Ykkösliiga 2026
FinlandSeason 2026
About the league: Ykkösliiga
This page gathers the statistics for Ykkösliiga, a football league in Finland. The 2026 campaign brings together 10 teams — KTP top the table on 51 points. The schedule covers matches from 3 April 2026 to 17 October 2026. Fans see 2.50 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 43% of games.
Ykkösliiga 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 107 Ykkösliiga matches have been completed. KTP leads the table with 51 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.50. BTTS: 43%. Over 2.5: 45%. Clean-sheet matches: 57%.
Result split
Home wins: 42%. Draws: 21%. Away wins: 36%.
Team rankings
Haka has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.95. Both teams scored in 62% of KäPa's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 38:21 | +17 | 51 | 2.32 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 37:14 | +23 | 45 | 2.04 | WDWWD | |
| 3 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 41:22 | +19 | 40 | 1.91 | WWWWL | |
| 4 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 29:19 | +10 | 37 | 1.68 | LLWWL | |
| 5 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 18:29 | -11 | 29 | 1.38 | LWLLD | |
| 6 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 26:33 | -7 | 27 | 1.23 | WWLLD | |
| 7 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 22:33 | -11 | 21 | 1.00 | WLLLL | |
| 8 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 25:29 | -4 | 19 | 0.91 | LLDWW | |
| 9 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 21:35 | -14 | 17 | 0.81 | LLLLD | |
| 10 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 11:33 | -22 | 12 | 0.57 | LLWLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 107 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
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 sits Close to average for match pace, Above average for chance quality and Below average for openness. Home advantage is Below average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Below 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
- 7Atomu Tanaka8.29
- 8Petteri Forsell8.23
Most minutes
- 1Anton Lepola1,890
- 2Valentin Purosalo1,890
- 3Matias Paavola1,890
- 4Maksym Zhuk1,890
- 5Yoshiaki Kikuchi1,890
- 6Alex Ramula1,890
- 7Julius Salo1,873
- 8Petteri Forsell1,818
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 | 22 | 1.63 | 1.10 | +0.53 | 38 | 37 | -1 | |
| 2 | 22 | 1.71 | 1.28 | +0.43 | 36 | 51 | +15 | |
| 3 | 21 | 1.65 | 1.19 | +0.45 | 35 | 40 | +5 | |
| 4 | 22 | 1.48 | 1.35 | +0.13 | 32 | 45 | +13 | |
| 5 | 22 | 1.44 | 1.49 | -0.05 | 30 | 27 | -3 | |
| 6 | 21 | 1.43 | 1.55 | -0.11 | 27 | 19 | -8 | |
| 7 | 21 | 1.35 | 1.52 | -0.17 | 27 | 21 | -6 | |
| 8 | 21 | 1.37 | 1.61 | -0.25 | 26 | 17 | -9 | |
| 9 | 21 | 1.21 | 1.60 | -0.39 | 24 | 29 | +5 | |
| 10 | 21 | 1.22 | 1.85 | -0.64 | 21 | 12 | -9 |
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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 22
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?
The 2026 season of Ykkösliiga includes 10 teams.
When does the 2026 Ykkösliiga season start and end?
The 2026 Ykkösliiga season runs from 3 April 2026 to 17 October 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Ykkösliiga season have?
The 2026 Ykkösliiga season spans 27 matchweeks.
Who leads the Ykkösliiga table?
KTP leads Ykkösliiga with 51 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Ykkösliiga?
Haka has the strongest attack in Ykkösliiga, scoring 1.95 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Ykkösliiga?
PK-35 concedes the fewest goals in Ykkösliiga, 0.64 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Ykkösliiga?
Ykkösliiga averages 2.50 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Ykkösliiga?
Over 2.5 lands in 45% of Ykkösliiga matches.
How often do both teams score in Ykkösliiga?
BTTS lands in 43% of Ykkösliiga matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Ykkösliiga?
Home teams win 42% of matches in Ykkösliiga.
Who is the top scorer in Ykkösliiga?
Torfiq Ali-Abubakar leads the recorded scoring table in Ykkösliiga for 2026 with 8 goals.
