Which leagues start fastest?
Share of goals scored in the opening fifteen minutes — before most of the ground has settled.
Superliga (Denmark) starts fastest: 15.1% of its goals come in the opening fifteen minutes.
| League | In first 15′ | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Superliga Denmark | 15.1% | 529 |
| 2. Premiership Scotland | 15.1% | 695 |
| 3. Championship England | 15% | 1,350 |
| 4. Bundesliga Germany | 14.3% | 978 |
| 5. FA Cup England | 14.2% | 712 |
| 6. Premier League England | 13.8% | 1,084 |
| 7. Ligue 1 France | 13.7% | 1,067 |
| 8. Liga I Romania | 13.6% | 772 |
| 9. Bundesliga Austria | 13.5% | 577 |
| 10. Allsvenskan Sweden | 13.5% | 668 |
| 11. Premier League Ukraine | 13.3% | 600 |
| 12. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 13.3% | 908 |
| 13. Serie A Italy | 13.1% | 978 |
| 14. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 13.1% | 1,001 |
| 15. Eliteserien Norway | 13.1% | 788 |
| 16. Super Liga Serbia | 13% | 729 |
| 17. Eredivisie Netherlands | 12.9% | 981 |
| 18. Major League Soccer United States | 12.8% | 1,448 |
| 19. Super League China | 12.8% | 850 |
| 20. Coupe de France France | 12.8% | 548 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Regular time only. Across the majors the figure sits near 12.7%.