Players with most red cards in the English Premier League
Check out the EPL bad boys most often given their marching orders over and over. Including the usual suspects like Keane, Barton and the rest.
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Chelsea’s oldest Premier League players
Take a look at the oldest footballers to have made their debut for the Blues in the EPL era – Drogba, Hoddle and more.
Manchester United’s youngest Premier League players
Take a look at the youngest footballers to have made their debut for the Red Devils in the EPL era – Ronaldo, Greenwood and more
Chelsea’s youngest Premier League players
Take a look at the youngest footballers to have made their debut for the Blues in the EPL era – Hudson-Odoi, Ake and more
Chelsea’s most expensive transfer buys
Chelsea splashed the cash over the summer, but their most expensive transfer signing remains Kepa Arrizabalaga from two years ago.
Cape Town City FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Pre-match goals analysis
Mamelodi Sundowns need to find some magic in front of the net to keep their title hopes alive.
How Josef Zinnbauer reintegrated Luvuyo Memela
Josef Zinnbauer has revitalised Luvuyo Memela since taking over at Orlando Pirates. Here’s how.
Premier League top scorers: EPL’s most goals in a season through the years
Jamie Vardy’s 23 goals is the most for an EPL top scorer in some time, but it’s a long way off the lofty heights to which some other players have sailed.
Liverpool’s 30-year wait in points and English Premier League standings
There have been some dizzying highs and desperate lows through the last three decades for Liverpool.
Rugby Sevens: Cecil Afrika’s stats as he retires
Unceremonious as his retirement might be, Afrika has had an illustrious career.
A statistical breakdown of Bongi Ntuli’s PSL season so far
This article was produced by Laduma Analytics for Extra Time Media. When you look at the list of players who are top scorers in the PSL this season, you cannot help but wonder about some of the names that stick out. For instance, in between Mhango (Orlando Pirates – 14), Bradley Grobler (SuperSport United – 12) and Samir Nurkovic (Kaizer Chiefs – 11) sits AmaZulu forward Bongi Ntuli on 12 goals. This is a decent scoring statistic. Yet, what makes them even more outstanding for Ntuli is that he has
George Maluleka’s Kaizer Chiefs career by the numbers
Kaizer Chiefs will be losing a stalwart when midfielder George Maluleka leaves for rivals Mamelodi Sundowns after the 2019-20 season. Maluleka has played 168 matches since joining Amakhosi from SuperSport United in January 2014. According to Transfermarkt, he has picked up 11 goals and 23 assists. The Tembisa-born playmaker is currently the sixth-longest serving player at Kaizer Chiefs behind Itumeleng Khune, Bernard Parker, Willard Katsande, Kgotso Moleko, and Erick Mathoho. *Data according to Transfermarkt His move to Mamelodi Sundowns, which was announced by the Glamour Boys 2260 days into his
T20 World Cup: Proteas vs Australia by the numbers
South Africa will face hosts Australia in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup on Thursday. The Proteas topped their group with impressive wins over England, Thailand and Pakistan. Their final group game was abandoned without a ball being bowled. The hosts finished second in their group, having lost to India in the pool stages. India will play England in the other semi-final, but both fixtures are at risk of being washed out. With no reserve day scheduled for the semis, the top ranked teams (ie India and South Africa)
Here’s what percentage of team goals the PSL top scorers have contributed
Gabadinho Mhango remained at the top of the top scorers’ list in the PSL, despite Orlando Pirates losing 0-1 to Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby over the weekend. Despite dominating many facets of the attack, Bucs could not convert their chances. Lebogang Manyama scored the only goal of the game, completely against the run of play. Chiefs’ keeper Daniel Akpeyi was also in top form in the Amakhosi goal-posts throughout the match. The PSL result means Amakhosi extended their lead to seven points at the top of the PSL
Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: Biggest Soweto Derby score margins
The Soweto Derby beckons this weekend. Let’s take a trip down memory lane.
Soweto derby top scorers: 2010s and all-time
Despite only joining Kaizer Chiefs in 2018, Leonardo Castro was the joint-top scorer in Soweto derbies throughout the 2010s along with Siphiwe Tshabalala. Castro has scored four goals in six appearances for Kaizer Chiefs against Orlando Pirates. He had already begun to master the art of haunting the Ghost while at Mamelodi Sundowns, netting twice in three appearances against the Buccaneers there. The Colombian aside, only Siphiwe Tshabalala managed four Soweto derby goals during the previous decade. The former Bafana star regularly lit up the fixture wearing the colours of
Mapimpi’s selfless pass to Bosch had many significant stats
Makazole Mapimpi’s selfless pass to give up his hat trick had much significance.
England vs Ireland: Six Nations results by the numbers
England beat Ireland their Six Nations clash over the weekend. Here’s how the numbers stacked up.
Super Rugby by the numbers: Biggest defeats in the competition
The Sunwolves copped a hammering against the Reds on Saturday – but it’s some way off being one of the worst defeats in the competition’s history.
England vs Ireland: Six Nations by the numbers
England and Ireland square off in this weekend’s Six Nations Super Sunday fixture.
Golden boot winners: How often PSL top scorers transfer abroad
Scoring the most goals in a league doesn’t always mean a lucrative transfer.
Kaizer Chiefs vs Maritzburg United: By the numbers
Kaizer Chiefs face a Maritzburg United team which has been a thorn in their side on more than one occasion.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Chippa United: By the numbers
Mamelodi Sundowns host a Chippa United side who have struggled to score away from home in the league this season.
