OptaJoe

@OptaJoe

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OptaJoe
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15 - There was 15 passes in the build-up to Keane Lewis-Potter’s opening goal for Brentford, only Michael Kayode’s goal v Wolves in March (19) and Rico Henry’s goal v Bournemouth in December (18) have seen more in a Premier League goal for the Bees under Keith Andrews. Busy.
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6:05 - Timed at 6:05 today against West Ham, Lloyd Jones netted Charlton Athletic’s quickest London derby goal in the league since Callum Harriott’s first minute strike vs Brentford in March 2016 (0:19). Bragging. #OptaOnEFL
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2 - In Hull City and Ipswich Town, this is just the fourth Premier League season to see two newly promoted sides win their opening league game of the campaign after 1997-98 (Bolton & Crystal Palace), 2021-22 (Brentford & Watford) and 2025-26 (Leeds & Sunderland). Occasion.
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10 - Swindon Town's Billy Kirkman has recorded 10 interceptions and 16 tackles across the opening two matchdays of the 2026-27 EFL season - both the highest tallies of any player. Awareness. #OptaOnEFL
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30 - So far across the opening two matchdays in the EFL in 2026-27, Cambridge United's Mamadou Jobe has won the most aerial duels (24) and most duels overall (30) of any player. Beast. #OptaOnEFL