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.
Portekiz Süper Ligi (Portekiz) uses its bench hardest: 5,9 changes a match.
| League | Changes per match | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Portekiz Süper Ligi Portekiz | 5.9 | 239 |
| 2. La Liga İspanya | 5.81 | 380 |
| 3. Serie A Brezilya | 5.76 | 370 |
| 4. Serie A İtalya | 5.64 | 380 |
| 5. Bundesliga Almanya | 5.58 | 306 |
| 6. Ligue 2 Fransa | 5.42 | 370 |
| 7. Fransa Ligue 1 Fransa | 5.37 | 379 |
| 8. Belçika Birinci Ligi Belçika | 5.33 | 266 |
| 9. Premier Lig İngiltere | 5.25 | 370 |
| 10. Eredivisie Hollanda | 5.14 | 312 |
| 11. Premier Lig İskoçya | 5.01 | 208 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
League play only, for the same reason: extra time in a cup adds a substitution that league football never sees.