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Tuesday 20 November 2012

Building a Fortress - Do Premier League Clubs Rely On Home Form To Pick Up Points?

In the Premier League an ability to pick up three points at home is often classed as the base from which to build for a successful season. Some clubs crave making their home stadium into a fortress that would make their opponents shudder at the thought of visiting, while others are better suited to playing away from home thriving on the underdog tag and without the pressure of an expectant home crowd.

The chart below shows the percentage of points that each respective Premier League team has picked up so far this season both home and away. All but two of the clubs have won a higher percentage of their points at home. Manchester United have won 50% of their points at home and, naturally, the other 50% away from home. Sunderland meanwhile are the only team to have won a higher percentage of their points tally in their away fixtures.

Please note the teams are in order of the highest percentage of points won at home.

However, these statistics can be considered unreliable regarding team form. For example, if a team won only once all season and that was at home, the home percentage would be 100%. This gives the impression of fantastic home form but does not indicate that the team have only won once all season.

Please also note that these figures are subject to change every time each team plays a Premier League fixture. These statistics are correct as of 06/12/12.

Statistics source: http://www.soccerstats.com/trends.asp?league=england 'Home / Away Distribution'

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