1956-57 Football League First Division Season
462 games · 100,000 simulations
Champion
Manchester United
64 points · 5th Title
Last Title: 1955-56
Relegated
Charlton Athletic
22 pts
Cardiff City · 29 pts
Biggest Overachiever
Manchester United
15.90 points above expected
64 points · 48.10 expected points
Biggest Disappointment
Charlton Athletic
13.82 points below expected
22 points · 35.82 expected points
League Table
The final standings for the season. vsSim shows actual points minus the simulation's mean — positive means the team overachieved against the model, negative means they underperformed.
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | Pts | GF | GA | GD | SimPts | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 42 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 64 | 103 | 54 | +49 | 48.1 | +15.90 |
| 2 | Tottenham | 42 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 56 | 104 | 56 | +48 | 46.2 | +9.84 |
| 3 | Preston North End | 42 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 56 | 84 | 56 | +28 | 45.3 | +10.72 |
| 4 | Blackpool | 42 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 53 | 93 | 65 | +28 | 45.2 | +7.76 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 42 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 50 | 85 | 69 | +16 | 43.8 | +6.17 |
| 6 | Wolverhampton | 42 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 48 | 94 | 70 | +24 | 44.9 | +3.11 |
| 7 | Burnley | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 46 | 56 | 50 | +6 | 44.4 | +1.65 |
| 8 | Leeds United | 42 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 44 | 72 | 63 | +9 | 38.7 | +5.29 |
| 9 | Bolton Wanderers | 42 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 44 | 65 | 65 | 0 | 43.2 | +0.76 |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 42 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 43 | 65 | 55 | +10 | 41.3 | +1.72 |
| 11 | West Brom | 42 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 42 | 59 | 61 | -2 | 41.8 | +0.17 |
| 12 | Chelsea | 42 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 39 | 73 | 73 | 0 | 41.8 | -2.77 |
| 13 | Birmingham City | 42 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 39 | 69 | 69 | 0 | 43.4 | -4.43 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday | 42 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 38 | 82 | 88 | -6 | 38.2 | -0.24 |
| 15 | Everton | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 38 | 61 | 79 | -18 | 38.9 | -0.92 |
| 16 | Luton Town | 42 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 37 | 58 | 76 | -18 | 40.6 | -3.60 |
| 17 | Newcastle United | 42 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 36 | 67 | 87 | -20 | 41.1 | -5.14 |
| 18 | Manchester City | 42 | 13 | 9 | 20 | 35 | 78 | 88 | -10 | 40.8 | -5.80 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 42 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 33 | 62 | 92 | -30 | 40.8 | -7.79 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 42 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 32 | 67 | 88 | -21 | 39.7 | -7.69 |
| 21 | Cardiff City | 42 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 29 | 53 | 88 | -35 | 39.9 | -10.89 |
| 22 | Charlton Athletic | 42 | 9 | 4 | 29 | 22 | 62 | 120 | -58 | 35.8 | -13.82 |
Form
Each team's 5-game rolling points-per-game across the season. Hot streaks push above the dashed 1.5 PPG reference line; cold spells drop below. Each team gets a distinct color; the legend below the plot lets you read off which line is which. (First 4 games of each team have no rolling window, so the lines start at game 5.)
League Race
Cumulative points across the season for each team. Highlighted teams are drawn in color (top finishers for the Title Race, bottom finishers for the Relegation Race); the rest of the league appears in light gray as context. Switch views with the buttons below.
Season Summary
Every team's regular-season finish compared against 100,000 simulations. Click any column header to sort. Luck is the team's actual points minus the sim's mean — positive means the team beat the model. Percentile is where the actual result fell in the team's sim distribution (e.g. 90% = the team did this well or better in only 10% of sims).
| Team | Elo | Points | Avg | Luck | Percentile | Min | 5th | Q1 | Median | Q3 | 95th | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 1786 | 64 | 48.10 | +15.90 | 100.0% | 36 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 51 | 55 | 59 |
| Tottenham | 1753 | 56 | 46.16 | +9.84 | 99.0% | 32 | 37 | 43 | 46 | 49 | 53 | 57 |
| Blackpool | 1749 | 53 | 45.24 | +7.76 | 92.0% | 31 | 36 | 42 | 45 | 49 | 54 | 59 |
| Preston North End | 1746 | 56 | 45.28 | +10.72 | 100.0% | 30 | 36 | 43 | 46 | 49 | 53 | 56 |
| Wolverhampton | 1727 | 48 | 44.89 | +3.11 | 74.0% | 29 | 36 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 54 | 56 |
| Arsenal | 1722 | 50 | 43.83 | +6.17 | 92.0% | 32 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 47 | 52 | 56 |
| Burnley | 1690 | 46 | 44.35 | +1.65 | 64.0% | 32 | 35 | 40 | 44 | 49 | 54 | 55 |
| Aston Villa | 1689 | 43 | 41.28 | +1.72 | 63.0% | 29 | 32 | 37 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 54 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 1685 | 44 | 43.24 | +0.76 | 58.0% | 32 | 36 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 52 | 55 |
| Chelsea | 1678 | 39 | 41.77 | -2.77 | 32.0% | 31 | 34 | 38 | 42 | 45 | 49 | 53 |
| West Brom | 1670 | 42 | 41.83 | +0.17 | 59.0% | 30 | 35 | 37 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 54 |
| Manchester City | 1665 | 35 | 40.80 | -5.80 | 18.0% | 30 | 33 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 51 | 53 |
| Birmingham City | 1663 | 39 | 43.43 | -4.43 | 24.0% | 32 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 52 | 59 |
| Newcastle United | 1654 | 36 | 41.14 | -5.14 | 18.0% | 22 | 33 | 38 | 41 | 44 | 50 | 56 |
| Leeds United | 1648 | 44 | 38.71 | +5.29 | 90.0% | 26 | 29 | 36 | 38 | 42 | 47 | 49 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 1644 | 38 | 38.24 | -0.24 | 54.0% | 25 | 29 | 35 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 47 |
| Everton | 1635 | 38 | 38.92 | -0.92 | 53.0% | 30 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 43 | 49 | 52 |
| Sunderland | 1632 | 32 | 39.69 | -7.69 | 9.0% | 27 | 31 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 48 | 51 |
| Portsmouth | 1629 | 33 | 40.79 | -7.79 | 8.0% | 31 | 33 | 37 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 52 |
| Luton Town | 1620 | 37 | 40.60 | -3.60 | 26.0% | 28 | 32 | 37 | 41 | 44 | 49 | 53 |
| Cardiff City | 1603 | 29 | 39.89 | -10.89 | 4.0% | 27 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 53 |
| Charlton Athletic | 1568 | 22 | 35.82 | -13.82 | 0.0% | 23 | 27 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 45 | 47 |
Head-to-Head
Each cell shows a team's record in that matchup (row vs column, formatted W-D-L) with the model's expected points on the line below. Navy-tinted cells mean the team beat the model's expectations by more than one point in that matchup; gold-tinted cells mean they fell short by the same margin.
