Premier League Fouls Per Game 2025-26 – Dirtiest Teams Ranked
5th May 2026
Some Premier League teams foul constantly. Others barely touch anyone. Knowing the difference is the foundation of smart fouls and cards betting.
Here is the full 2025-26 foul rate breakdown from the Statz Premier League stats hub.
Premier League Foul Rate Rankings 2025-26
| Team | Fouls/Game | YC/Game |
|---|---|---|
| Wolves | 12.91 | 2.14 |
| Brighton | 12.17 | 2.43 |
| Bournemouth | 11.83 | 2.31 |
| Spurs | 11.77 | 2.63 |
| West Ham | 11.0 | 1.77 |
| Fulham | 10.89 | 1.97 |
| Chelsea | 10.83 | 2.43 |
| Forest | 10.71 | 1.60 |
| Crystal Palace | 10.94 | 2.09 |
| Sunderland | 10.60 | 2.23 |
Wolves Lead the League – By a Distance
Wolves commit 12.91 fouls per game – the highest in the Premier League. Every time they play, you can bank on a foul-heavy contest.
Brighton are second at 12.17 and Bournemouth third at 11.83. These three clubs are the best starting points for any foul-related market this season.
The Most Volatile Fixtures to Target
The real edge comes from pairing up foul-heavy teams. When two of the dirtiest sides in the league face each other, the combined foul total goes through the roof.
Wolves vs Brighton: 12.91 + 12.17 = over 25 combined fouls expected. That is before you factor in referee tendencies.
Wolves vs Bournemouth: 12.91 + 11.83 = 24.74 expected. Another fixture that consistently delivers foul markets.
Any time two teams from the top half of this table meet, circle that fixture for cards and fouls bet builder legs.
Spurs – Foul a Lot, Get Booked Even More
Spurs are the most interesting team in this data. They rank fourth for fouls at 11.77 per game, but they are first in the entire Premier League for yellow cards at 2.63 per game.
That ratio tells you Spurs do not just foul – they foul recklessly. Their players get booked at a higher rate than any other team in the division. For card bet builder legs, Spurs players deserve a premium.
Arsenal and Liverpool – Avoid for Foul Markets
Arsenal rank 14th for fouls and 20th (last) for yellow cards. They are the cleanest team in the Premier League by both measures. Liverpool are similarly disciplined at 1.49 yellow cards per game.
When Arsenal are playing, expect fewer stoppages, fewer cards, and far less to work with in foul and card markets. The data backs it up completely.
Using Foul Rate Data in Your Bet Builder
Pair team foul rates with individual player foul data and referee statistics. A foul-prone team plus an aggressive referee plus a physical opponent is where the real edge sits.
Use the Statz Bet Builder Tool to build these combinations, and check the full Premier League stats hub for up-to-date team and referee data across the season.