their seven Premier League home games against sides from London (L2).

Southampton v Sunderland
Southampton have scored just three goals in their last six Barclays Premier League matches.
Sunderland have lost six of their last seven Barclays Premier League matches away from home (W1 L6).
The Saints have averaged just 0.74 points per game in the month of August in the Premier League; only Crystal Palace and Swindon Town have lower averages.
The last three Premier League meetings between these two sides have seen just four goals scored in total.
No English player has scored more Premier League goals than Rickie Lambert since the start of 2012/13 (16).
Following his winning goal against West Brom last weekend, Rickie Lambert has now scored 29 out of 29 league penalties he has taken for Southampton.
Sunderland have won four of their last six trips to Southampton in league competition (L2).
The Black Cats have failed to score in two successive Premier League games. They haven't failed to score in three in a row since April 2012 (four games).
There have only been six goals scored in the last four Premier League games involving Southampton (F3 A3).
Pablo Osvaldo scored 16 goals in Serie A for Roma last season; only Edinson Cavani (29) and Antonio Di Natale (23) netted more.

Stoke City v Crystal Palace
Stoke City have scored just three goals in their last six home games in the Barclays Premier League.
Crystal Palace picked up just 35% (25 of 72) of their Championship points last season away from home.
Asmir Begovic was forced in to making the most saves in the Barclays Premier League on the opening weekend (10); also equalling his record tally in a PL appearance.
Stoke allowed Liverpool 11 shots on target in their game last weekend. The Potters have not allowed their opponents more than this in a single Premier League game since April 2010.
Crystal Palace have won just two of their previous 19 Premier League games in the month of August (W2 D7 L10).
Jonathan Walters has started 92 consecutive Premier League games for Stoke City, the current record for outfield players in the competition.
Walters netted two goals in Stoke's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace in their FA Cup replay match back in January.
Stoke City have won four and lost just one of their last six competitive meetings with Crystal Palace (D1).
Crystal Palace have not won a Barclays Premier League away game since October 30th 2004, losing eight and drawing five of their road trips since.
Mark Hughes has not won a game in the Premier League as a manager since May 6th 2012, losing 10 and drawing four of his 14 games in the competition since.

Aston Villa v Liverpool
Aston Villa have conceded a goal in each of their last 11 Barclays Premier League matches at Villa Park.
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has scored seven goals in his last six Barclays Premier League appearances.
Liverpool attempted more shots at goal than any other side on the opening weekend (20), to follow up their league-high tally of 528 shots in 2012/13.
Aston Villa have won just one of their last 15 Premier League home games against Liverpool (D5 L9).
Overall, only Manchester United (13) have won more Premier League games against Aston Villa at Villa Park than Liverpool (10).
The Reds have conceded only five goals in their last 14 trips to Villa Park in the Barclays Premier League.
Christian Benteke scored three goals against Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League last season; more than any other player against the Reds.
Benteke has scored eight goals in his last eight Barclays Premier League appearances at Villa Park.
Since he made his Premier League debut, Liverpool have had a higher win percentage without Luis Suarez in their side (64%) than they have with him (39%) in the competition.
Steven Gerrard has scored more Premier League goals against Aston Villa than versus any other side (11), including one in each of their two PL meetings in 2012/13.

Cardiff City v Manchester City
Cardiff City won more points at home than any other Championship side in 2012/13 (51).
Manchester City have kept a clean sheet in 12 of their 19 Barclays Premier League games so far in 2013.
This will be the first league meeting between these two clubs since they met in the second tier back in March 1985.
Should he score, Craig Bellamy will become the first player in the history of the Barclays Premier League to score for seven different clubs in the competition.
Despite not scoring, Edin Dzeko's total of eight shots versus Newcastle in their opening game was more than he managed in any Premier League game last season.
Just 12 (33%) of Sergio Aguero's 36 Premier League goals for Manchester City have come away from home.
Agüero has scored six goals in his 14 Barclays Premier League appearances in 2013 so far, but has not netted in consecutive appearances in the competition this calendar year.
Cardiff City have lost just one of their last 12 home matches in league competition (W5 D6 L1).
The Bluebirds attempted just one shot on target in their opening Premier League game against West Ham.
Manchester City won just one of their three Premier League away games at newly promoted sides in 2012/13; losing at Southampton (1-3) and drawing at West Ham (0-0).

