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The Most Important Premier League Goals Scored by Substitutes

Substitutions can change games, but some subs have more impact than others. We look across arguably the 10 most important goals scored by substitutes in Premier League history.

Top-Scoring Substitutes in Premier League History

Jermain Defoe has scored more goals than any other player after coming on as a substitute in Premier League history, but which other players have provided a boost from the…

Premier League Hat-Tricks by Substitutes

Only seven players in Premier League history have scored a hat-trick after coming on as a substitute. We look back at each of those occasions.

How Substitute Trends Compare Across Europe’s Top Five Leagues

Find out which teams and leagues across Europe have used the most, and the fewest, substitutes in 2023-24.

Euro 2024 Qualifying Stats: The Round-Up

We provide the key Euro 2024 qualifying stats and facts ahead of this summer's European Championship in Germany.

The Strongest Leagues in World Football: How the Opta Power Rankings Can Help

What are the strongest men's leagues in world football? Thanks to the Opta Power Rankings, we can help answer that question.

Can Arsenal Beat Away-Day Blues When They Travel to Manchester City?

Stat, Viz, Quiz is the weekly Opta Analyst newsletter. Bringing you stories around some of the more interesting numbers in football.

NWSL 2024 Season Stats