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    Premier League Boxing Day: Interesting Records and Team Statistics

    Premier League Boxing Day: Interesting Records and Team Statistics
    01/02/2025 6172

    Boxing Day football fixtures have long been a cherished tradition in English football, offering fans memorable matches and remarkable records.

    From high-scoring games to individual player achievements, the history of Boxing Day football is rich with notable statistics.

    Historic High-Scoring Matches

    One of the most extraordinary Boxing Day rounds occurred in 1963, when 10 First Division matches produced a total of 66 goals, averaging 6.6 goals per game—a record that remains unmatched.

    Notable results from that day include Fulham's 10-1 victory over Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers' 8-2 win against West Ham United.

    Premier League Team Performances

    In the Premier League era, certain teams have distinguished themselves with impressive Boxing Day records:

    • Manchester United: The Red Devils have been particularly successful, securing 21 wins and 4 draws out of 27 matches, scoring 71 goals in the process.
    • Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs are a goalscoring machine on Boxing day as they have nailed 53 goals in 26 matches, making it 2.04 average per game.
    • Arsenal: The Gunners have also performed well, achieving six wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last nine Boxing Day fixtures.

    Boxing Day 2023/24

    The previous season Boxing Day fixtures lived up to their reputation, offering football fans a thrilling blend of action, drama, and significance. As a longstanding tradition in English football, Boxing Day matches bring an extra layer of excitement, and this season was no exception. The day’s fixtures not only delivered entertaining football but also played a crucial role in shaping the league table for the second half of the season.

    Boxing Day 2023/24 saw five Premier League matches played on the 26th of December, producing 19 goals across the day. With an average of 3.8 goals per game, last year’s fixtures maintained the historical trend of high-scoring encounters during the festive period. The results reflected a competitive landscape, with a mix of home and away victories as well as draws.

    The balance between home and away outcomes illustrates Boxing Day’s unpredictable character, where teams often surpass expectations in pursuit of crucial points. However, the away wins overcome the home advantage with Forest, Luton and Liverpool all winning.

    Home team
    Away team
    Probability %
    1X2
    Pred
    Correct score
    Avg. goals
    Weather conditions
    Coef.
    Score
    Live
    coef.
    EPL
    453421
    12-0
    2 - 0
    2.34
    9°
    -278
    -278 +425 +650 no no no
    FT
    1 - 1(1 - 1)
    -
    - - -

    Premier League

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    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    Manchester City 21 9 7 0 2 10
    2
    Arsenal 21 8 7 0 1 8
    3
    Brighton 19 9 6 1 2 17
    4
    Chelsea 16 9 5 1 3 4
    5
    Liverpool 15 8 4 3 1 3
    6
    Brentford 14 9 3 5 1 7
    7
    Bournemouth 12 9 3 3 3 1
    8
    Tottenham 12 9 3 3 3 0
    9
    Hull City 11 9 2 5 2 1
    10
    Leeds United 11 9 2 5 2 1
    11
    Newcastle United 11 8 3 2 3 -2
    12
    Aston Villa 11 8 3 2 3 -3
    13
    Ipswich Town 11 9 3 2 4 -4
    14
    Everton 10 8 2 4 2 -1
    15
    Coventry City 9 9 3 0 6 -7
    16
    Fulham 8 8 2 2 4 -2
    17
    Manchester United 7 9 1 4 4 -5
    18
    Crystal Palace 7 9 2 1 6 -12
    19
    Nottingham Forest 6 9 1 3 5 -6
    20
    Sunderland 5 9 1 2 6 -10
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