Tottenham Hotspur v Swansea City
Tottenham have won nine and lost just one of their last 13 Barclays Premier League home games.
Swansea have won just one of their last nine Barclays Premier League away games (L5 D3), failing to score in five of these matches.
Spurs are unbeaten in nine Premier League games (W6 D3) and have lost just three of their last 27 matches in the competition (W17 D7 L3).
The Swans have won just one point from their four previous Barclays Premier League meetings with Tottenham (D1 L3).
Swansea City have won just two of their 12 Premier League games since winning the Capital One Cup in February 2013 (D3 L7).
Roberto Soldado opened his goal scoring account for Spurs at Crystal Palace and has now scored 11 goals in his last nine in league competition.
Wilfried Bony scored with his first shot on target in the Premier League last weekend against Man Utd. He was the top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie in 2012/13, with 31 goals.
Jan Vertonghen scored in both of the Premier League games between Spurs and Swansea last season.
Swansea have lost three Premier League games in a row. They haven't lost four in a row in the competition since April 2012.
The Swans have lost, and failed to score, in three of their last four Premier League games away in London.

Manchester United v Chelsea
Robin van Persie has now scored nine goals in his last eight Barclays Premier League appearances.
Chelsea could become the first team ever to win two Barclays Premier League games at Old Trafford versus Man Utd in a calendar year.
Manchester United have suffered 14 Premier League defeats against Chelsea; more than against any other side.
The Red Devils' win percentage against Chelsea in the Premier League is just 31%; their lowest figure against an opponent in the competition.
These two sides met five times in 2012/13 in all competitions, with Chelsea prevailing three times and losing just once.
Javier Hernandez has scored in six of his last nine appearances against Chelsea in all competitions.
Jose Mourinho has lost just two of his seven competitive games as a manager at Old Trafford (W3 D2 L2).
Wayne Rooney provided two assists as a substitute versus Swansea. This only happened in the Premier League only twice in the whole of 2012-13 (Oscar & Hope Akpan).
A win in this game will ensure Chelsea have won their opening three league games in four of the last five seasons.
Juan Mata has scored in each of the last three Barclays Premier League games between Chelsea and Manchester United.

Championship Opta Facts | August 24 - 25

Bolton v QPR
Bolton have gone seven league games without defeat against QPR, winning six.
Six different players have scored QPR's six goals this season (all competitions).
No side has attempted more shots this season than QPR (45).
The Trotters have won eight of their last 10 league clashes with the R's on home soil (L2).
The R's have struck the woodwork three times already this season; a joint-league-high alongside Birmingham City.
The Trotters are yet to win in the league this season, extending their winless run to five games, which includes two fixtures at the end of the 2012/13 campaign (D4 L1).
QPR's 1-0 victory over Ipswich was their first clean sheet in six league games.

Blackburn v Barnsley
Rovers are currently enjoying a six-match (all comps) unbeaten run against the Tykes, winning four.
Chris O'Grady has netted five times in his last seven league matches for Barnsley.
The two sides met twice last season with Blackburn winning on both occasions (2-1 and 3-1).
After scoring seven goals in his last nine league games of 2012/13 campaign, Jordan Rhodes is yet to find the back of the net this season, having featured three times.
Jordan Rhodes netted twice in two matches against the Tykes last campaign.
The Tykes have gone five matches (all competitions) without a victory (D3 L2).

Blackpool v Reading
Blackpool have suffered just one defeat in their last 11 games, winning five and drawing five
Adam Le Fondre has netted four times in his last six league games for Reading (Premier League included).
The Tangerines have enjoyed just two victories in their last 10 league fixtures against the Royals (L6 D2).
The Seasiders are unbeaten in their last three home league games at Bloomfield Road against Reading, winning twice (D1).
Blackpool and Reading are two of eight teams yet to taste defeat in the Championship this season.
Four of the five goals scored by Blackpool this season have come in the final fifteen minutes of matches; only Watford have scored as many goals in the final fifteen minutes.

Brighton v Burnley
Last season, Brighton won on both occasions against Burnley, scoring four goals in the process (1-0 and 3-1).
Burnley are now unbeaten in their last six league games, winning four (two 2-1s and two 2-0s) and drawing two (both 1-1).
Gordon Greer scored at both ends against Burnley during the Seagulls' 3-1 victory last season; scoring an own goal in the 60th minute and then scoring Brighton's third in the 88th minute.
After going eight Championship games without scoring, Sam Vokes has scored twice in two games for the Clarets.
The Seagulls have conceded 43 fouls so far this season; a league-high figure.
Leonardo Ulloa has netted seven of his 12 goals (all comps) for Brighton at home.

Charlton v Doncaster
Charlton forward Simon Church has netted three goals in four games (all comps) this season, after managing just one goal in the whole of last season.
Doncaster have won just two of their six meetings in total with Charlton, losing the other four.
They have met just twice since the turn of the century (in 2008/09), with Donny winning 2-1 at the Valley, courtesy of goals from James Coppinger and Brian Stock and Charlton winning 1-0 away.
After failing to score in 16 league games for Huddersfield and Derby, Theo Robinson has netted twice
in two games since joining Doncaster this season.
Donny have lost only once in their last six away matches, winning four (D1).
This season, only Birmingham's Darren Randolph (15) has made more saves than Charlton's Ben Hamer (13).

