Arsenal Fouls Stats 2026/2027

Arsenal Fouls Stats 2026/2027 - season overview

Arsenal are averaging 11.1 fouls per game in 2026/2027, with matches involving them seeing 24.7 total fouls on average. That puts them 18th of 20 for team fouls per match in their primary competition. Below you'll find player foul-rate forecasts, the matchup read for the upcoming fixture against Leeds, a profile of referee Paul Tierney, and a full match-by-match log.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Arsenal players commit the most fouls?

Myles Lewis-Skelly leads with 13 fouls across 7 qualifying appearances (1.86/g, 86% hit rate). Sort the foul-rate table to compare every Arsenal player by fouls per qualifying appearance (≥20 minutes), hit-rate over six matches and the current Bet365 1+ fouls price.

How does Arsenal's foul profile look this season?

Arsenal are averaging 11.1 fouls per game over 10 games and concede 13.6 for a match-total of 24.7. That ranks 18th of 20 for team fouls in their primary competition. On average Arsenal pick up one yellow card every 0.126 fouls.

How is the foul matchup read calculated?

Foul matchup blends the defender's fouls per game (40%), the opposition attacker's fouls drawn per game (40%), and the team's underlying foul propensity (20%). For the upcoming fixture against Leeds the page weights each Arsenal defender against the opposition's last-season fouls-drawn rate.

Where do these foul stats come from?

All numbers come from match-level Sportmonks data ingested into Statz - 10 Arsenal fixtures in the active window for 2026/2027. Player odds come from Bet365 player markets when priced.

What counts as a qualifying appearance?

A player must have featured for at least 20 minutes in a fixture for that match to count toward their foul rate and form. Cameo appearances are excluded so the rates aren't diluted.

Does the referee affect foul counts?

Paul Tierney is the referee for this fixture - they average 22 fouls and 2 yellow cards per match this season. The referee profile module above shows their full season trend.

Arsenal player fouls rates

Player Position Apps Fouls Per game 1+ hit rate
Mikel Merinomidfielder482100%
Gabriel Jesusattacker133100%
Christian Nørgaardmidfielder122100%
Theo Juliennemidfielder111100%
Marli Salmondefender122100%
Kai Havertzattacker8101.2588%
Myles Lewis-Skellydefender7131.8686%
Cristhian Mosqueradefender540.880%
Ezri Konsadefender55180%
Gabriel Magalhãesdefender1010170%
Jurriën Timberdefender320.6767%
Declan Ricemidfielder870.8863%
Bukayo Sakaattacker88150%
Leandro Trossardattacker210.550%
Gabriel Martinelliattacker210.550%
Max Dowmanattacker210.550%
Riccardo Calafioridefender730.4343%
Eberechi Ezemidfielder530.640%
Ben Whitedefender520.440%
Martín Zubimendimidfielder640.6733%
Christos Tzolisattacker620.3333%
Viktor Gyökeresattacker33133%
Piero Hincapiédefender410.2525%
Bruno Guimarãesmidfielder410.2525%
Martin Ødegaardmidfielder820.2513%

Arsenal fouls match by match

Date Competition Opponent Venue Score Team fouls Opposition fouls Match total Top player
19 Sep 2026Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove AlbionAway3-0111324Viktor Gyökeres (3)
15 Sep 2026Carabao CupIpswich TownAway2-4131124Mikel Merino (4)
12 Sep 2026Premier LeagueSunderlandAway0-2111829Ezri Konsa (2)
9 Sep 2026Champions LeagueNapoliAway0-1111223Gabriel Magalhães (2)
6 Sep 2026Premier LeagueChelseaHome2-1131629Myles Lewis-Skelly (5)
31 Aug 2026Premier LeagueAston VillaAway0-161723Mikel Merino (2)
21 Aug 2026Premier LeagueCoventry CityHome3-0101323Gabriel Magalhães (2)
30 May 2026Champions LeagueParis Saint GermainAway1-1171128Bukayo Saka (4)
24 May 2026Premier LeagueCrystal PalaceAway1-212921Gabriel Jesus (3)
18 May 2026Premier LeagueBurnleyHome1-071623Gabriel Magalhães (2)