| Team | ARS | AV | BC | BLA | BW | BUR | CC | CA | CHE | EVE | LU | LT | MC | MU | NU | POR | PNE | SW | SUN | TOT | WB | WOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | — |
1-1-0
2.90
|
1-0-1
2.80
|
1-1-0
2.53
|
1-0-1
2.83
|
1-0-1
2.74
|
1-1-0
2.96
|
2-0-0
3.28
|
1-1-0
2.95
|
1-0-1
3.15
|
1-1-0
3.11
|
1-0-1
3.08
|
2-0-0
2.97
|
0-0-2
2.48
|
0-0-2
2.94
|
1-1-0
3.04
|
0-0-2
2.80
|
2-0-0
3.04
|
0-1-1
3.21
|
2-0-0
2.56
|
2-0-0
2.95
|
0-1-1
2.64
|
| Aston Villa |
0-1-1
2.66
|
— |
2-0-0
2.75
|
1-1-0
2.60
|
0-2-0
2.74
|
1-0-1
2.66
|
1-0-1
3.07
|
2-0-0
2.91
|
0-2-0
2.84
|
2-0-0
2.96
|
0-1-1
3.00
|
0-1-1
3.00
|
0-2-0
2.75
|
0-1-1
2.34
|
2-0-0
2.82
|
0-1-1
2.95
|
1-1-0
2.52
|
1-0-1
3.08
|
0-1-1
3.06
|
0-0-2
2.64
|
0-1-1
2.81
|
1-0-1
2.63
|
| Birmingham City |
1-0-1
2.76
|
0-0-2
2.81
|
— |
0-1-1
2.52
|
0-1-1
2.83
|
1-0-1
2.78
|
2-0-0
3.02
|
1-0-1
3.31
|
0-0-2
2.98
|
0-0-2
3.13
|
1-1-0
3.00
|
1-1-0
3.02
|
0-1-1
2.85
|
1-1-0
2.52
|
1-0-1
2.86
|
2-0-0
2.82
|
1-0-1
2.76
|
1-0-1
3.01
|
1-0-1
3.09
|
0-1-1
2.51
|
1-1-0
2.77
|
0-1-1
2.63
|
| Blackpool |
0-1-1
3.04
|
0-1-1
2.97
|
1-1-0
3.06
|
— |
1-0-1
2.89
|
1-1-0
2.99
|
2-0-0
3.28
|
2-0-0
3.28
|
1-1-0
3.16
|
2-0-0
3.02
|
0-1-1
3.25
|
2-0-0
3.02
|
2-0-0
3.01
|
1-1-0
2.63
|
0-0-2
3.25
|
1-1-0
3.29
|
1-1-0
2.88
|
2-0-0
3.33
|
0-0-2
3.12
|
1-0-1
2.79
|
1-0-1
3.16
|
1-0-1
2.75
|
| Bolton Wanderers |
1-0-1
2.73
|
0-2-0
2.83
|
1-1-0
2.74
|
1-0-1
2.69
|
— |
1-0-1
2.69
|
1-0-1
3.04
|
1-0-1
3.07
|
0-2-0
2.90
|
0-2-0
3.04
|
1-0-1
3.12
|
0-1-1
3.25
|
2-0-0
2.90
|
2-0-0
2.38
|
1-0-1
2.93
|
0-2-0
3.10
|
0-1-1
2.63
|
2-0-0
3.05
|
1-0-1
2.89
|
1-0-1
2.67
|
0-1-1
2.90
|
0-0-2
2.68
|
| Burnley |
1-0-1
2.82
|
1-0-1
2.91
|
1-0-1
2.79
|
0-1-1
2.59
|
1-0-1
2.88
|
— |
1-1-0
2.96
|
2-0-0
3.44
|
1-0-1
2.89
|
1-0-1
3.16
|
0-2-0
3.09
|
1-1-0
3.04
|
1-0-1
3.06
|
0-0-2
2.39
|
1-1-0
2.87
|
0-1-1
3.04
|
0-1-1
2.73
|
1-1-0
3.08
|
1-0-1
3.15
|
1-0-1
2.50
|
1-1-0
2.98
|
2-0-0
2.61
|
| Cardiff City |
0-1-1
2.61
|
1-0-1
2.50
|
0-0-2
2.55
|
0-0-2
2.29
|
1-0-1
2.52
|
0-1-1
2.62
|
— |
1-0-1
2.99
|
1-1-0
2.70
|
1-1-0
2.81
|
1-0-1
2.83
|
0-1-1
2.82
|
0-1-1
2.64
|
0-0-2
1.88
|
1-0-1
2.62
|
0-0-2
2.79
|
0-0-2
2.57
|
1-0-1
2.85
|
1-1-0
2.83
|
0-0-2
2.22
|
1-1-0
2.70
|
0-1-1
2.29
|
| Charlton Athletic |
0-0-2
2.33
|
0-0-2
2.65
|
1-0-1
2.26
|
0-0-2
2.29
|
1-0-1
2.50
|
0-0-2
2.13
|
1-0-1
2.59
|
— |
2-0-0
2.32
|
0-0-2
2.71
|
0-0-2
3.08
|
0-0-2
2.67
|
1-0-1
2.49
|
0-0-2
1.85
|
0-1-1
2.46
|
0-0-2
2.49
|
0-0-2
2.16
|
0-1-1
2.70
|
1-0-1
2.67
|
0-1-1
1.78
|
1-1-0
2.37
|
1-0-1
2.05
|
| Chelsea |
0-1-1
2.62
|
0-2-0
2.72
|
2-0-0
2.59
|
0-1-1
2.43
|
0-2-0
2.67
|
1-0-1
2.67
|
0-1-1
2.87
|
0-0-2
3.24
|
— |
2-0-0
2.93
|
0-2-0
2.97
|
2-0-0
2.85
|
1-0-1
2.76
|
0-0-2
2.40
|
2-0-0
2.83
|
0-2-0
2.86
|
1-0-1
2.59
|
0-1-1
2.94
|
1-0-1
2.94
|
1-0-1
2.40
|
0-0-2
2.83
|
0-1-1
2.44
|
| Everton |
1-0-1
2.42
|
0-0-2
2.61
|
2-0-0
2.44
|
0-0-2
2.55
|
0-2-0
2.54
|
1-0-1
2.41
|
0-1-1
2.77
|
2-0-0
2.87
|
0-0-2
2.64
|
— |
1-0-1
2.95
|
1-0-1
2.66
|
1-1-0
2.63
|
1-0-1
2.01
|
1-1-0
2.59
|
0-1-1
2.73
|
0-1-1
2.35
|
1-1-0
2.80
|
1-1-0
2.63
|
0-1-1
2.25
|
0-0-2
2.58
|
1-0-1
2.34
|
| Leeds United |
0-1-1
2.47
|
1-1-0
2.56
|
0-1-1
2.56
|
1-1-0
2.33
|
1-0-1
2.45
|
0-2-0
2.49
|
1-0-1
2.74
|
2-0-0
2.49
|
0-2-0
2.60
|
1-0-1
2.61
|
— |
0-1-1
2.76
|
1-0-1
2.41
|
0-0-2
2.20
|
1-1-0
2.64
|
2-0-0
2.75
|
0-0-2
2.45
|
2-0-0
2.86
|
1-0-1
2.85
|
0-1-1
2.29
|
0-2-0
2.62
|
1-1-0
2.35
|
| Luton Town |
1-0-1
2.50
|
1-1-0
2.59
|
0-1-1
2.54
|
0-0-2
2.54
|
1-1-0
2.32
|
0-1-1
2.53
|
1-1-0
2.75
|
2-0-0
2.91
|
0-0-2
2.72
|
1-0-1
2.92
|
1-1-0
2.82
|
— |
1-0-1
2.71
|
0-0-2
2.07
|
1-1-0
2.66
|
1-1-0
2.84
|
0-1-1
2.42
|
1-0-1
2.82
|
1-0-1
2.81
|
0-0-2
2.38
|
0-0-2
2.73
|
1-0-1
2.59
|
| Manchester City |
0-0-2
2.59
|
0-2-0
2.83
|
1-1-0
2.71
|
0-0-2
2.57
|
0-0-2
2.67
|
1-0-1
2.52
|
1-1-0
2.93
|
1-0-1
3.08
|
1-0-1
2.80
|
0-1-1
2.94
|
1-0-1
3.16
|
1-0-1
2.86
|
— |
0-0-2
2.37
|
1-0-1
2.74
|
2-0-0
2.95
|
0-0-2
2.50
|
1-1-0
2.97
|
1-1-0
2.94
|
0-1-1
2.78
|
1-1-0
2.70
|
0-0-2
2.65
|
| Manchester United |
2-0-0
3.09
|
1-1-0
3.25
|
0-1-1
3.04
|
0-1-1
2.95
|
0-0-2
3.21
|
2-0-0
3.20
|
2-0-0
3.71
|
2-0-0
3.75
|
2-0-0
3.18
|
1-0-1
3.59
|
2-0-0
3.39
|
2-0-0
3.51
|
2-0-0
3.19
|
— |
1-1-0
3.16
|
2-0-0
3.26
|
2-0-0
2.97
|
1-0-1
3.40
|
2-0-0
3.38
|
0-2-0
2.90
|
1-1-0
3.23
|
1-1-0
2.93
|
| Newcastle United |
2-0-0
2.62
|
0-0-2
2.73
|
1-0-1
2.70
|
2-0-0
2.32
|
1-0-1
2.64
|
0-1-1
2.70
|
1-0-1
2.95
|
1-1-0
3.13
|
0-0-2
2.75
|
0-1-1
2.97
|
0-1-1
2.93
|
0-1-1
2.91
|
1-0-1
2.83
|
0-1-1
2.43
|
— |
1-1-0
2.89
|
0-0-2
2.60
|
0-0-2
3.07
|
2-0-0
2.92
|
0-1-1
2.39
|
1-0-1
2.77
|
1-0-1
2.46
|
| Portsmouth |
0-1-1
2.54
|
1-1-0
2.63
|
0-0-2
2.74
|
0-1-1
2.30
|
0-2-0
2.48
|
1-1-0
2.53
|
2-0-0
2.77
|
2-0-0
3.07
|
0-2-0
2.70
|
1-1-0
2.83
|
0-0-2
2.81
|
0-1-1
2.72
|
0-0-2
2.61
|
0-0-2
2.31
|
0-1-1
2.68
|
— |
0-1-1
2.52
|
1-0-1
2.83
|
1-1-0
2.78
|
0-0-2
2.32
|
0-0-2
2.70
|
1-0-1
2.27
|
| Preston North End |
2-0-0
2.77
|
0-1-1
3.04
|
1-0-1
2.81
|
0-1-1
2.69
|
1-1-0
2.93
|
1-1-0
2.83
|
2-0-0
2.99
|
2-0-0
3.46
|
1-0-1
3.00
|
1-1-0
3.22
|
2-0-0
3.13
|
1-1-0
3.17
|
2-0-0
3.06
|
0-0-2
2.60
|
2-0-0
2.96
|
1-1-0
3.06
|
— |
1-0-1
3.49
|
1-1-0
3.30
|
0-1-1
2.78
|
1-1-0
3.03
|
1-0-1
2.76
|
| Sheffield Wednesday |
0-0-2
2.54
|
1-0-1
2.49
|
1-0-1
2.57
|
0-0-2
2.25
|
0-0-2
2.52
|
0-1-1
2.50
|
1-0-1
2.72
|
1-1-0
2.87
|
1-1-0
2.62
|
0-1-1
2.76
|
0-0-2
2.70
|
1-0-1
2.76
|
0-1-1
2.60
|
1-0-1
2.18
|
2-0-0
2.50
|
1-0-1
2.75
|
1-0-1
2.10
|
— |
1-0-1
2.73
|
1-1-0
2.15
|
2-0-0
2.53
|
1-0-1
2.23
|
| Sunderland |
1-1-0
2.37
|
1-1-0
2.51
|
1-0-1
2.48
|
2-0-0
2.47
|
1-0-1
2.68
|
1-0-1
2.42
|
0-1-1
2.74
|
1-0-1
2.89
|
1-0-1
2.63
|
0-1-1
2.93
|
1-0-1
2.71
|
1-0-1
2.75
|
0-1-1
2.62
|
0-0-2
2.22
|
0-0-2
2.65
|
0-1-1
2.78
|
0-1-1
2.27
|
1-0-1
2.83
|
— |
0-0-2
2.43
|
0-0-2
2.66
|
0-1-1
2.41
|
| Tottenham |
0-0-2
3.02
|
2-0-0
2.95
|
1-1-0
3.07
|
1-0-1
2.78
|
1-0-1
2.90
|
1-0-1
3.06
|
2-0-0
3.35
|
1-1-0
3.85
|
1-0-1
3.18
|
1-1-0
3.33
|
1-1-0
3.28
|
2-0-0
3.18
|
1-1-0
2.78
|
0-2-0
2.68
|
1-1-0
3.18
|
2-0-0
3.27
|
1-1-0
2.80
|
0-1-1
3.44
|
2-0-0
3.17
|
— |
0-2-0
3.17
|
1-0-1
2.77
|
| West Brom |
0-0-2
2.61
|
1-1-0
2.76
|
0-1-1
2.80
|
1-0-1
2.41
|
1-1-0
2.66
|
0-1-1
2.59
|
0-1-1
2.87
|
0-1-1
3.22
|
2-0-0
2.74
|
2-0-0
2.98
|
0-2-0
2.95
|
2-0-0
2.84
|
0-1-1
2.86
|
0-1-1
2.37
|
1-0-1
2.79
|
2-0-0
2.86
|
0-1-1
2.54
|
0-0-2
3.04
|
2-0-0
2.90
|
0-2-0
2.39
|
— |
0-1-1
2.47
|
| Wolverhampton |
1-1-0
2.93
|
1-0-1
2.94
|
1-1-0
2.93
|
1-0-1
2.81
|
2-0-0
2.90
|
0-0-2
2.96
|
1-1-0
3.28
|
1-0-1
3.56
|
1-1-0
3.14
|
1-0-1
3.23
|
0-1-1
3.23
|
1-0-1
2.97
|
2-0-0
2.91
|
0-1-1
2.63
|
1-0-1
3.11
|
1-0-1
3.30
|
1-0-1
2.82
|
1-0-1
3.35
|
1-1-0
3.15
|
1-0-1
2.79
|
1-1-0
3.10
|
— |
Goal Differential vs Points
Each team plotted by their final goal differential (x) and final point total (y). Teams above the broad trend (more points than their GD would suggest) were efficient at narrow wins; teams below took more lopsided losses than their results imply.
