Which leagues are decided by a single goal?
Share of matches won by exactly one — the closest football gets to a measure of tension.
A-League (Australia) is the tightest: 42.1% of its matches are settled by a single goal.
| League | Won by one | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. A-League Australia | 42.1% | 140 |
| 2. Super League 1 Greece | 41.7% | 252 |
| 3. Primeira Liga Portugal | 41.3% | 240 |
| 4. Süper Lig Türkiye | 40.3% | 330 |
| 5. Ligue 2 France | 40.3% | 380 |
| 6. Serie A Brazil | 40% | 380 |
| 7. Championship England | 39.1% | 557 |
| 8. La Liga Spain | 38.4% | 380 |
| 9. Ligue 1 France | 37.9% | 380 |
| 10. Superliga Denmark | 37.4% | 198 |
| 11. Premier League England | 35.8% | 380 |
| 12. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 35.1% | 302 |
| 13. Premiership Scotland | 35.1% | 228 |
| 14. Premier League Ukraine | 34.2% | 240 |
| 15. Bundesliga Germany | 33.7% | 306 |
| 16. Serie A Italy | 32.9% | 380 |
| 17. Bundesliga Austria | 31.1% | 180 |
| 18. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 29.4% | 306 |
| 19. Eredivisie Netherlands | 27.6% | 312 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
League play only. Draws are not counted here — they are their own question.