Premier League 2025/26 Season: Statistical Leaders and Laggards
A breakdown of key statistical trends from the 2025/26 Premier League season, covering set-pieces, long-range goals, and domestic talent usage.
The 2025/26 Premier League season offered a wealth of interesting statistics that reflect the tactical diversity across the clubs. By analyzing goals from set-pieces, long-range strikes, and contributions from English players, we can identify which teams found the most success in these specific areas.
Mastery of set-pieces proved vital for the top-performing sides. Arsenal led the way with 29 goals, followed by Manchester United (26) and Leeds United (23). At the other end of the spectrum, Burnley struggled in this department, scoring only 10 times from dead-ball situations.
In terms of distance shooting, Aston Villa stood out by scoring 15 goals from outside the box, with Bournemouth following with 12. Conversely, teams like Brentford and Everton rarely relied on long-range efforts, managing only 2 and 3 goals respectively.
The data also highlighted the usage of domestic talent. Aston Villa topped the chart again, with 32 goals scored by English players. Meanwhile, Sunderland showed the lowest reliance on English scorers, recording only one such goal throughout the campaign.