Huddersfield v Bournemouth
Huddersfield striker James Vaughan has scored four goals in his last three games (all comps).
After 14 league games without scoring at the end of last season, the Cherries' Lewis Grabban has netted four in three matches this season.
Bournemouth are enjoying a six-match unbeaten run (incl. play offs) against Huddersfield, winning twice and drawing four.
In the 2010/11 season, the two sides met four times (incl. play offs), with all those clashes ending in score draws.
Only Brighton's Inigo Calderon has made more interceptions than Bournemouth defender Steve Cook so far this season.
The Cherries have recorded just two headed attempts on goal this season; a league-low tally.

Ipswich v Leeds
The Tractor Boys have won five of their last six home matches against the Whites (D1).
Leeds have picked up four red cards in their last eight clashes with Ipswich (Ipswich also suffered one sending-off).
Only Junior Hoilett (22) has attempted more dribbles this season than Ross McCormack this season (15).
Ipswich have scored in each of their last nine home league matches against Leeds, keeping four clean sheets in the process.
Ipswich have lost three of their first four matches of the 2013/14 season (all comps), winning the other.
The Tractor Boys have mustered just 22 shots this season, a haul superior to just two other sides.

Leicester v Birmingham
Only midlands rivals Forest have conceded fewer goals (0) than the Foxes this season (1).
Birmingham have suffered just one defeat in their last six league games against Leicester (W2 D3).
No player in the division has attempted more tackles than Birmingham's Tom Adeyemi (15) this season.
The Foxes have gone six games without keeping a clean sheet against the Blues, conceding nine in the process.
There have been two red cards in total in the last four league matches between the two teams - one for each side.
The Blues have received 10 yellow cards this season; a division high.

Sheffield Wednesday v Millwall
The Owls have won their last three league matches against the Lions, scoring six times and keeping one clean sheet.
Millwall have failed to score in six successive games in the Championship.
However, three of Wednesday's last four victories against Millwall have come on the road.
Miguel Llera scored six goals last season with three of those coming in the two appearances against Millwall.
Including the 1-1 draw at Elland Road, Sheffield Wednesday have won just one league game in their last eight (3D 4L).
Chris Kirkland has made 13 saves so far this season, a figure beaten only by Birmingham keeper Darren Randolph (15).

Yeovil v Derby
The Glovers have lost four of their last six league games, winning the other two.
Derby have enjoyed just two victories in their last 13 league fixtures away from home.
This will be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs at any level of football.
Will Hughes has created nine chances for his team-mates this season; more than any other Derby player.
Only Birmingham City (10) have received more yellow cards this season than Derby (7).
The Rams are yet to keep a clean sheet this season in the league. Indeed, last season, only Bristol City (6) kept fewer than Derby (8).

Watford v Nottm Forest
Since the start of 2012/13, Gianfranco Zola's men have scored 98 goals in the league (incl. play offs); 22 more than any other side.
The Tricky Trees have kept three clean sheets this season, more than any other Championship side.
Watford are unbeaten in their last three league matches against Nottingham Forest, winning two.
Nottingham Forest have won all three of their league fixtures this season (four in all competitions). Indeed, Forest last won their opening three league fixtures since the start of the 2006/07 season.
Troy Deeney has netted nine times in his last eight league games (incl. play offs) for the Hornets.
Almen Abdi has assisted three goals for the Hornets this season; a league-high figure.

Wigan v Middlesbrough
Wigan have netted just once in their last five meetings with ‘Boro, failing to score in any of the last three clashes.
Boro' have registered just one win in their last six league games, losing three and drawing two.
Prior to Wigan's 2-2 draw with Doncaster, Shaun Maloney's last five goals for Wigan all came on the road. Indeed, Maloney's goal against Donny was his first at the DW Stadium since February.
No player has attempted more shots this season Middlesbrough's Lukas Jutkiewicz (11).
Four of the last five meetings have been decided by a single goal; 1-0 in each of those four matches.
Wigan's Scott Carson is the only goalkeeper to have made a save from the penalty spot so far this campaign.

League One Opta Facts | August 23-25

Colchester United v Carlisle United
Last season, Colchester United won both of their two league meetings against Carlisle 2-0, with four different players getting on the score sheet.
Carlisle have lost their opening three league games for the first time since 2003/04. That season saw them relegated from the Football League.
On their travels to Colchester, Carlisle have failed to score more than one goal in a game in their last 15 visits.
Colchester have won two of their last four home league games (D1 L1).
The Cumbrians have conceded a league high three goals by way of headers so far this season.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crawley Town
This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
Only Coventry City (46; excluding blocked shots) have attempted more shots than Wolves (43) so far this season.
Crawley have already dropped five points from leading positions this season; a high for the division.
Wolves have won 20 and lost just one of their last 25 home games in the third tier of English football.
The Red Devils have scored four goals in the opening 30 minutes of their matches this season; more than any other team in League One.

