Which leagues start fastest?
Share of goals scored in the opening fifteen minutes — before most of the ground has settled.
HNL (Croatia) starts fastest: 16.3% of its goals come in the opening fifteen minutes.
| League | In first 15′ | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL Croatia | 16.3% | 479 |
| 2. Superliga Denmark | 15.7% | 597 |
| 3. Eliteserien Norway | 15.7% | 764 |
| 4. Super League Switzerland | 15.3% | 752 |
| 5. A-League Australia | 15% | 460 |
| 6. Championship England | 14.1% | 1,443 |
| 7. Premier League Russia | 14% | 615 |
| 8. Segunda División Spain | 13.9% | 1,229 |
| 9. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 13.9% | 921 |
| 10. UEFA Europa League International | 13.9% | 713 |
| 11. Bundesliga Austria | 13.9% | 527 |
| 12. Premier League Ukraine | 13.7% | 622 |
| 13. Primeira Liga Portugal | 13.6% | 823 |
| 14. Ligue 2 France | 13.5% | 783 |
| 15. Eredivisie Netherlands | 13.4% | 979 |
| 16. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 13.4% | 860 |
| 17. Super League 1 Greece | 13.4% | 606 |
| 18. Serie A Italy | 13.3% | 922 |
| 19. Serie A Brazil | 13.1% | 960 |
| 20. UEFA Champions League International | 13.1% | 886 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Regular time only. Across the majors the figure sits near 12.7%.