Points Per Game (PPG)
Statistics & ScoringThe average number of points a team earns per match. Often used to determine standings if a season is cut short.
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Fair Play Table
A ranking system based on the number of yellow and red cards a team accumulates. Used as a tie-breaker in some tournaments.
Brace
When a single player scores two goals in one match.
Minutes Per Goal
A frequency statistic calculated by dividing the total minutes played by the number of goals scored.
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