Which leagues use their bench hardest?
Substitutions per match, both sides together. The permitted number rose from three to five in 2020, and the record shows it.
Primeira Liga (Portugal) uses its bench hardest: 5,9 changes a match.
| League | Changes per match | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Primeira Liga Portugal | 5.9 | 239 |
| 2. La Liga Espanha | 5.81 | 380 |
| 3. Serie A Brasil | 5.76 | 370 |
| 4. Campeonato Italiano de Futebol - Série A Itália | 5.64 | 380 |
| 5. Campeonato Alemão de Futebol Alemanha | 5.58 | 306 |
| 6. Ligue 2 França | 5.42 | 370 |
| 7. Ligue 1 França | 5.37 | 379 |
| 8. Jupiler Pro League Bélgica | 5.33 | 266 |
| 9. Premier League Inglaterra | 5.25 | 370 |
| 10. Eredivisie Países Baixos | 5.14 | 312 |
| 11. Premiership Escócia | 5.01 | 208 |
| 12. Championship Escócia | 4.66 | 170 |
Showing every competition. Major competitions only
League play only, for the same reason: extra time in a cup adds a substitution that league football never sees.