Scoreline Distribution
Percentage of games ending with each combination of team-goals (rows) and opponent-goals (columns). The diagonal shows draws; cells below the diagonal are wins from the row team's perspective, cells above are losses. Marginal totals on the right and bottom show how often each goal count occurred regardless of opponent. Use the picker to switch between the league-wide view and any individual team.
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.49% | 5.09% | 4.22% | 2.81% | 1.73% | 1.08% | 21.43% |
| 1 | 5.09% | 8.44% | 5.95% | 5.09% | 2.06% | 1.52% | 28.14% |
| 2 | 4.22% | 5.95% | 6.93% | 3.79% | 1.62% | 1.84% | 24.35% |
| 3 | 2.81% | 5.09% | 3.79% | 1.52% | 0.65% | 0.54% | 14.39% |
| 4 | 1.73% | 2.06% | 1.62% | 0.65% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 6.49% |
| 5+ | 1.08% | 1.52% | 1.84% | 0.54% | 0.22% | — | 5.19% |
| Total | 21.43% | 28.14% | 24.35% | 14.39% | 6.49% | 5.19% | 100% |
Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.74 |
| Mean allowed | 1.74 |
| StdDev scored | 1.46 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.46 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.49 |
| Correlation (home vs away score) | 0.044 |
| Sample size (games) | 462 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 16.67% |
| 1 | 2.38% | 9.52% | 7.14% | 7.14% | — | — | 26.19% |
| 2 | 9.52% | 4.76% | — | — | 2.38% | 4.76% | 21.43% |
| 3 | 2.38% | 9.52% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | 21.43% |
| 4 | 2.38% | 2.38% | 4.76% | — | — | — | 9.52% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | 4.76% | — | — | 4.76% |
| Total | 23.81% | 30.95% | 19.05% | 16.67% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 100% |
Arsenal — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 2.02 |
| Mean allowed | 1.64 |
| StdDev scored | 1.60 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.46 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.67 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.118 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14.29% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 4.76% | — | — | 28.57% |
| 1 | 2.38% | 11.90% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | 2.38% | 28.57% |
| 2 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 7.14% | — | 2.38% | — | 19.05% |
| 3 | — | 7.14% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | 11.90% |
| 4 | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 7.14% |
| 5+ | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| Total | 28.57% | 35.71% | 19.05% | 11.90% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 100% |
Aston Villa — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.55 |
| Mean allowed | 1.31 |
| StdDev scored | 1.45 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.22 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.86 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.084 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.52% | 9.52% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | 30.95% |
| 1 | 2.38% | 2.38% | 4.76% | 11.90% | — | 2.38% | 23.81% |
| 2 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | 19.05% |
| 3 | 4.76% | 4.76% | — | 2.38% | — | — | 11.90% |
| 4 | 2.38% | — | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | 9.52% |
| 5+ | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| Total | 23.81% | 23.81% | 23.81% | 23.81% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 100% |
Birmingham City — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.64 |
| Mean allowed | 1.64 |
| StdDev scored | 1.64 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.28 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.29 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.062 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 2.38% | 11.90% |
| 1 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 7.14% | — | 4.76% | — | 21.43% |
| 2 | 4.76% | 2.38% | 9.52% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 26.19% |
| 3 | 2.38% | 9.52% | 7.14% | — | — | — | 19.05% |
| 4 | 7.14% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | 16.67% |
| 5+ | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| Total | 28.57% | 23.81% | 28.57% | 7.14% | 7.14% | 4.76% | 100% |
Blackpool — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 2.21 |
| Mean allowed | 1.55 |
| StdDev scored | 1.41 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.42 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.76 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.146 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.14% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | 26.19% |
| 1 | 4.76% | 9.52% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 16.67% |
| 2 | 9.52% | 7.14% | 11.90% | 9.52% | 2.38% | — | 40.48% |
| 3 | 2.38% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 11.90% |
| 4 | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | 2.38% | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 23.81% | 30.95% | 19.05% | 19.05% | 7.14% | — | 100% |
Bolton Wanderers — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.55 |
| Mean allowed | 1.55 |
| StdDev scored | 1.21 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.25 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.10 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.042 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.76% | 11.90% | 11.90% | 4.76% | — | — | 33.33% |
| 1 | 9.52% | 9.52% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | 23.81% |
| 2 | 9.52% | 11.90% | 7.14% | — | — | — | 28.57% |
| 3 | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | 9.52% |
| 4 | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| 5+ | — | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 26.19% | 38.10% | 26.19% | 9.52% | — | — | 100% |
Burnley — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.33 |
| Mean allowed | 1.19 |
| StdDev scored | 1.32 |
| StdDev allowed | 0.94 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.52 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.033 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.52% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 7.14% | — | 4.76% | 30.95% |
| 1 | 7.14% | 7.14% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | 30.95% |
| 2 | 4.76% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 9.52% | — | 2.38% | 26.19% |
| 3 | — | — | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 7.14% |
| 4 | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| 5+ | — | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 21.43% | 21.43% | 14.29% | 26.19% | 7.14% | 9.52% | 100% |
Cardiff City — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.26 |
| Mean allowed | 2.10 |
| StdDev scored | 1.19 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.69 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.36 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.108 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | 2.38% | 7.14% | — | 4.76% | 2.38% | 16.67% |
| 1 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 11.90% | 14.29% | — | 7.14% | 42.86% |
| 2 | — | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 19.05% |
| 3 | — | 4.76% | 7.14% | — | 4.76% | 2.38% | 19.05% |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | 2.38% | — | 2.38% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 4.76% | 16.67% | 28.57% | 16.67% | 19.05% | 14.29% | 100% |
Charlton Athletic — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.48 |
| Mean allowed | 2.86 |
| StdDev scored | 1.06 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.76 |
| Mean total goals/game | 4.33 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.076 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 21.43% |
| 1 | 7.14% | 11.90% | 7.14% | 7.14% | — | — | 33.33% |
| 2 | 2.38% | 2.38% | 9.52% | — | 4.76% | — | 19.05% |
| 3 | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 4.76% | — | — | 9.52% |
| 4 | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | 11.90% |
| 5+ | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| Total | 19.05% | 26.19% | 28.57% | 16.67% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 100% |
Chelsea — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.74 |
| Mean allowed | 1.74 |
| StdDev scored | 1.53 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.29 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.48 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.113 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.14% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 26.19% |
| 1 | 4.76% | 9.52% | 7.14% | — | 2.38% | 7.14% | 30.95% |
| 2 | 2.38% | 11.90% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | 2.38% | 28.57% |
| 3 | — | 4.76% | — | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| 4 | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| 5+ | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| Total | 19.05% | 30.95% | 23.81% | 9.52% | 4.76% | 11.90% | 100% |
Everton — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.45 |
| Mean allowed | 1.88 |
| StdDev scored | 1.33 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.63 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.33 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.200 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14.29% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | 23.81% |
| 1 | 2.38% | 14.29% | 9.52% | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | 30.95% |
| 2 | 2.38% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | 14.29% |
| 3 | 2.38% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | 19.05% |
| 4 | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| 5+ | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 7.14% |
| Total | 26.19% | 33.33% | 23.81% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 7.14% | 100% |
Leeds United — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.71 |
| Mean allowed | 1.50 |
| StdDev scored | 1.50 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.47 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.21 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.088 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.14% | 4.76% | 9.52% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 35.71% |
| 1 | 7.14% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | 23.81% |
| 2 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 9.52% | 2.38% | — | — | 21.43% |
| 3 | 2.38% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 9.52% |
| 4 | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | 2.38% | 7.14% |
| 5+ | — | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 21.43% | 21.43% | 30.95% | 11.90% | 9.52% | 4.76% | 100% |
Luton Town — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.38 |
| Mean allowed | 1.81 |
| StdDev scored | 1.45 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.42 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.19 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.083 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | 7.14% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | 16.67% |
| 1 | 4.76% | 11.90% | 2.38% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 28.57% |
| 2 | — | 2.38% | 7.14% | 9.52% | 7.14% | — | 26.19% |
| 3 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | 16.67% |
| 4 | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| 5+ | — | 4.76% | — | — | 2.38% | — | 7.14% |
| Total | 9.52% | 33.33% | 21.43% | 19.05% | 11.90% | 4.76% | 100% |
Manchester City — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.86 |
| Mean allowed | 2.10 |
| StdDev scored | 1.41 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.49 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.95 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.053 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.38% | — | 7.14% | — | — | — | 9.52% |
| 1 | — | 9.52% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | 14.29% |
| 2 | 7.14% | 9.52% | 7.14% | — | — | 2.38% | 26.19% |
| 3 | 7.14% | 16.67% | 9.52% | — | — | — | 33.33% |
| 4 | 2.38% | 2.38% | 4.76% | — | — | — | 9.52% |
| 5+ | — | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 7.14% |
| Total | 19.05% | 42.86% | 33.33% | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | 100% |
Manchester United — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 2.45 |
| Mean allowed | 1.29 |
| StdDev scored | 1.43 |
| StdDev allowed | 0.97 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.74 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.095 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 16.67% |
| 1 | 4.76% | 7.14% | 11.90% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 4.76% | 38.10% |
| 2 | — | 11.90% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | 4.76% | 28.57% |
| 3 | — | 4.76% | 4.76% | — | — | — | 9.52% |
| 4 | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| 5+ | — | — | 4.76% | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| Total | 11.90% | 28.57% | 30.95% | 14.29% | 4.76% | 9.52% | 100% |
Newcastle United — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.60 |
| Mean allowed | 2.07 |
| StdDev scored | 1.31 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.58 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.67 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.056 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.38% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 4.76% | 19.05% |
| 1 | 9.52% | 9.52% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 4.76% | 38.10% |
| 2 | 2.38% | — | 14.29% | 4.76% | — | 2.38% | 23.81% |
