Premier League October 2026: table, stats and results
Premier League October 2026 summary: table, stats, results and top scorers, the 3 best teams and the 5 best players with their stats.
· 11 min readOctober in the Premier League brought four rounds (6-9), 38 matches and 100 goals. After nine rounds Arsenal top the Premier League table with 24 points, while Tottenham, Chelsea and Brighton collected the most points in October alone. Below you will find the table, results, top scorers and stats for October 2026.
All figures come from the Sports AI-Pro match feed. In this article: table, stats, results and top scorers for October 2026.
October 2026 in numbers
The league averaged 2.63 goals per match, and only 42% of games finished with over 2.5 goals. Both teams scored in 47% of matches, and in round 8 home sides averaged 0.8 goals per match, fewer than visitors (1.1).
Home sides won 47% of matches, 24% ended level and away sides won 29%.
| Market | Share of matches |
|---|---|
| Home win | 47% |
| Draw | 24% |
| Away win | 29% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 42% |
| Both teams to score | 47% |
Premier League table after October 2026
Arsenal have 24 points after nine games (8 wins, 1 defeat) and a three-point lead over Manchester City (21). Brighton are third with 19 points and a goal difference of 24-7, the best in the top ten, while Chelsea (16) and Liverpool (15) complete the top five.
| # | Team | MP | W-D-L | GF-GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8-0-1 | 14-5 | 24 | |
| 2 | 9 | 7-0-2 | 20-10 | 21 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6-1-2 | 24-7 | 19 | |
| 4 | 9 | 5-1-3 | 19-15 | 16 | |
| 5 | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11-9 | 15 | |
| 6 | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16-9 | 14 | |
| 7 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 14-13 | 12 | |
| 8 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10-10 | 12 | |
| 9 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10-13 | 12 | |
| 10 | 9 | 2-5-2 | 11-10 | 11 | |
| 11 | 9 | 2-5-2 | 9-8 | 11 | |
| 12 | 8 | 3-2-3 | 12-14 | 11 | |
| 13 | 9 | 3-2-4 | 14-18 | 11 | |
| 14 | 8 | 2-4-2 | 8-9 | 10 | |
| 15 | 9 | 2-3-4 | 9-11 | 9 | |
| 16 | 9 | 3-0-6 | 9-16 | 9 | |
| 17 | 9 | 1-4-4 | 10-15 | 7 | |
| 18 | 9 | 2-1-6 | 9-21 | 7 | |
| 19 | 9 | 1-3-5 | 6-12 | 6 | |
| 20 | 9 | 1-2-6 | 7-17 | 5 |
Premier League results: the key matches of October
The biggest result among the leading sides was Liverpool 0-3 Manchester City in round 6. In round 7 Brighton beat Crystal Palace 5-0, and in round 8 Manchester United lost to Bournemouth 0-3. Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5-1, and Coventry City won 4-1 against Newcastle United.
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| 6 | Chelsea |
| 6 | Crystal Palace |
| 6 | Liverpool FC |
| 6 | Coventry City |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 7 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 8 | Manchester United |
| 9 | Coventry City |
The 3 best teams of the month
Ranked by points won in October, these three teams set the pace. The table shows their month in full.
| Team | MP | W-D-L | GF-GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | 3-1-0 | 8-2 | 10 |
| Chelsea | 4 | 3-0-1 | 9-3 | 9 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 | 3-0-1 | 8-2 | 9 |
Tottenham took 10 points from four games (3 wins, 1 draw) with a goal tally of 8-2, yet they sit only eighth in the table on 12 points.
Chelsea won three of four games, scoring 9 and conceding 3. Their one defeat of the month came between two wins.
Brighton & Hove Albion also won three games and lost one, with a goal tally of 8-2, including a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.
The 5 highest-rated players of the season so far
Players are ranked by average rating this season (minimum 6 appearances), with their goals and assists shown alongside. This is a season-long ranking as of today, not a monthly one.
The ranking is led by Jan Paul van Hecke (rating 7.83; goals: 2, assists: 0), followed by Erling Haaland (7.79), Bart Verbruggen (7.70), João Pedro (7.67) and James Tarkowski (7.64). Without goals or assists in the list: Bart Verbruggen.
Premier League top scorers and assist leaders
In the scoring chart Haaland (9) is ahead of Alexander Isak (6), while João Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Marcus Tavernier have 5 goals each. Haaland has 0 assists, so he is a pure finisher here.
In the assists table Declan Rice leads with 5, followed by Evanilson (4) and Pascal Groß (4).
Premier League stats: what the numbers say
Matches averaged 26.7 shots in total compared with 28.1 in September, and 8.1 on target compared with 8.9. Clean sheets came in 28% of matches (33% in September), and there were 9.9 corners per match (9.5 in September).
| Stat | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Shots per match | 26.7 | 28.1 |
| Shots on target per match | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Clean sheets | 28% | 33% |
| Corners per match | 9.9 | 9.5 |
What to watch next month
- Will Arsenal keep their lead over Manchester City in November?
- Will Tottenham, the best team of October, climb from eighth place towards the top?
- Will Erling Haaland keep up his pace of 9 goals and win the scoring race?
Premier League predictions: what to expect next
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Arsenal lead the table
24 points after nine rounds and a three-point cushion over Manchester City.
Tottenham were the team of the month
10 points from four games and only 2 goals conceded.
Haaland has no rival
9 goals this season, 3 more than second-placed Alexander Isak.
A quiet month for goals
An average of 2.63 goals per match and only 42% of games with over 2.5 goals.
Which team had the best October in the Premier League?
Tottenham Hotspur won 3 of 4 matches, scored 8 goals and took 10 points in October.
Who is the Premier League top scorer this season?
Erling Haaland leads with 9 goals, ahead of Alexander Isak (6) and João Pedro (5).
How many goals per match did the Premier League average in October?
An average of 2.63 goals per match across 38 matches, with 42% of games over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 47%.
What is the Premier League table after October 2026?
Arsenal lead with 24 points after 9 matches, ahead of Manchester City (21) and Brighton & Hove Albion (19).
Who currently leads the Premier League assists table?
Declan Rice with 5 assists, ahead of Evanilson (4) and Pascal Groß (4).
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