34 red cards, 41 penalties: Key statistics of the 2023/24 GPL with 10 matches to go

With 10 rounds of matches to end the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season, the stakes are high for the remaining fixtures as teams make the final push for the title while others battle for survival.

After the successful conclusion of 24 game weeks, here are the key statistics the league has produced.

Within the period, there have been a total of 214 matches played, with home teams recording 122 wins and just 36 teams picking up wins on the road. The 214 games have also seen 56 draws.

Asante Kotoko and Nations FC lead with four away wins each, demonstrating their strength on the road. FC Samartex and Aduana FC have been formidable at home, each securing 11 victories on their turf.

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Despite a relatively low goal-scoring season, 420 goals have been scored. Home teams have contributed significantly, netting 280 goals, while away teams have scored 140.

There seems to be urgency from the start, with 202 goals scored before halftime and 218 goals scored in the second half.

Defenders have been relatively error-free, with only five own goals registered throughout the season.

Referees have issued 34 red cards and 774 yellow cards, highlighting the intensity of matches. These fouls have resulted in 41 penalties. 34 of these were scored representing a commendable conversion rate of 82.92%

As FC Samartex leads the league, fans can anticipate more thrilling results and exciting statistics in the remaining weeks of the competition.

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