| 3 | — | 4.76% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | 16.67% |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5+ | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 14.29% | 23.81% | 26.19% | 19.05% | 4.76% | 11.90% | 100% |
Portsmouth — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.48 |
| Mean allowed | 2.19 |
| StdDev scored | 1.13 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.69 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.67 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.049 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.52% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 19.05% |
| 1 | 14.29% | 4.76% | — | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | 26.19% |
| 2 | 4.76% | 7.14% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | 21.43% |
| 3 | 4.76% | 2.38% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 19.05% |
| 4 | — | 2.38% | — | 4.76% | — | — | 7.14% |
| 5+ | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 7.14% |
| Total | 38.10% | 21.43% | 16.67% | 16.67% | 7.14% | — | 100% |
Preston North End — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 2.00 |
| Mean allowed | 1.33 |
| StdDev scored | 1.71 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.34 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.33 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.011 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | 16.67% |
| 1 | — | 2.38% | 9.52% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | 23.81% |
| 2 | — | 9.52% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 26.19% |
| 3 | 4.76% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | 2.38% | 16.67% |
| 4 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | — | 14.29% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | 2.38% | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 14.29% | 28.57% | 21.43% | 14.29% | 14.29% | 7.14% | 100% |
Sheffield Wednesday — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.95 |
| Mean allowed | 2.10 |
| StdDev scored | 1.38 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.56 |
| Mean total goals/game | 4.05 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.134 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.38% | 4.76% | 7.14% | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | 19.05% |
| 1 | 7.14% | 9.52% | 7.14% | 9.52% | 2.38% | — | 35.71% |
| 2 | 4.76% | 7.14% | 4.76% | 9.52% | — | 7.14% | 33.33% |
| 3 | 2.38% | — | — | 2.38% | — | — | 4.76% |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5+ | — | 2.38% | 4.76% | — | — | — | 7.14% |
| Total | 16.67% | 23.81% | 23.81% | 21.43% | 4.76% | 9.52% | 100% |
Sunderland — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.60 |
| Mean allowed | 2.10 |
| StdDev scored | 1.53 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.65 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.69 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.052 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.76% | 4.76% | — | 2.38% | — | — | 11.90% |
| 1 | — | 14.29% | — | 4.76% | 4.76% | — | 23.81% |
| 2 | 7.14% | 2.38% | 9.52% | — | — | — | 19.05% |
| 3 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 4.76% | — | 2.38% | — | 16.67% |
| 4 | 2.38% | 4.76% | 4.76% | — | — | — | 11.90% |
| 5+ | 7.14% | 4.76% | 4.76% | — | — | — | 16.67% |
| Total | 26.19% | 35.71% | 23.81% | 7.14% | 7.14% | — | 100% |
Tottenham — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 2.48 |
| Mean allowed | 1.33 |
| StdDev scored | 1.74 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.16 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.81 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.177 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14.29% | 2.38% | 4.76% | — | — | — | 21.43% |
| 1 | 11.90% | 11.90% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 4.76% | — | 35.71% |
| 2 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 4.76% | 30.95% |
| 3 | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| 4 | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 7.14% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 35.71% | 21.43% | 21.43% | 9.52% | 7.14% | 4.76% | 100% |
West Brom — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.40 |
| Mean allowed | 1.45 |
| StdDev scored | 1.11 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.48 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.86 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.213 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.76% | 7.14% | — | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | 19.05% |
| 1 | — | 4.76% | 11.90% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 21.43% |
| 2 | 2.38% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | 16.67% |
| 3 | 9.52% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | 23.81% |
| 4 | — | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | — | — | 4.76% |
| 5+ | 2.38% | 2.38% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 14.29% |
| Total | 19.05% | 26.19% | 30.95% | 16.67% | 7.14% | — | 100% |
Wolverhampton — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 2.24 |
| Mean allowed | 1.67 |
| StdDev scored | 1.81 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.18 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.90 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.008 |
| Games played | 42 |
Top Overachievers & Disappointments
Teams that most beat — or most fell short of — their simulated point projections. A positive vsSim means the team accumulated more points than the model expected on average; a negative one means fewer.
Biggest Overachievers
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 64 | 48.1 | +15.90 |
| 2 | Preston North End | 56 | 45.3 | +10.72 |
| 3 | Tottenham | 56 | 46.2 | +9.84 |
| 4 | Blackpool | 53 | 45.2 | +7.76 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 50 | 43.8 | +6.17 |
Biggest Disappointments
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlton Athletic | 22 | 35.8 | -13.82 |
| 2 | Cardiff City | 29 | 39.9 | -10.89 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | 33 | 40.8 | -7.79 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 32 | 39.7 | -7.69 |
| 5 | Manchester City | 35 | 40.8 | -5.80 |
Top Streaks
Ranked by model unlikelihood — the product of pregame W/D/L probabilities over the games in each team's streak. A short streak by a poor team can outrank a longer one by a strong team since the poor team's per-game probabilities were lower going in. Unbeaten counts W or D consecutively; Winless counts L or D consecutively.
Longest Winning Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackpool | 8 | Feb 2 – Apr 3 | 1 in 1,331 |
| 2 | Tottenham | 6 | Sep 8 – Oct 13 | 1 in 407 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 5 | Aug 20 – Sep 5 | 1 in 198 |
| 4 | Burnley | 5 | Mar 16 – Apr 15 | 1 in 197 |
| 5 | Preston North End | 6 | Feb 2 – Mar 9 | 1 in 188 |
Longest Losing Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlton Athletic | 9 | Jan 12 – Mar 9 | 1 in 318 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 6 | Sep 12 – Oct 13 | 1 in 189 |
| 3 | Sunderland | 5 | Sep 22 – Oct 20 | 1 in 95 |
| 4 | Preston North End | 4 | Aug 18 – Aug 29 | 1 in 73 |
| 5 | Portsmouth | 4 | Aug 29 – Sep 8 | 1 in 63 |
Longest Unbeaten Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston North End | 16 | Dec 1 – Mar 23 | 1 in 2,807 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 12 | Aug 18 – Oct 13 | 1 in 262 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 10 | Nov 17 – Jan 12 | 1 in 133 |
| 4 | West Brom | 9 | Sep 22 – Nov 17 | 1 in 121 |
| 5 | Burnley | 9 | Feb 2 – Apr 15 | 1 in 102 |
Longest Winless Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United | 9 | Sep 22 – Nov 17 | 1 in 267 |
| 2 | Sunderland | 11 | Sep 22 – Dec 1 | 1 in 191 |
| 3 | Birmingham City | 9 | Feb 9 – Apr 13 | 1 in 135 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | 10 | Oct 27 – Jan 12 | 1 in 116 |
| 5 | Blackpool | 6 | Oct 27 – Dec 1 | 1 in 44 |
Home-Field Advantage Edge
The simulation applies the same home-field boost to every game across the league, so the per-game home win probabilities bake in the model's idea of HFA. For each team, we sum expected points at home and compare to actual home points, and the same on the road. The bar shows (home points above expected) minus (away points above expected). A tall positive bar means the team's home/road split exceeded what the model predicted — a real fortress effect. A tall negative bar means the reverse: they played worse at home or better on the road than expected.
Finish Position Heatmap
Each cell is the probability — across 100,000 simulations — that the team (row) finished at that position (column). Rows are sorted by actual finish (champion at top, bottom of the table at the bottom).
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 20.00% | 19.00% | 9.00% | 12.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | — | 2.00% | — | 1.00% | — | — | — | — |
| Tottenham | 13.00% | 13.00% | 9.00% | 7.00% | 10.00% | 7.00% | 6.00% | 8.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | — | 1.00% | 2.00% | — | — | — | 4.00% | — |
| Preston North End | 8.00% | 9.00% | 11.00% | 10.00% | 9.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | — |
| Blackpool | 12.00% | 7.00% | 10.00% | 5.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | — | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Arsenal | 4.00% | 9.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 9.00% | 9.00% | 3.00% | 8.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Wolverhampton | 9.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 13.00% | 3.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 3.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 2.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 5.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 4.00% | — | 2.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Burnley | 8.00% | 8.00% | 9.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 2.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Leeds United | 1.00% | 1.00% | — | 1.00% | 5.00% | 2.00% | 1.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 7.00% | 10.00% | 4.00% | 11.00% | 8.00% | 7.00% |
| Bolton Wanderers | 4.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 6.00% | 8.00% | 4.00% | 9.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 7.00% | 6.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 7.00% | 8.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | — |
| Aston Villa | 4.00% | 1.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 3.00% | 11.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 7.00% | 3.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 9.00% | 1.00% | 4.00% |
| West Brom | 1.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 8.00% | 7.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 8.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 1.00% |
| Chelsea | 3.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 6.00% | 8.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 2.00% | 9.00% | 3.00% | — |
| Birmingham City | 5.00% | 3.00% | 2.00% | 7.00% | 8.00% | 3.00% | 10.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 8.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 3.00% | — | 3.00% | 1.00% |
| Sheffield Wednesday | — | — | — | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 11.00% | 9.00% | 6.00% | 10.00% |
| Everton | — | 1.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | — | 4.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 10.00% | 9.00% | 11.00% | 7.00% |
| Luton Town | — | 3.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 7.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 9.00% | 3.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 10.00% | 5.00% | 9.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% |
| Newcastle United | 2.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 6.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 8.00% | 7.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 6.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% |
| Manchester City | 4.00% | — | 3.00% | 3.00% | 2.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 12.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 10.00% | 6.00% | 2.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 3.00% |
| Portsmouth | 1.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 7.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 7.00% | 10.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 8.00% | 7.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% |
| Sunderland | — | 2.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 7.00% | 6.00% | 5.00% | 7.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 10.00% |
| Cardiff City | 1.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 2.00% | 10.00% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 7.00% | 13.00% | 7.00% |
| Charlton Athletic | — | — | 1.00% | — | 1.00% | 1.00% | — | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 6.00% | — | 9.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% | 7.00% | 12.00% | 34.00% |
Points Required Per Position
The empirical CDF of simulated point totals per finishing position. Each curve shows, for one position (1st, 2nd, ..., last), the spread of point totals teams accumulated across simulations. Reading the curve at the 50% mark gives the median points typically needed to finish at that position. Steep curves mean the position is tightly clustered around a particular point range; shallow curves mean the position came with a wide variety of point totals.
