SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Sean Dyche, Manager of Burnley reacts during the Premier League match between Southampton and Burnley at St Mary's Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Sean Dyche, Manager of Burnley reacts during the Premier League match between Southampton and Burnley at St Mary's Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Sean Dyche, Manager of Burnley reacts during the Premier League match between Southampton and Burnley at St Mary's Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Where Burnley, Newcastle United and Norwich City rank among the Premier League most unlucky teams in the last five years

A new study by Bookmakers.TV have revealed the unluckiest team in the Premier League.
By Molly Burke
Published 27th Oct 2021, 13:08 BST
Updated 27th Oct 2021, 13:20 BST

Bookmakers.TV have released a full table of the Premier League teams’ unlucky incidents from the 2016/17 season to the present day. Research analysed the most unlucky on-pitch moments with include own goals, hitting the wordwork and errors leading to goals.

According to the study, Sean Dyche's Burnley side are one of the most fortunate in the Premier League with one of the lowest combined totals for their unlucky moments.

We take a look at the table – starting with the most unlucky.

Own Goals: 5. Hit Woodwork: 112. Errors Leading to Goals: 24. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 141.

1. Manchester City

Own Goals: 5. Hit Woodwork: 112. Errors Leading to Goals: 24. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 141. Photo: Alex Livesey

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Own Goals: 7. Hit Woodwork: 93. Errors Leading to Goals: 24. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 141.

2. Leeds United

Own Goals: 7. Hit Woodwork: 93. Errors Leading to Goals: 24. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 141. Photo: Pool

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Own Goals: 8. Hit Woodwork: 97. Errors Leading to Goals: 31. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 136.

3. Brentford

Own Goals: 8. Hit Woodwork: 97. Errors Leading to Goals: 31. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 136. Photo: Clive Rose

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Own Goals: 7. Hit Woodwork: 81. Errors Leading to Goals: 40. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 128.

4. Aston Villa

Own Goals: 7. Hit Woodwork: 81. Errors Leading to Goals: 40. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 128. Photo: TIM KEETON

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