Premier League : the record no team wants to break
In the 2022-2023 Premier League season, Sheffield United set a new, unwanted record by conceding an astonishing 104 goals. This staggering figure highlights the defensive struggles the team faced throughout the campaign, averaging 2.74 goals conceded per match.
Alarmingly, 53 of those goals came while the team was in a well-structured formation, indicating that their defensive shape was far from solid. Across the 38-game season, they had nine matches in which they conceded four or more goals, further emphasizing the consistency of their defensive frailties.
With this, the Blades have shattered the record for the most goals conceded in the history of the 20-team Premier League. Sheffield United has now become the worst defensive side in the history of English top-flight football. Previously, this dubious record was held by Swindon Town, who conceded 100 goals during the 1993-1994 season.
However, at that time, the league featured 22 teams and spanned 42 matches—four more than the current format. Since the 1995/96 season, the top tier of English football has been reduced to 20 clubs.
This negative record serves as a cautionary tale for future teams looking to maintain their Premier League status, showcasing the devastating consequences of an unstable defense.
The Worst Defenses in the Premier League Over the Last 10 Years
- Leeds 78
- Norwich 84
- WBA 76
- Norwich 75
- Fulham 81
- West Ham and Stoke City 68
- Hull 80
- Aston Villa 76
- QPR 73
- Fulham 85
EYE OF THE GAME analyzes thousands of goals every week to generate relevant data that deciphers the pattern of each club and accurately identifies the strengths and weaknesses of players in 37 leagues and international competitions. Serving the media, clubs, and player agents, EYE OF THE GAME is a respected actor in the industry of football.