Points Totals in Context
How did each team's actual results compare to their simulated points, Elo rating, average opponent Elo, and percentile within simulated outcomes? Use the buttons to switch between views. In each chart, dashed crosshairs at the league means split the plot into four quadrants: pastel green (team did well, model agreed), pastel red (team did poorly, model agreed), and pastel yellow (model and reality disagreed).
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Next-Season Status
Across 100,000 regular-season simulations, the probability of each team's next-season status. Columns appear in best-to-worst outcome order: promotion-positive on the left, relegation-positive on the right. Cells with darker shading indicate higher likelihood.
| Team | Same level | Direct relegation |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 100% | — |
| Bolton Wanderers | 99.0% | 1.0% |
| Arsenal | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| Blackpool | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| Burnley | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| Preston North End | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| Wolverhampton | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| Chelsea | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Birmingham City | 96.0% | 4.0% |
| Tottenham | 96.0% | 4.0% |
| Aston Villa | 95.0% | 5.0% |
| West Brom | 94.0% | 6.0% |
| Luton Town | 93.0% | 7.0% |
| Manchester City | 91.0% | 9.0% |
| Portsmouth | 91.0% | 9.0% |
| Newcastle United | 90.0% | 10.0% |
| Leeds United | 85.0% | 15.0% |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 84.0% | 16.0% |
| Sunderland | 83.0% | 17.0% |
| Everton | 82.0% | 18.0% |
| Cardiff City | 80.0% | 20.0% |
| Charlton Athletic | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Overall Game Log
Every regular-season game from each team's perspective. Use the team filter at the top of the tab; the table scrolls within its frame. Sort any column by clicking its header. @ before an opponent name indicates an away game.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pre Elo | Opp Elo | Win % | Tie % | Loss % | Elo Δ | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-08-18 | Cardiff City | D 0-0 | 1684 | 1666 | 61.0% | 21.2% | 17.9% | -1.0 | 1 |
| 1956-08-18 | @ Arsenal | D 0-0 | 1666 | 1684 | 17.9% | 21.2% | 61.0% | +1.0 | 1 |
| 1956-08-18 | Charlton Athletic | W 3-1 | 1667 | 1674 | 58.4% | 21.8% | 19.9% | +3.3 | 3 |
| 1956-08-18 | @ Aston Villa | L 1-3 | 1674 | 1667 | 19.9% | 21.8% | 58.4% | -3.3 | 0 |
| 1956-08-18 | Blackpool | W 4-1 | 1687 | 1693 | 58.3% | 21.8% | 19.9% | +4.7 | 3 |
| 1956-08-18 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 1-4 | 1693 | 1687 | 19.9% | 21.8% | 58.3% | -4.7 | 0 |
| 1956-08-18 | Chelsea | W 2-0 | 1689 | 1675 | 60.5% | 21.3% | 18.2% | +3.5 | 3 |
| 1956-08-18 | @ Burnley | L 0-2 | 1675 | 1689 | 18.2% | 21.3% | 60.5% | -3.5 | 0 |
| 1956-08-18 | Everton | W 5-1 | 1606 | 1661 | 52.8% | 22.7% | 24.5% | +7.3 | 3 |
| 1956-08-18 | @ Leeds United | L 1-5 | 1661 | 1606 | 24.5% | 22.7% | 52.8% | -7.3 | 0 |
| 1956-08-18 | Sunderland | W 6-2 | 1663 | 1672 | 58.1% | 21.8% | 20.1% | +5.2 | 3 |
| 1956-08-18 | @ Luton Town | L 2-6 | 1672 | 1663 | 20.1% | 21.8% | 58.1% | -5.2 | 0 |
| 1956-08-18 | Birmingham City | D 2-2 | 1706 | 1678 | 62.0% | 20.9% | 17.1% | -0.7 | 1 |
| 1956-08-18 | @ Manchester United | D 2-2 | 1678 | 1706 | 17.1% | 20.9% | 62.0% | +0.7 | 1 |
| 1956-08-18 | Portsmouth | W 2-1 | 1695 | 1676 | 61.0% | 21.1% | 17.8% | +1.7 | 3 |
| 1956-08-18 | @ Newcastle United | L 1-2 | 1676 | 1695 | 17.8% | 21.1% | 61.0% | -1.7 | 0 |
| 1956-08-18 | Tottenham | L 1-4 | 1695 | 1674 | 61.4% | 21.1% | 17.6% | -12.1 | 0 |
| 1956-08-18 | @ Preston North End | W 4-1 | 1674 | 1695 | 17.6% | 21.1% | 61.4% | +12.1 | 3 |
| 1956-08-18 | West Brom | W 4-2 | 1631 | 1669 | 54.8% | 22.4% | 22.8% | +3.3 | 3 |
| 1956-08-18 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 2-4 | 1669 | 1631 | 22.8% | 22.4% | 54.8% | -3.3 | 0 |
| 1956-08-18 | Manchester City | W 5-1 | 1701 | 1695 | 59.7% | 21.5% | 18.9% | +5.8 | 3 |
| 1956-08-18 | @ Wolverhampton | L 1-5 | 1695 | 1701 | 18.9% | 21.5% | 59.7% | -5.7 | 0 |
| 1956-08-20 | Manchester United | L 1-3 | 1683 | 1705 | 56.6% | 22.1% | 21.3% | -8.0 | 0 |
| 1956-08-20 | @ Preston North End | W 3-1 | 1705 | 1683 | 21.3% | 22.1% | 56.6% | +8.0 | 4 |
| 1956-08-21 | Burnley | W 2-0 | 1683 | 1692 | 58.0% | 21.9% | 20.1% | +3.9 | 4 |
| 1956-08-21 | @ Arsenal | L 0-2 | 1692 | 1683 | 20.1% | 21.9% | 58.0% | -3.9 | 3 |
| 1956-08-22 | Portsmouth | W 3-1 | 1678 | 1675 | 59.4% | 21.6% | 19.0% | +3.2 | 4 |
| 1956-08-22 | @ Birmingham City | L 1-3 | 1675 | 1678 | 19.0% | 21.6% | 59.4% | -3.2 | 0 |
| 1956-08-22 | Newcastle United | W 5-2 | 1667 | 1697 | 55.7% | 22.3% | 22.0% | +4.5 | 4 |
| 1956-08-22 | @ Cardiff City | L 2-5 | 1697 | 1667 | 22.0% | 22.3% | 55.7% | -4.4 | 3 |
| 1956-08-22 | Blackpool | L 2-3 | 1654 | 1689 | 55.1% | 22.4% | 22.5% | -4.3 | 0 |
| 1956-08-22 | @ Everton | W 3-2 | 1689 | 1654 | 22.5% | 22.4% | 55.1% | +4.2 | 3 |
| 1956-08-22 | Wolverhampton | W 1-0 | 1668 | 1706 | 54.8% | 22.4% | 22.8% | +2.3 | 6 |
| 1956-08-22 | @ Luton Town | L 0-1 | 1706 | 1668 | 22.8% | 22.4% | 54.8% | -2.3 | 3 |
| 1956-08-22 | Tottenham | D 2-2 | 1689 | 1686 | 59.4% | 21.6% | 19.1% | -0.6 | 1 |
| 1956-08-22 | @ Manchester City | D 2-2 | 1686 | 1689 | 19.1% | 21.6% | 59.4% | +0.6 | 4 |
| 1956-08-22 | Chelsea | W 4-0 | 1635 | 1671 | 54.9% | 22.4% | 22.7% | +8.2 | 6 |
| 1956-08-22 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-4 | 1671 | 1635 | 22.7% | 22.4% | 54.9% | -8.2 | 0 |
| 1956-08-22 | Bolton Wanderers | W 3-0 | 1667 | 1692 | 56.2% | 22.2% | 21.6% | +6.0 | 3 |
| 1956-08-22 | @ Sunderland | L 0-3 | 1692 | 1667 | 21.6% | 22.2% | 56.2% | -6.0 | 3 |
| 1956-08-22 | Aston Villa | W 2-0 | 1665 | 1671 | 58.4% | 21.8% | 19.8% | +3.8 | 3 |
| 1956-08-22 | @ West Brom | L 0-2 | 1671 | 1665 | 19.8% | 21.8% | 58.4% | -3.8 | 3 |
| 1956-08-23 | Leeds United | L 1-2 | 1670 | 1614 | 64.9% | 20.0% | 15.1% | -5.2 | 0 |
| 1956-08-23 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 2-1 | 1614 | 1670 | 15.1% | 20.0% | 64.9% | +5.2 | 6 |
| 1956-08-25 | Arsenal | W 4-2 | 1682 | 1687 | 58.4% | 21.8% | 19.8% | +3.0 | 7 |
| 1956-08-25 | @ Birmingham City | L 2-4 | 1687 | 1682 | 19.8% | 21.8% | 58.4% | -3.0 | 4 |
