Let’s forget about the off-field controversy which has engulfed Scottish football since the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, let’s take a look back at the Scottish Premiership campaign and how teams performed on the field.
We have delved into the stats provided by Wyscout too look at which teams are the most ‘direct’ in the league. This isn’t about long balls or punts up the pitch, but a look at the teams to have made the most passes before taking a shot and the teams who are more efficient, moving the ball forward quicker, making fewer passes before recording a shot.
Click and scroll through to see some surprising results.
9. Rangers
Passes per shot - 29.73. (Passes - 16,323 / Shots - 549) | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
10. Celtic
Passes per shot - 29.24. (Passes - 16,636 / Shots - 569) | Other 3rd Party Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
11. Livingston
Passes per shot - 27.03. (Passes - 8,108 / Shots - 300) | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
12. Motherwell
Passes per shot - 26.33. (Passes - 9,743 / Shots - 370) | Other 3rd Party Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group