Ykkösliiga 2026: standings, schedule and stats
FinlandSeason 2026
About the league: Ykkösliiga
This page covers the Ykkösliiga season in Finland. The 2026 field includes 10 teams, and KTP sits atop the standings with 58 points. The schedule runs from April 3, 2026 through October 17, 2026. Teams combine for 2.65 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 45% of games.
Ykkösliiga 2026: season in numbers
Season overview
130 games have been completed in the 2026 Ykkösliiga season. KTP leads the standings with 58 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games. 48% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 55% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 42% of games. 23% end in a draw. Road teams win 35% of games.
Team leaders
Haka has the league's highest scoring average at 1.92 goals per game. Both teams scored in 69% of KäPa's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 48:26 | +22 | 58 | 2.23 | WWWDL | |
| 2 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 41:21 | +20 | 49 | 1.89 | DWLDL | |
| 3 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 50:29 | +21 | 47 | 1.81 | LDWLW | |
| 4 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 36:21 | +15 | 44 | 1.69 | LWLDW | |
| 5 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 23:40 | -17 | 35 | 1.35 | WLWLL | |
| 6 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 28:36 | -8 | 30 | 1.15 | WDWDD | |
| 7 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 29:44 | -15 | 29 | 1.11 | DDLDL | |
| 8 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 37:37 | 0 | 26 | 1.00 | DLLWW | |
| 9 | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 31:46 | -15 | 25 | 0.96 | DLWWD | |
| 10 | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 21:44 | -23 | 17 | 0.65 | LDLDW |
League statistics
The 2026 season stats cover 130 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.
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Ykkösliiga rates close to average for game pace, above average for chance quality and close to average for openness. Home advantage is below average, game intensity is below average, and competitive balance is close to average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Saidy Saibo10.00
- 2Topi Valtonen9.84
- 3Samuli Hölttä9.04
- 4Nils Henrijs Veinbergs8.84
- 5Roni Polat8.73
- 6Junior Christian Chibuzor8.59
- 7Oliver Whyte8.06
- 8Petteri Forsell7.92
Most minutes
- 1Anton Lepola2,340
- 2Alex Ramula2,340
- 3Yoshiaki Kikuchi2,334
- 4Julius Salo2,312
- 5Petteri Forsell2,252
- 6Maksym Zhuk2,250
- 7Mustapha Coker2,235
- 8Henrik Ölander2,223
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 | 26 | 1.62 | 1.06 | +0.57 | 46 | 44 | -2 | |
| 2 | 26 | 1.70 | 1.20 | +0.50 | 44 | 47 | +3 | |
| 3 | 26 | 1.74 | 1.32 | +0.42 | 43 | 58 | +15 | |
| 4 | 26 | 1.38 | 1.42 | -0.03 | 36 | 49 | +13 | |
| 5 | 26 | 1.45 | 1.49 | -0.04 | 35 | 26 | -9 | |
| 6 | 26 | 1.45 | 1.51 | -0.06 | 35 | 29 | -6 | |
| 7 | 26 | 1.35 | 1.56 | -0.21 | 33 | 30 | -3 | |
| 8 | 26 | 1.40 | 1.63 | -0.23 | 32 | 25 | -7 | |
| 9 | 26 | 1.23 | 1.57 | -0.34 | 30 | 35 | +5 | |
| 10 | 26 | 1.32 | 1.90 | -0.58 | 27 | 17 | -10 |
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 27
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in Ykkösliiga?
Ykkösliiga has 10 teams in the 2026 season.
When does the 2026 Ykkösliiga season start and end?
The 2026 Ykkösliiga schedule runs from April 3, 2026 through October 17, 2026.
How many rounds are in the Ykkösliiga season?
The 2026 Ykkösliiga schedule covers 27 rounds.
Who leads the Ykkösliiga standings?
KTP leads Ykkösliiga with 58 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Ykkösliiga?
Haka has the league's highest scoring average at 1.92 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Ykkösliiga?
JIPPO allows the fewest goals in Ykkösliiga, at 0.81 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Ykkösliiga?
Ykkösliiga games average 2.65 goals.
How often do Ykkösliiga games finish Over 2.5 goals?
48% of Ykkösliiga games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Ykkösliiga?
Both teams score in 45% of Ykkösliiga games.
How often do home teams win in Ykkösliiga?
Home teams win 42% of Ykkösliiga games.
What does xG show in Ykkösliiga stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Ykkösliiga 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 Ykkösliiga?
Petteri Forsell leads the recorded scoring table in Ykkösliiga for 2026 with 11 goals.
