Which leagues start fastest?
Share of goals scored in the opening fifteen minutes — before most of the ground has settled.
UEFA Europa League (International) starts fastest: 14.8% of its goals come in the opening fifteen minutes.
| League | In first 15′ | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1. UEFA Europa League International | 14.8% | 1,396 |
| 2. Premiership Scotland | 14.7% | 578 |
| 3. Segunda División Spain | 14.4% | 995 |
| 4. Coupe de France France | 14% | 527 |
| 5. Eliteserien Norway | 14% | 672 |
| 6. Premier League Ukraine | 13.9% | 474 |
| 7. UEFA Champions League International | 13.7% | 570 |
| 8. Super Liga Serbia | 13.5% | 695 |
| 9. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 13.4% | 719 |
| 10. Liga MX Mexico | 13.2% | 895 |
| 11. Serie A Italy | 13% | 1,019 |
| 12. Championship England | 12.9% | 1,486 |
| 13. Super League China | 12.9% | 768 |
| 14. Serie B Italy | 12.8% | 884 |
| 15. Premier League Russia | 12.7% | 542 |
| 16. Liga I Romania | 12.6% | 617 |
| 17. Primeira Liga Portugal | 12.6% | 826 |
| 18. Premier League England | 12.5% | 1,072 |
| 19. J1 League Japan | 12.4% | 813 |
| 20. AFC Champions League Elite International | 12.3% | 413 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Regular time only. Across the majors the figure sits near 12.7%.