Weekend special: How the stats stacked up for the Highlanders vs Sharks
The Sharks chalked up an impressive away win against the Highlanders on Friday.
South Africa vs England 2020 Test series: Most runs and wickets
It was a grim Test series for South Africa against England, but there might be a few small glimpses of hope.
Vernon Philander retires: His career by the numbers
Vernon Philander exits Test cricket with some excellent numbers which tell a tale of his outrageous skills.
In pictures and numbers: How Kaizer Chiefs poached a win vs Arrows
Kaizer Chiefs stretcher their lead at the top of the PSL log to ten points thanks to a last-minute goal by Lebo Manyama.
Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs: By the numbers
Kaizer Chiefs can stretch their lead at the top of the PSL log, but their former boss, Steve Komphela, will be looking to spoil the party.
Tactical twins: Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus go way back
Jacques Nienaber will take over from as Springbok coach from Rassie Erasmus.
How the Blitzboks previously performed at the Hamilton Sevens
It’s all change, please, for the Blitzboks as they head to Hamilton for the New Zealand leg of the 2019-20 World Series Sevens.
Can past results predict how Kaizer Chiefs’ remaining PSL fixtures will go?
Kaizer Chiefs are on the hunt for silverware in the PSL and look like they’re running away with the league. But their remaining fixtures painting an intriguing picture as the league rolls forth to its final stages.
Top scores for batsmen at St. George’s Park
South Africa and England resume Test match hostilities at St. George’s Park on Thursday.
Kagiso Rabada has some impressive stats at Port Elizabeth
Kagiso Rabada is on the brink of a significant bowling milestone for the Proteas and considering his record at Port Elizabeth, there’s every chance he’ll achieve it.
How the PSL log compares now vs the same time last year
It looks like South Africa’s top flight soccer competition is building up to a thrilling second half of the season.
Carrying their bats: Players who have done so more than once
Only a handful of Test cricketers have carried their bat more than once. Just two have done so three times. One of them is South African.
Where Elgar and Van der Dussen’s partnership ranks in the Newlands record books
Dean Elgar missed out on a ton against England at Newlands, but he combined with Rassie van der Dussen for a noteworthy partnership.
Rassie van der Dussen’s rare half century on debut record
Rassie van der Dussen joined a handful of South African batsmen to score a half century on debut, but became the first to do so on international debut in all three formats.
Out of (top) order: South Africa vs England’s batting woes
South Africa’s top order had another dismal outing against England on day one of the Boxing Day Test. It’s been a worrying trend for the Proteas over the last few years.
Golden Ducks: How Elgar’s misfortunate ranks in the record books
Dean Elgar was dismissed on the first ball of the Boxing Day Test between South Africa and England. It’s an unfortunate and rare feat.
Boxing Day Tests: South Africa’s results over the years
The Proteas begin their summer of cricket against England in Centurion on Boxing Day, here’s how they’ve done over the years.
Top of the PSL or EPL at Christmas? It’s not good a good omen for winning the league
There’s an old superstition in the Premier League that the team sitting top at Christmas won’t be gifted the trophy at the end of the season. Just how much truth is in that?
The most expensive football transfers of the last decade
With the average annual salary of Premier League players at an all-time high, here’s an overview of how much transfer fees have also increased across the world’s top leagues over the last decade.
PSL vs EPL decade in review: How clubs compare for goals scored in a season
Goal drought or defensive masterclass? Here’s how the top scoring PSL and EPL clubs compare over the last decade.
Marshall Munetsi – Orlando Pirates’ missing X-Factor
Orlando Pirates have endured a torrid time in the PSL this season. The numbers tell a story of just how much they appear to miss Marshall Munetsi.
New record for most goals scored before Christmas in a UEFA competition
While there might appear to be a goal drought in some leagues, Alfredo Morelos is on a roll. The Rangers man has scored 14 goals in his side’s run in the UEFA Europa League so far this season (qualifying and group stages included). It’s most ever scored by a player in a UEFA football club competition before Christmas. UEFA confirmed the record on Tuesday. At this rate, Morelos is on course to snatch another record from Colombian compatriot Radamel Falcao. His tally leaves him in joint-sixth for the most goals
How average goals scored compares in the PSL vs top European leagues
It’s the silly season and for some soccer leagues around the world, it’s about to get even sillier as the festive fixtures pile up while others will take a short break. Some teams might be wishing for a break, especially where goalkeepers are concerned. December to January roughly marks the middle of the season for most of the world’s soccer leagues. It’s also a time of reflection, so, let’s do just that. Rightly or wrongly, for many football fans, goals scored often defines entertainment value. While it doesn’t always mean
New Zealand’s Cape Town Sevens win comes with unique quirk
Photo credit: Mike Lee – KLC fotos for World Rugby. New Zealand’s win at the 2019 Cape Town Sevens came with a unique quirk. The All Blacks beat South Africa 5-7 in a feisty final. It was only the second time since the South African leg of the World Series moved to Cape Town that the team that scored the most points across the weekend also won the series. Captain Scott Curry praised his team for rising to a “massive challenge” as they avenged a defeat by the Blitzboks in
Cape Town Sevens: Scoring drought in the Mother City
It’s not just the taps in the Mother City that sometimes run dry – scoring at the Cape Town Sevens hit a low this weekend.
Cape Town Sevens smashes its own yellow card record
The 2019 Cape Town Sevens has broken the record for the most yellow cards since the event first moved to the Mother City.
Eight the magic number for Kenya at Cape Town Sevens
There might be some life in the Kenyan Sevens team yet as they secured a spot in the Cape Town Sevens knockouts with one match left to play.