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: 47.6% of its matches are settled by a single goal.
| League | Won by one | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. A-League Australia | 47.6% | 147 |
| 2. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 45.8% | 240 |
| 3. Serie A Brazil | 45.5% | 380 |
| 4. Ekstraklasa Poland | 44.6% | 296 |
| 5. Primeira Liga Portugal | 44.1% | 306 |
| 6. Ligue 2 France | 43.6% | 280 |
| 7. Premier League Russia | 42.8% | 236 |
| 8. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 42.8% | 276 |
| 9. Ligue 1 France | 42.3% | 279 |
| 10. Serie A Italy | 42.1% | 380 |
| 11. Superliga Denmark | 42% | 243 |
| 12. Championship England | 41.9% | 556 |
| 13. Serie B Italy | 41.9% | 387 |
| 14. Liga I Romania | 41.7% | 264 |
| 15. Super Liga Serbia | 41.3% | 240 |
| 16. Super League China | 40% | 240 |
| 17. Segunda División Spain | 39.5% | 468 |
| 18. La Liga Spain | 39.2% | 380 |
| 19. Major League Soccer United States | 38.8% | 418 |
| 20. Premier League Ukraine | 38.2% | 186 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
League play only. Draws are not counted here — they are their own question.