Premier League 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
EnglandSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Premier League
This page covers the Premier League season in England. The 2026/2027 field includes 20 teams, and Manchester City sits atop the standings with 18 points. The schedule runs from August 21, 2026 through May 30, 2027. Teams combine for 2.95 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 55% of games.
Premier League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
60 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 Premier League season. Manchester City leads the standings with 18 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games. 57% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 45% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 38% of games. 32% end in a draw. Road teams win 30% of games.
Team leaders
Brighton & Hove Albion has the league's highest scoring average at 3.00 goals per game. Both teams scored in 83% of Chelsea's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16:5 | +11 | 18 | 3.00 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | +5 | 15 | 2.50 | WWWLW |
| 3 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18:5 | +13 | 13 | 2.17 | LDWWW |
| 4 |  Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12:6 | +6 | 10 | 1.67 | DDDWD |
| 5 |  Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8:5 | +3 | 10 | 1.67 | DDDWD |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15:13 | +2 | 10 | 1.67 | WLDLW |
| 7 |  Leeds United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | +3 | 9 | 1.50 | DDWDL |
| 8 |  Hull City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:6 | +2 | 9 | 1.50 | WDDLD |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:7 | 0 | 9 | 1.50 | DWDWL |
| 10 |  Ipswich Town | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 9 | 1.50 | LLWLW |
| 11 |  Newcastle United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:13 | -3 | 8 | 1.33 | WDLWL |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 7 | 1.17 | LWLDW |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:9 | 0 | 6 | 1.00 | WDLDD |
| 14 |  Coventry City | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5:11 | -6 | 6 | 1.00 | LLLWW |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | -3 | 5 | 0.83 | DDWLL |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:11 | -5 | 5 | 0.83 | LDLWD |
| 17 |  Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:12 | -6 | 4 | 0.67 | WDLLL |
| 18 |  Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:9 | -6 | 3 | 0.50 | LDDLD |
| 19 |  AFC Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7:13 | -6 | 3 | 0.50 | DDDLL |
| 20 |  Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6:10 | -4 | 2 | 0.33 | LLDDL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 60 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Brighton & Hove Albion3.00
- 2Manchester City2.67
- 3Chelsea2.50
- 4Brentford2.00
- 5Arsenal1.67
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Brighton & Hove Albion0.83
- 2Arsenal0.83
- 3Leeds United0.83
- 4Manchester City0.83
- 5Everton0.83
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Chelsea83%
- 2AFC Bournemouth83%
- 3Newcastle United83%
- 4Brentford67%
- 5Manchester United67%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Chelsea100%
- 2Newcastle United83%
- 3Brighton & Hove Albion67%
- 4Arsenal67%
- 5Aston Villa67%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1Tottenham Hotspur7.0
- 2Manchester United6.7
- 3Manchester City6.2
- 4Chelsea5.7
- 5Fulham5.5
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Premier League rates above average for game pace, below average for chance quality and above average for openness. Home advantage is below average, game intensity is close to average, and competitive balance is below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 6 | 2.15 | 1.29 | +0.86 | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 1.92 | 1.28 | +0.64 | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| 3 | Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1.75 | 1.29 | +0.46 | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 6 | 1.55 | 1.17 | +0.39 | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 6 | 1.67 | 1.31 | +0.36 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| 6 | Manchester City | 6 | 1.62 | 1.30 | +0.31 | 10 | 18 | +8 |
| 7 | Everton | 6 | 1.74 | 1.43 | +0.31 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| 8 | AFC Bournemouth | 6 | 1.46 | 1.29 | +0.17 | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| 9 | Sunderland | 6 | 1.49 | 1.32 | +0.17 | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| 10 | Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | 1.60 | 1.51 | +0.09 | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| 11 | Brentford | 6 | 1.68 | 1.62 | +0.06 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| 12 | Fulham | 6 | 1.60 | 1.69 | -0.09 | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| 13 | Chelsea | 6 | 1.55 | 1.66 | -0.10 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 6 | 1.29 | 1.64 | -0.36 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| 15 | Hull City | 6 | 1.29 | 1.65 | -0.37 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| 16 | Ipswich Town | 6 | 1.37 | 1.81 | -0.44 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| 17 | Aston Villa | 6 | 1.21 | 1.74 | -0.53 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 18 | Newcastle United | 6 | 1.32 | 1.88 | -0.57 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| 19 | Coventry City | 6 | 1.18 | 1.85 | -0.67 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 1.26 | 1.97 | -0.71 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 7
FAQ
How many teams play in Premier League?
Premier League has 20 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 Premier League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Premier League schedule runs from August 21, 2026 through May 30, 2027.
How many rounds are in the Premier League season?
The 2026/2027 Premier League schedule covers 38 rounds.
Who leads the Premier League standings?
Manchester City leads Premier League with 18 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Premier League?
Brighton & Hove Albion has the league's highest scoring average at 3.00 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Premier League?
Brighton & Hove Albion allows the fewest goals in Premier League, at 0.83 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Premier League?
Premier League games average 2.95 goals.
How often do Premier League games finish Over 2.5 goals?
57% of Premier League games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Premier League?
Both teams score in 55% of Premier League games.
How often do home teams win in Premier League?
Home teams win 38% of Premier League games.
What does xG show in Premier League stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Premier League xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in Premier League?
Erling Braut Haaland leads the recorded scoring table in Premier League for 2026/2027 with 6 goals.