Which leagues start fastest?
Share of goals scored in the opening fifteen minutes — before most of the ground has settled.
AFC Champions League Elite (International) starts fastest: 15.2% of its goals come in the opening fifteen minutes.
| League | In first 15′ | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1. AFC Champions League Elite International | 15.2% | 420 |
| 2. Bundesliga Austria | 15% | 661 |
| 3. Super League Switzerland | 14.9% | 550 |
| 4. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 14.4% | 885 |
| 5. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 14.2% | 655 |
| 6. Primeira Liga Portugal | 14.2% | 763 |
| 7. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 14.1% | 690 |
| 8. FA Cup England | 13.9% | 546 |
| 9. Championship England | 13.9% | 1,467 |
| 10. Serie B Italy | 13.7% | 976 |
| 11. Ligue 1 France | 13.6% | 704 |
| 12. A-League Australia | 13.5% | 430 |
| 13. Super League 1 Greece | 13.5% | 572 |
| 14. Superliga Denmark | 13.4% | 678 |
| 15. Ligue 2 France | 13.4% | 621 |
| 16. La Liga Spain | 13.2% | 942 |
| 17. Coupe de France France | 13.2% | 547 |
| 18. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 13.2% | 631 |
| 19. Super Liga Serbia | 13.1% | 665 |
| 20. Major League Soccer United States | 13.1% | 1,300 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Regular time only. Across the majors the figure sits near 12.7%.