Arsenal fouls 2026/2027: last 10 games

Fouls for per game
11.1
Fouls against per game
13.6
Match total fouls per game
24.7
Games
10
League rank for match fouls
5 of 20

Arsenal Fouls for 2026/2027 by venue

Scope Games Average Over 8.5 % Over 9.5 % Over 10.5 % Over 11.5 % Over 12.5 %
Home31067%67%33%33%33%
Away711.5786%86%86%43%29%
Overall1011.180%80%70%40%30%

Arsenal Fouls against 2026/2027 by venue

Scope Games Average Over 8.5 % Over 9.5 % Over 10.5 % Over 11.5 % Over 12.5 %
Home315100%100%100%100%100%
Away713100%86%86%57%43%
Overall1013.6100%90%90%70%60%

Arsenal Match total 2026/2027 by venue

Scope Games Average Over 18.5 % Over 20.5 % Over 22.5 % Over 24.5 % Over 26.5 %
Home325100%100%100%33%33%
Away724.57100%100%86%29%29%
Overall1024.7100%100%90%30%30%

Arsenal Team fouls 2026/2027: overall, home and away (last 10 games)

Team fouls Overall Home Away
Fouls / match11.11011.57
Yellow cards / match1.41.331.43
Fouls per yellow card7.97.58.1
Cards per foul13%13%12%
Fouls over 8.580%67%86%
Fouls over 9.580%67%86%
Fouls over 10.570%33%86%
Fouls over 11.540%33%43%
Fouls over 12.530%33%29%

Arsenal Fouls against 2026/2027: overall, home and away (last 10 games)

Fouls against Overall Home Away
Fouls against / match13.61513
Fouls against over 8.5100%100%100%
Fouls against over 9.590%100%86%
Fouls against over 10.590%100%86%
Fouls against over 11.570%100%57%
Fouls against over 12.560%100%43%

Arsenal Match fouls 2026/2027: overall, home and away (last 10 games)

Match fouls Overall Home Away
Match fouls / match24.72524.57
Match fouls over 18.5100%100%100%
Match fouls over 20.5100%100%100%
Match fouls over 22.590%100%86%
Match fouls over 24.530%33%29%
Match fouls over 26.530%33%29%

Arsenal 1st-half fouls for 2026/2027 (from 4 of 10 games)

Scope Games Average Over 3.5 % Over 4.5 % Over 5.5 % Over 6.5 %
Home23.550%50%50%0%
Away24.5100%50%0%0%
Overall4475%50%25%0%

Arsenal 1st-half fouls against 2026/2027 (from 4 of 10 games)

Scope Games Average Over 3.5 % Over 4.5 % Over 5.5 % Over 6.5 %
Home27100%100%100%100%
Away24100%0%0%0%
Overall45.5100%50%50%50%

Arsenal 1st-half match total 2026/2027 (from 4 of 10 games)

Scope Games Average Over 8.5 % Over 9.5 % Over 10.5 % Over 11.5 %
Home210.550%50%50%50%
Away28.550%0%0%0%
Overall49.550%25%25%25%

Arsenal fouls match by match 2026/2027

Date Competition Opponent Score Fouls for Fouls against Match total 1st-half total
19 SepPremier LeagueBrighton (A)3-0111324-
15 SepCarabao CupIpswich (A)2-4131124-
12 SepPremier LeagueSunderland (A)0-2111829-
9 SepChampions LeagueNapoli (A)0-1111223-
6 SepPremier LeagueChelsea (H)2-1131629-
31 AugPremier LeagueVilla (A)0-161723-
21 AugPremier LeagueCoventry (H)3-010132313
30 MayChampions LeaguePSG (A)1-11711288
24 MayPremier LeaguePalace (A)1-2129219
18 MayPremier LeagueBurnley (H)1-0716238