Bradford City v Sheffield United
The Bantams are currently enduring a 14-match winless streak against the Blades in the league, losing nine and drawing five.
Sheffield United have won their last five league games against Bradford City.
Nahki Wells have now scored in seven consecutive games for Bradford City.
The Blades average 71.19% possession so far this season; more than any other League One side.
Febian Brandy has been fouled more often than any other player in League One this season (15).

Brentford v Walsall
Brentford have recorded only one win in their eight league meetings with Walsall (L3 D4).
Walsall have failed to score in three of the last four matches against Brentford.
Brentford have faced just 12 shots so far this season; a low in League One.
Walsall have won just one of their last six league matches on the road (D4 L1). However, that win did come in their only away league match this season.
Clayton Donaldson, who scored 18 league goals last season, has failed to score with any of his seven shots so far this season. No player who is yet to score has attempted more shots.

Leyton Orient v Crewe Alexandra
Leyton Orient have gone four games unbeaten against Crewe in the league, winning twice (D2).
Crewe have won three and lost just one of their last five league games.
Orient have won their opening three league games for the first since 2007/08. On that occasion, they drew their fourth game.
On the road, Alexandra haven't kept a clean sheet in the league for 17 matches.
The O's have scored six headed goals so far this season. No other team has scored more than two with their heads.

MK Dons v Bristol City
MK Dons have never beaten Bristol City in the league; losing three times and drawing once.
Only Carlisle (33) have allowed more shots on target than Bristol City (26) so far this season.
The Dons have lost both previous home games against the Robins (0-1 & 1-2).
Bristol City have lost 10 and won none of their last 13 league matches on the road.
MK Dons have hit the target with just 37.0% of their shots so far this season; the worst accuracy in the league.

Notts County v Stevenage
After winning their first two league fixtures against Stevenage, the Magpies have lost their last two (1-2 & 0-2).
Stevenage's only competitive victory against Notts County came in the FA Cup in January 2012, as the Boro' progressed to the next round thanks to a Damion Stewart own goal.
No side has attempted fewer shots in their opening three league games (21) than Stevenage this season.
Notts County have lost three of their last six home games in League One.
Stevenage have never before lost their opening three games of a Football League season.

Oldham Athletic v Port Vale
This will be the first meeting between the two sides since March 2008, when Oldham secured a 3-0 victory over Port Vale.
Port Vale have lost just three of their last 16 league games on the road (W6 D7).
The Latics have failed to score in three of their last five matches against Port Vale with two of those attempts occurring at home.
Only Gillingham (42) won more points away from home last season in League Two than Port Vale (41).

Rotherham United v Shrewsbury Town
Rotherham have not beaten Shrewsbury in the league in nine attempts losing six and drawing three.
The Shrews are unbeaten in four on their travels to Rotherham; winning twice (D2) and scoring seven goals in the process.
The Millers have picked up four points from losing positions this season; a high for League One so far.
Rotherham have conceded three times in the opening 15 minutes of their matches this season; a high for League One.
The Shrews have won none and lost two of their last five league matches on the road.

Swindon Town v Gillingham
Swindon have won their last three home league games in a row; and are unbeaten in six (D3).
Gillingham won more points away from home last season (42) in League Two than they did at home (41).
However, the Gills have drawn five and won none of their last eight league matches on the road.
Swindon have won their last four matches against Gillingham at the County Ground and are unbeaten in five (D1).
The Gills have failed to score in three of their last four trips to Swindon.

Tranmere Rovers v Peterborough United
Tranmere are now without a win in nine league games (D2 L7).
Peterborough have won their opening three league games for the first time since 1999/2000 (when they won promotion through the play-offs from the fourth tier).
Tranmere have not lost to Peterborough at home in the league in 15 attempts, winning nine times (D6); a run stretching back to 1982.
After failing to score in the last three home games of the 2012/13 campaign, Tranmere have netted five goals in two matches (all comps) at Prenton Park this season.

Coventry City v Preston North End
Coventry have gone four games without a victory over the Lilywhites on home soil (D3 L1).
In all competitions, Preston have lost just one of their last 10 (W4 D5).
Coventry's games have produced 18 goals so far this season; more than any other team in League One.
Preston are unbeaten in nine matches against Coventry; winning five.
Billy Daniels has scored with three of his five shots this season for Coventry.