Football · History
When does the table become real?
How far the table still moves
After 10 matches the average Premier League club finishes 2.9 places from where it stands; after 20, 2.0; after 30, 1.3.
31 complete 20-club, 38-match seasons. Position is ranked on each club’s record after the same number of matches; curtailed seasons are left out.
At a glance
| After | Places from final position | Rank correlation with final table | Already in final position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 match | 5.2 | 0.34 | 8% |
| 5 matches | 3.9 | 0.62 | 9% |
| 10 matches | 2.9 | 0.78 | 15% |
| 15 matches | 2.4 | 0.84 | 22% |
| 20 matches | 2.0 | 0.88 | 24% |
| 25 matches | 1.6 | 0.92 | 26% |
| 30 matches | 1.3 | 0.94 | 38% |
| 35 matches | 0.8 | 0.98 | 50% |
What happened next?
Leaders after 10 matches won the Premier League: 14 of 31 (45%).
Historic pace
This season’s points against every champion and relegated side at the same stage.