Premier League fouls table 2026/2027: every team's fouls per game

# Team MP For per game Against per game Match total per game Over 21.5 %
1Sunderland51314.227.2100%
2Nottingham Forest514.612.226.8100%
3Tottenham Hotspur51313.426.4100%
4AFC Bournemouth511.81425.8100%
5Arsenal510.215.425.6100%
6Newcastle United512.212.82560%
7Manchester City510.613.223.880%
8Brentford514.4923.460%
9Leeds United510.41323.460%
10Liverpool51310.223.260%
11Brighton & Hove Albion512.810.423.280%
12Coventry City511.810.422.280%
13Aston Villa511.210.82280%
14Ipswich Town511.69.220.840%
15Everton5812.620.640%
16Chelsea58.611.820.420%
17Manchester United59.89.619.420%
18Crystal Palace59.69.41940%
19Fulham59.8817.820%
20Hull City510.2717.20%

Arsenal fouls against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026/2027

Opponents Games For per game Against per game Match total per game Over 21.5 %
Vs top six1111.8210.2722.0936%
Vs top half2011.411.222.650%
Vs bottom half239.311.8321.1357%
Vs bottom six149.9312.5722.571%

Arsenal fouls per game by competition, last three seasons

Competition Season Games For per game Against per game Match total per game Over 21.5 %
Premier League2026/2027510.215.425.6100%
Carabao Cup2026/20271131124100%
Champions League2026/20271111223100%
Premier League2025/20263810.2911.0321.3247%
Champions League2025/2026151212.0724.0760%
Carabao Cup2025/2026610.51121.567%
FA Cup2025/202648.7513.522.2575%
Premier League2024/20253810.5510.9521.547%
Champions League2024/20251411.2110.0721.2936%
Carabao Cup2024/202556.81117.820%
FA Cup2024/20251102535100%

Arsenal next three opponents: fouls per game this season

Kick-off Opponent Their match total Their fouls for Their fouls against Match total at that venue For at that venue Against at that venue
Sat 10 Oct 11:30Leeds (home)23.410.4132814.513.5
Tue 13 Oct 19:00Lille (home)24.3310.2214.1124.2510.2514
Sun 18 Oct 15:30Forest (away)26.814.612.22815.6712.33

Arsenal players with the most games of 1+ fouls 2026/2027

# Player Position Games with 1+ Apps Hit rate
1Kai Havertzattacker5683%
2Gabriel Magalhãesdefender5771%
3Mikel Merinomidfielder5771%
4Myles Lewis-Skellydefender4580%
5Declan Ricemidfielder4667%

Arsenal players with the most games of 2+ fouls 2026/2027

# Player Position Games with 2+ Apps Hit rate
1Myles Lewis-Skellydefender3560%
2Mikel Merinomidfielder3743%
3Declan Ricemidfielder2633%
4Kai Havertzattacker2633%
5Gabriel Magalhãesdefender2729%

Arsenal players with the most games of 3+ fouls 2026/2027

# Player Position Games with 3+ Apps Hit rate
1Viktor Gyökeresattacker1425%
2Myles Lewis-Skellydefender1520%
3Martín Zubimendimidfielder1714%
4Mikel Merinomidfielder1714%

Leeds fouls match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)

Date Competition Opponent Score Fouls for Fouls against Match total 1st-half total
20 SepPremier LeaguePalace (H)0-0101222-
14 SepPremier LeagueNewcastle (H)4-181321-
9 SepCarabao CupChelsea (A)6-310616-
5 SepPremier LeagueBrighton (A)1-1151227-
30 AugPremier LeagueBrentford (H)1-151318-
25 AugCarabao CupForest (A)0-212152712
22 AugPremier LeagueForest (A)0-114152914
24 MayPremier LeagueWest Ham (A)3-014112514
17 MayPremier LeagueBrighton (H)1-097168
11 MayPremier LeagueSpurs (A)1-1712196

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