| 1956-08-25 | Wolverhampton | W 3-2 | 1693 | 1704 | 57.8% | 21.9% | 20.3% | +1.9 | 6 |
| 1956-08-25 | @ Blackpool | L 2-3 | 1704 | 1693 | 20.3% | 21.9% | 57.8% | -1.9 | 3 |
| 1956-08-25 | Burnley | D 3-3 | 1672 | 1689 | 57.1% | 22.0% | 20.8% | -0.5 | 5 |
| 1956-08-25 | @ Cardiff City | D 3-3 | 1689 | 1672 | 20.8% | 22.0% | 57.1% | +0.5 | 4 |
| 1956-08-25 | Luton Town | L 1-2 | 1665 | 1671 | 58.4% | 21.8% | 19.8% | -4.7 | 0 |
| 1956-08-25 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 2-1 | 1671 | 1665 | 19.8% | 21.8% | 58.4% | +4.7 | 9 |
| 1956-08-25 | Preston North End | W 1-0 | 1663 | 1675 | 57.7% | 21.9% | 20.4% | +2.1 | 3 |
| 1956-08-25 | @ Chelsea | L 0-1 | 1675 | 1663 | 20.4% | 21.9% | 57.7% | -2.1 | 0 |
| 1956-08-25 | Bolton Wanderers | D 2-2 | 1649 | 1686 | 54.9% | 22.4% | 22.7% | -0.5 | 1 |
| 1956-08-25 | @ Everton | D 2-2 | 1686 | 1649 | 22.7% | 22.4% | 54.9% | +0.5 | 4 |
| 1956-08-25 | Aston Villa | D 1-1 | 1688 | 1667 | 61.3% | 21.1% | 17.6% | -0.9 | 2 |
| 1956-08-25 | @ Manchester City | D 1-1 | 1667 | 1688 | 17.6% | 21.1% | 61.3% | +0.9 | 4 |
| 1956-08-25 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 3-1 | 1671 | 1643 | 62.1% | 20.9% | 17.1% | +2.8 | 3 |
| 1956-08-25 | @ Portsmouth | L 1-3 | 1643 | 1671 | 17.1% | 20.9% | 62.1% | -2.9 | 6 |
| 1956-08-25 | Newcastle United | L 1-2 | 1673 | 1692 | 56.8% | 22.1% | 21.1% | -4.6 | 3 |
| 1956-08-25 | @ Sunderland | W 2-1 | 1692 | 1673 | 21.1% | 22.1% | 56.8% | +4.6 | 6 |
| 1956-08-25 | Leeds United | W 5-1 | 1686 | 1619 | 66.0% | 19.6% | 14.4% | +4.4 | 7 |
| 1956-08-25 | @ Tottenham | L 1-5 | 1619 | 1686 | 14.4% | 19.6% | 66.0% | -4.4 | 6 |
| 1956-08-25 | Manchester United | L 2-3 | 1669 | 1713 | 54.0% | 22.5% | 23.4% | -4.2 | 3 |
| 1956-08-25 | @ West Brom | W 3-2 | 1713 | 1669 | 23.4% | 22.5% | 54.0% | +4.2 | 7 |
| 1956-08-27 | West Brom | D 0-0 | 1668 | 1665 | 59.3% | 21.6% | 19.1% | -0.9 | 5 |
| 1956-08-27 | @ Aston Villa | D 0-0 | 1665 | 1668 | 19.1% | 21.6% | 59.3% | +0.9 | 4 |
| 1956-08-27 | Everton | W 5-2 | 1695 | 1649 | 63.8% | 20.3% | 15.8% | +3.2 | 9 |
| 1956-08-27 | @ Blackpool | L 2-5 | 1649 | 1695 | 15.8% | 20.3% | 63.8% | -3.2 | 1 |
| 1956-08-28 | Arsenal | W 3-1 | 1689 | 1684 | 59.6% | 21.5% | 18.9% | +3.2 | 7 |
| 1956-08-28 | @ Burnley | L 1-3 | 1684 | 1689 | 18.9% | 21.5% | 59.6% | -3.2 | 4 |
| 1956-08-29 | Charlton Athletic | W 4-0 | 1614 | 1660 | 53.8% | 22.5% | 23.6% | +8.5 | 9 |
| 1956-08-29 | @ Leeds United | L 0-4 | 1660 | 1614 | 23.6% | 22.5% | 53.8% | -8.5 | 0 |
| 1956-08-29 | Preston North End | W 3-2 | 1717 | 1673 | 63.6% | 20.4% | 16.0% | +1.5 | 10 |
| 1956-08-29 | @ Manchester United | L 2-3 | 1673 | 1717 | 16.0% | 20.4% | 63.6% | -1.5 | 0 |
| 1956-08-29 | Cardiff City | W 1-0 | 1697 | 1671 | 61.8% | 20.9% | 17.3% | +1.8 | 9 |
| 1956-08-29 | @ Newcastle United | L 0-1 | 1671 | 1697 | 17.3% | 20.9% | 61.8% | -1.8 | 5 |
| 1956-08-29 | Birmingham City | L 3-4 | 1674 | 1684 | 57.9% | 21.9% | 20.2% | -4.3 | 3 |
| 1956-08-29 | @ Portsmouth | W 4-3 | 1684 | 1674 | 20.2% | 21.9% | 57.9% | +4.3 | 10 |
| 1956-08-29 | Manchester City | W 3-2 | 1691 | 1688 | 59.4% | 21.6% | 19.1% | +1.7 | 10 |
| 1956-08-29 | @ Tottenham | L 2-3 | 1688 | 1691 | 19.1% | 21.6% | 59.4% | -1.7 | 2 |
| 1956-08-29 | Luton Town | W 5-4 | 1702 | 1675 | 61.9% | 20.9% | 17.2% | +1.5 | 6 |
| 1956-08-29 | @ Wolverhampton | L 4-5 | 1675 | 1702 | 17.2% | 20.9% | 61.9% | -1.5 | 9 |
| 1956-09-01 | Tottenham | W 1-0 | 1686 | 1692 | 58.3% | 21.8% | 19.9% | +2.0 | 7 |
| 1956-09-01 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-1 | 1692 | 1686 | 19.9% | 21.8% | 58.3% | -2.0 | 10 |
| 1956-09-01 | Charlton Athletic | W 8-1 | 1668 | 1652 | 60.8% | 21.2% | 18.0% | +9.2 | 6 |
| 1956-09-01 | @ Sunderland | L 1-8 | 1652 | 1668 | 18.0% | 21.2% | 60.8% | -9.2 | 0 |
| 1956-09-01 | West Brom | W 4-1 | 1681 | 1666 | 60.7% | 21.2% | 18.1% | +4.3 | 7 |
| 1956-09-01 | @ Arsenal | L 1-4 | 1666 | 1681 | 18.1% | 21.2% | 60.7% | -4.3 | 4 |
| 1956-09-01 | Blackpool | W 3-2 | 1667 | 1698 | 55.5% | 22.3% | 22.1% | +2.0 | 8 |
| 1956-09-01 | @ Aston Villa | L 2-3 | 1698 | 1667 | 22.1% | 22.3% | 55.5% | -2.0 | 9 |
| 1956-09-01 | Birmingham City | W 2-0 | 1692 | 1689 | 59.4% | 21.6% | 19.1% | +3.7 | 10 |
| 1956-09-01 | @ Burnley | L 0-2 | 1689 | 1692 | 19.1% | 21.6% | 59.4% | -3.7 | 10 |
| 1956-09-01 | Chelsea | D 0-0 | 1623 | 1665 | 54.2% | 22.5% | 23.3% | -0.7 | 10 |
| 1956-09-01 | @ Leeds United | D 0-0 | 1665 | 1623 | 23.3% | 22.5% | 54.2% | +0.7 | 4 |
| 1956-09-01 | Manchester City | W 3-2 | 1674 | 1686 | 57.7% | 21.9% | 20.4% | +1.8 | 12 |
| 1956-09-01 | @ Luton Town | L 2-3 | 1686 | 1674 | 20.4% | 21.9% | 57.7% | -1.9 | 2 |
| 1956-09-01 | Portsmouth | W 3-0 | 1719 | 1670 | 64.1% | 20.2% | 15.7% | +4.4 | 13 |
| 1956-09-01 | @ Manchester United | L 0-3 | 1670 | 1719 | 15.7% | 20.2% | 64.1% | -4.4 | 3 |
| 1956-09-01 | Cardiff City | W 6-0 | 1672 | 1669 | 59.3% | 21.6% | 19.1% | +10.2 | 3 |
| 1956-09-01 | @ Preston North End | L 0-6 | 1669 | 1672 | 19.1% | 21.6% | 59.3% | -10.2 | 5 |
| 1956-09-01 | Newcastle United | W 4-0 | 1640 | 1699 | 52.3% | 22.7% | 25.0% | +8.9 | 9 |
| 1956-09-01 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-4 | 1699 | 1640 | 25.0% | 22.7% | 52.3% | -8.9 | 9 |
| 1956-09-01 | Everton | W 2-1 | 1704 | 1646 | 65.0% | 19.9% | 15.0% | +1.4 | 9 |
| 1956-09-01 | @ Wolverhampton | L 1-2 | 1646 | 1704 | 15.0% | 19.9% | 65.0% | -1.5 | 1 |
| 1956-09-03 | Tottenham | W 4-1 | 1696 | 1690 | 59.6% | 21.5% | 18.9% | +4.5 | 12 |
| 1956-09-03 | @ Blackpool | L 1-4 | 1690 | 1696 | 18.9% | 21.5% | 59.6% | -4.4 | 10 |
| 1956-09-03 | Everton | W 2-1 | 1696 | 1644 | 64.4% | 20.1% | 15.4% | +1.5 | 13 |
| 1956-09-03 | @ Burnley | L 1-2 | 1644 | 1696 | 15.4% | 20.1% | 64.4% | -1.5 | 1 |
| 1956-09-04 | Preston North End | L 1-2 | 1685 | 1682 | 59.4% | 21.6% | 19.1% | -4.8 | 7 |
| 1956-09-04 | @ Arsenal | W 2-1 | 1682 | 1685 | 19.1% | 21.6% | 59.4% | +4.8 | 6 |
| 1956-09-05 | Sunderland | W 2-1 | 1688 | 1677 | 60.2% | 21.4% | 18.4% | +1.8 | 10 |
| 1956-09-05 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 1-2 | 1677 | 1688 | 18.4% | 21.4% | 60.2% | -1.8 | 6 |
| 1956-09-05 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 2-1 | 1659 | 1649 | 60.1% | 21.4% | 18.5% | +1.8 | 8 |
| 1956-09-05 | @ Cardiff City | L 1-2 | 1649 | 1659 | 18.5% | 21.4% | 60.1% | -1.8 | 9 |
| 1956-09-05 | Newcastle United | W 6-1 | 1685 | 1690 | 58.5% | 21.8% | 19.7% | +7.3 | 13 |
| 1956-09-05 | @ Birmingham City | L 1-6 | 1690 | 1685 | 19.7% | 21.8% | 58.5% | -7.4 | 9 |
| 1956-09-05 | Manchester United | L 1-2 | 1666 | 1723 | 52.5% | 22.7% | 24.8% | -4.3 | 4 |
| 1956-09-05 | @ Chelsea | W 2-1 | 1723 | 1666 | 24.8% | 22.7% | 52.5% | +4.3 | 16 |
| 1956-09-05 | Aston Villa | D 0-0 | 1676 | 1669 | 59.8% | 21.5% | 18.8% | -0.9 | 13 |
| 1956-09-05 | @ Luton Town | D 0-0 | 1669 | 1676 | 18.8% | 21.5% | 59.8% | +0.9 | 9 |
| 1956-09-05 | Leeds United | W 1-0 | 1684 | 1622 | 65.4% | 19.8% | 14.8% | +1.5 | 5 |
| 1956-09-05 | @ Manchester City | L 0-1 | 1622 | 1684 | 14.8% | 19.8% | 65.4% | -1.5 | 10 |
| 1956-09-05 | Portsmouth | W 2-1 | 1661 | 1666 | 58.6% | 21.7% | 19.7% | +1.9 | 7 |
| 1956-09-05 | @ West Brom | L 1-2 | 1666 | 1661 | 19.7% | 21.7% | 58.6% | -1.9 | 3 |
| 1956-09-08 | Sheffield Wednesday | D 4-4 | 1643 | 1647 | 58.6% | 21.8% | 19.7% | -0.4 | 1 |
| 1956-09-08 | @ Charlton Athletic | D 4-4 | 1647 | 1643 | 19.7% | 21.8% | 58.6% | +0.4 | 10 |
| 1956-09-08 | Bolton Wanderers | W 3-2 | 1621 | 1690 | 51.0% | 22.8% | 26.2% | +2.3 | 13 |
| 1956-09-08 | @ Leeds United | L 2-3 | 1690 | 1621 | 26.2% | 22.8% | 51.0% | -2.3 | 10 |
| 1956-09-08 | Wolverhampton | W 4-1 | 1686 | 1705 | 56.9% | 22.1% | 21.0% | +4.9 | 13 |
| 1956-09-08 | @ Tottenham | L 1-4 | 1705 | 1686 | 21.0% | 22.1% | 56.9% | -4.9 | 9 |
| 1956-09-08 | Preston North End | W 3-0 | 1693 | 1687 | 59.6% | 21.5% | 18.9% | +5.3 | 16 |
| 1956-09-08 | @ Birmingham City | L 0-3 | 1687 | 1693 | 18.9% | 21.5% | 59.6% | -5.3 | 6 |
| 1956-09-08 | Luton Town | W 4-0 | 1700 | 1675 | 61.7% | 21.0% | 17.3% | +6.3 | 15 |
| 1956-09-08 | @ Blackpool | L 0-4 | 1675 | 1700 | 17.3% | 21.0% | 61.7% | -6.3 | 13 |
| 1956-09-08 | Chelsea | D 1-1 | 1661 | 1662 | 58.9% | 21.7% | 19.4% | -0.8 | 9 |
| 1956-09-08 | @ Cardiff City | D 1-1 | 1662 | 1661 | 19.4% | 21.7% | 58.9% | +0.8 | 5 |
| 1956-09-08 | Aston Villa | L 0-4 | 1643 | 1670 | 56.0% | 22.2% | 21.8% | -17.3 | 1 |
| 1956-09-08 | @ Everton | W 4-0 | 1670 | 1643 | 21.8% | 22.2% | 56.0% | +17.3 | 12 |
| 1956-09-08 | Sunderland | W 3-1 | 1685 | 1675 | 60.1% | 21.4% | 18.5% | +3.1 | 8 |
| 1956-09-08 | @ Manchester City | L 1-3 | 1675 | 1685 | 18.5% | 21.4% | 60.1% | -3.1 | 6 |
| 1956-09-08 | Manchester United | D 1-1 | 1683 | 1727 | 54.0% | 22.5% | 23.5% | -0.6 | 10 |
| 1956-09-08 | @ Newcastle United | D 1-1 | 1727 | 1683 | 23.5% | 22.5% | 54.0% | +0.6 | 17 |
| 1956-09-08 | Arsenal | L 2-3 | 1664 | 1680 | 57.2% | 22.0% | 20.8% | -4.4 | 3 |
| 1956-09-08 | @ Portsmouth | W 3-2 | 1680 | 1664 | 20.8% | 22.0% | 57.2% | +4.4 | 10 |
| 1956-09-08 | Burnley | D 2-2 | 1663 | 1697 | 55.2% | 22.4% | 22.4% | -0.5 | 8 |
| 1956-09-08 | @ West Brom | D 2-2 | 1697 | 1663 | 22.4% | 22.4% | 55.2% | +0.5 | 14 |
| 1956-09-10 | Arsenal | W 3-0 | 1682 | 1685 | 58.7% | 21.7% | 19.6% | +5.5 | 9 |
| 1956-09-10 | @ Preston North End | L 0-3 | 1685 | 1682 | 19.6% | 21.7% | 58.7% | -5.5 | 10 |
| 1956-09-12 | Charlton Athletic | W 2-0 | 1688 | 1642 | 63.8% | 20.3% | 15.9% | +3.1 | 13 |
| 1956-09-12 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-2 | 1642 | 1688 | 15.9% | 20.3% | 63.8% | -3.1 | 1 |
| 1956-09-12 | Cardiff City | W 5-3 | 1647 | 1660 | 57.6% | 21.9% | 20.4% | +2.9 | 13 |
| 1956-09-12 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 3-5 | 1660 | 1647 | 20.4% | 21.9% | 57.6% | -2.9 | 9 |
| 1956-09-12 | Sunderland | D 2-2 | 1700 | 1672 | 62.0% | 20.9% | 17.1% | -0.7 | 10 |
| 1956-09-12 | @ Wolverhampton | D 2-2 | 1672 | 1700 | 17.1% | 20.9% | 62.0% | +0.7 | 7 |
| 1956-09-12 | Burnley | W 1-0 | 1625 | 1698 | 50.6% | 22.9% | 26.5% | +2.6 | 4 |
| 1956-09-12 | @ Everton | L 0-1 | 1698 | 1625 | 26.5% | 22.9% | 50.6% | -2.6 | 14 |
| 1956-09-12 | Manchester City | W 2-0 | 1623 | 1689 | 51.5% | 22.8% | 25.7% | +4.8 | 16 |
| 1956-09-12 | @ Leeds United | L 0-2 | 1689 | 1623 | 25.7% | 22.8% | 51.5% | -4.8 | 8 |
| 1956-09-15 | Tottenham | L 2-4 | 1687 | 1691 | 58.6% | 21.7% | 19.7% | -7.3 | 12 |
| 1956-09-15 | @ Aston Villa | W 4-2 | 1691 | 1687 | 19.7% | 21.7% | 58.6% | +7.3 | 16 |
| 1956-09-15 | Cardiff City | W 2-0 | 1691 | 1657 | 62.6% | 20.7% | 16.7% | +3.2 | 16 |
| 1956-09-15 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-2 | 1657 | 1691 | 16.7% | 20.7% | 62.6% | -3.2 | 9 |
| 1956-09-15 | Birmingham City | W 1-0 | 1662 | 1698 | 55.1% | 22.4% | 22.6% | +2.3 | 8 |
| 1956-09-15 | @ Chelsea | L 0-1 | 1698 | 1662 | 22.6% | 22.4% | 55.1% | -2.3 | 16 |
| 1956-09-15 | Everton | W 2-0 | 1669 | 1628 | 63.3% | 20.5% | 16.2% | +3.1 | 16 |
| 1956-09-15 | @ Luton Town | L 0-2 | 1628 | 1669 | 16.2% | 20.5% | 63.3% | -3.1 | 4 |
| 1956-09-15 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 4-1 | 1728 | 1650 | 67.0% | 19.2% | 13.8% | +3.2 | 20 |
| 1956-09-15 | @ Manchester United | L 1-4 | 1650 | 1728 | 13.8% | 19.2% | 67.0% | -3.2 | 13 |
| 1956-09-15 | Blackpool | W 5-2 | 1673 | 1707 | 55.2% | 22.4% | 22.4% | +4.5 | 10 |
| 1956-09-15 | @ Sunderland | L 2-5 | 1707 | 1673 | 22.4% | 22.4% | 55.2% | -4.5 | 15 |
| 1956-09-15 | Newcastle United | L 0-1 | 1679 | 1682 | 58.7% | 21.7% | 19.6% | -5.0 | 10 |
| 1956-09-15 | @ Arsenal | W 1-0 | 1682 | 1679 | 19.6% | 21.7% | 58.7% | +5.0 | 13 |
| 1956-09-15 | Portsmouth | D 1-1 | 1695 | 1659 | 62.8% | 20.6% | 16.5% | -0.9 | 15 |
| 1956-09-15 | @ Burnley | D 1-1 | 1659 | 1695 | 16.5% | 20.6% | 62.8% | +0.9 | 4 |
| 1956-09-15 | Manchester City | W 1-0 | 1639 | 1684 | 54.0% | 22.5% | 23.5% | +2.4 | 4 |
| 1956-09-15 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 0-1 | 1684 | 1639 | 23.5% | 22.5% | 54.0% | -2.4 | 8 |
| 1956-09-15 | West Brom | W 3-2 | 1687 | 1663 | 61.6% | 21.0% | 17.4% | +1.6 | 12 |
| 1956-09-15 | @ Preston North End | L 2-3 | 1663 | 1687 | 17.4% | 21.0% | 61.6% | -1.6 | 8 |
| 1956-09-15 | Leeds United | L 1-2 | 1699 | 1628 | 66.4% | 19.4% | 14.2% | -5.3 | 10 |
| 1956-09-15 | @ Wolverhampton | W 2-1 | 1628 | 1699 | 14.2% | 19.4% | 66.4% | +5.3 | 19 |
| 1956-09-19 | Sheffield Wednesday | D 0-0 | 1665 | 1647 | 60.9% | 21.2% | 17.9% | -1.0 | 9 |
| 1956-09-19 | @ Chelsea | D 0-0 | 1647 | 1665 | 17.9% | 21.2% | 60.9% | +1.0 | 14 |
| 1956-09-20 | Bolton Wanderers | W 2-1 | 1642 | 1694 | 53.1% | 22.6% | 24.3% | +2.3 | 7 |
| 1956-09-20 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 1-2 | 1694 | 1642 | 24.3% | 22.6% | 53.1% | -2.3 | 16 |
| 1956-09-22 | Cardiff City | W 2-1 | 1696 | 1654 | 63.4% | 20.5% | 16.2% | +1.6 | 19 |
| 1956-09-22 | @ Birmingham City | L 1-2 | 1654 | 1696 | 16.2% | 20.5% | 63.4% | -1.5 | 9 |
| 1956-09-22 | Aston Villa | W 1-0 | 1633 | 1680 | 53.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | +2.4 | 22 |
| 1956-09-22 | @ Leeds United | L 0-1 | 1680 | 1633 | 23.7% | 22.6% | 53.7% | -2.4 | 12 |
| 1956-09-22 | Manchester City | W 2-0 | 1731 | 1681 | 64.2% | 20.2% | 15.6% | +3.0 | 23 |
| 1956-09-22 | @ Manchester United | L 0-2 | 1681 | 1731 | 15.6% | 20.2% | 64.2% | -3.0 | 8 |
| 1956-09-22 | Luton Town | W 5-0 | 1698 | 1672 | 61.8% | 20.9% | 17.2% | +7.8 | 19 |
| 1956-09-22 | @ Tottenham | L 0-5 | 1672 | 1698 | 17.2% | 20.9% | 61.8% | -7.8 | 16 |
| 1956-09-22 | Chelsea | W 2-1 | 1661 | 1664 | 58.8% | 21.7% | 19.5% | +1.9 | 11 |
| 1956-09-22 | @ West Brom | L 1-2 | 1664 | 1661 | 19.5% | 21.7% | 58.8% | -1.9 | 9 |
| 1956-09-22 | Charlton Athletic | W 3-2 | 1702 | 1644 | 65.1% | 19.9% | 15.0% | +1.4 | 18 |
| 1956-09-22 | @ Blackpool | L 2-3 | 1644 | 1702 | 15.0% | 19.9% | 65.1% | -1.4 | 7 |
| 1956-09-22 | Wolverhampton | L 0-3 | 1692 | 1694 | 58.7% | 21.7% | 19.6% | -13.8 | 16 |
| 1956-09-22 | @ Bolton Wanderers | W 3-0 | 1694 | 1692 | 19.6% | 21.7% | 58.7% | +13.8 | 13 |
| 1956-09-22 | Sunderland | W 2-1 | 1625 | 1678 | 53.0% | 22.6% | 24.3% | +2.3 | 7 |
| 1956-09-22 | @ Everton | L 1-2 | 1678 | 1625 | 24.3% | 22.6% | 53.0% | -2.3 | 10 |
| 1956-09-22 | Burnley | D 1-1 | 1687 | 1694 | 58.2% | 21.8% | 20.0% | -0.8 | 14 |
| 1956-09-22 | @ Newcastle United | D 1-1 | 1694 | 1687 | 20.0% | 21.8% | 58.2% | +0.8 | 16 |
| 1956-09-22 | Preston North End | D 2-2 | 1660 | 1689 | 55.9% | 22.2% | 21.9% | -0.5 | 5 |
| 1956-09-22 | @ Portsmouth | D 2-2 | 1689 | 1660 | 21.9% | 22.2% | 55.9% | +0.5 | 13 |
| 1956-09-22 | Arsenal | L 2-4 | 1648 | 1674 | 56.1% | 22.2% | 21.7% | -7.1 | 14 |
| 1956-09-22 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | W 4-2 | 1674 | 1648 | 21.7% | 22.2% | 56.1% | +7.1 | 13 |
| 1956-09-29 | Bolton Wanderers | D 0-0 | 1677 | 1678 | 59.0% | 21.6% | 19.4% | -0.9 | 13 |
| 1956-09-29 | @ Aston Villa | D 0-0 | 1678 | 1677 | 19.4% | 21.6% | 59.0% | +0.9 | 17 |
| 1956-09-29 | Portsmouth | D 3-3 | 1662 | 1660 | 59.3% | 21.6% | 19.1% | -0.5 | 10 |
| 1956-09-29 | @ Chelsea | D 3-3 | 1660 | 1662 | 19.1% | 21.6% | 59.3% | +0.5 | 6 |
| 1956-09-29 | Newcastle United | W 1-0 | 1689 | 1686 | 59.3% | 21.6% | 19.1% | +1.9 | 16 |
| 1956-09-29 | @ Preston North End | L 0-1 | 1686 | 1689 | 19.1% | 21.6% | 59.3% | -2.0 | 14 |
| 1956-09-29 | Tottenham | L 0-2 | 1675 | 1706 | 55.6% | 22.3% | 22.1% | -9.0 | 10 |
| 1956-09-29 | @ Sunderland | W 2-0 | 1706 | 1675 | 22.1% | 22.3% | 55.6% | +9.0 | 22 |
| 1956-09-29 | Birmingham City | W 3-0 | 1708 | 1697 | 60.2% | 21.4% | 18.4% | +5.2 | 16 |
| 1956-09-29 | @ Wolverhampton | L 0-3 | 1697 | 1708 | 18.4% | 21.4% | 60.2% | -5.2 | 19 |
| 1956-09-29 | Manchester United | L 1-2 | 1681 | 1734 | 53.0% | 22.6% | 24.4% | -4.3 | 13 |
| 1956-09-29 | @ Arsenal | W 2-1 | 1734 | 1681 | 24.4% | 22.6% | 53.0% | +4.3 | 26 |
| 1956-09-29 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 4-1 | 1695 | 1641 | 64.6% | 20.1% | 15.3% | +3.6 | 19 |
| 1956-09-29 | @ Burnley | L 1-4 | 1641 | 1695 | 15.3% | 20.1% | 64.6% | -3.6 | 14 |
| 1956-09-29 | West Brom | D 0-0 | 1652 | 1663 | 57.9% | 21.9% | 20.3% | -0.8 | 10 |
| 1956-09-29 | @ Cardiff City | D 0-0 | 1663 | 1652 | 20.3% | 21.9% | 57.9% | +0.8 | 12 |
| 1956-09-29 | Everton | L 1-2 | 1642 | 1627 | 60.7% | 21.2% | 18.1% | -4.9 | 7 |
| 1956-09-29 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 2-1 | 1627 | 1642 | 18.1% | 21.2% | 60.7% | +4.9 | 10 |
| 1956-09-29 | Leeds United | D 2-2 | 1664 | 1635 | 62.1% | 20.9% | 17.1% | -0.7 | 17 |
| 1956-09-29 | @ Luton Town | D 2-2 | 1635 | 1664 | 17.1% | 20.9% | 62.1% | +0.7 | 23 |
| 1956-09-29 | Blackpool | L 0-3 | 1678 | 1704 | 56.2% | 22.2% | 21.6% | -13.3 | 8 |
| 1956-09-29 | @ Manchester City | W 3-0 | 1704 | 1678 | 21.6% | 22.2% | 56.2% | +13.3 | 21 |
| 1956-10-06 | Tottenham | L 2-4 | 1661 | 1715 | 52.9% | 22.7% | 24.4% | -6.7 | 10 |
| 1956-10-06 | @ Chelsea | W 4-2 | 1715 | 1661 | 24.4% | 22.7% | 52.9% | +6.7 | 25 |
| 1956-10-06 | Charlton Athletic | W 4-2 | 1739 | 1638 | 69.1% | 18.3% | 12.5% | +1.8 | 29 |
| 1956-10-06 | @ Manchester United | L 2-4 | 1638 | 1739 | 12.5% | 18.3% | 69.1% | -1.8 | 7 |
| 1956-10-06 | Luton Town | D 2-2 | 1684 | 1663 | 61.3% | 21.1% | 17.6% | -0.7 | 15 |
| 1956-10-06 | @ Newcastle United | D 2-2 | 1663 | 1684 | 17.6% | 21.1% | 61.3% | +0.6 | 18 |
| 1956-10-06 | Aston Villa | W 5-1 | 1660 | 1676 | 57.2% | 22.0% | 20.8% | +6.3 | 9 |
| 1956-10-06 | @ Portsmouth | L 1-5 | 1676 | 1660 | 20.8% | 22.0% | 57.2% | -6.3 | 13 |
| 1956-10-06 | Wolverhampton | D 1-1 | 1664 | 1713 | 53.4% | 22.6% | 24.0% | -0.6 | 13 |
| 1956-10-06 | @ West Brom | D 1-1 | 1713 | 1664 | 24.0% | 22.6% | 53.4% | +0.6 | 17 |
| 1956-10-06 | Manchester City | W 7-3 | 1677 | 1665 | 60.3% | 21.3% | 18.4% | +4.3 | 16 |
| 1956-10-06 | @ Arsenal | L 3-7 | 1665 | 1677 | 18.4% | 21.3% | 60.3% | -4.3 | 8 |
| 1956-10-06 | Bolton Wanderers | D 0-0 | 1692 | 1679 | 60.4% | 21.3% | 18.2% | -1.0 | 20 |
| 1956-10-06 | @ Birmingham City | D 0-0 | 1679 | 1692 | 18.2% | 21.3% | 60.4% | +1.0 | 18 |
| 1956-10-06 | Blackpool | D 2-2 | 1699 | 1717 | 57.0% | 22.1% | 20.9% | -0.5 | 20 |
| 1956-10-06 | @ Burnley | D 2-2 | 1717 | 1699 | 20.9% | 22.1% | 57.0% | +0.5 | 22 |
| 1956-10-06 | Leeds United | W 4-1 | 1652 | 1636 | 60.7% | 21.2% | 18.1% | +4.3 | 13 |
| 1956-10-06 | @ Cardiff City | L 1-4 | 1636 | 1652 | 18.1% | 21.2% | 60.7% | -4.3 | 23 |
| 1956-10-06 | Everton | D 0-0 | 1691 | 1632 | 65.1% | 19.9% | 15.0% | -1.1 | 17 |
| 1956-10-06 | @ Preston North End | D 0-0 | 1632 | 1691 | 15.0% | 19.9% | 65.1% | +1.2 | 11 |
| 1956-10-06 | Sunderland | W 3-2 | 1637 | 1666 | 55.8% | 22.3% | 21.9% | +2.0 | 17 |
| 1956-10-06 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 2-3 | 1666 | 1637 | 21.9% | 22.3% | 55.8% | -2.0 | 10 |
| 1956-10-13 | Newcastle United | W 3-1 | 1670 | 1684 | 57.6% | 21.9% | 20.5% | +3.4 | 16 |
| 1956-10-13 | @ Aston Villa | L 1-3 | 1684 | 1670 | 20.5% | 21.9% | 57.6% | -3.4 | 15 |
| 1956-10-13 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 2-0 | 1664 | 1639 | 61.6% | 21.0% | 17.4% | +3.4 | 21 |
| 1956-10-13 | @ Luton Town | L 0-2 | 1639 | 1664 | 17.4% | 21.0% | 61.6% | -3.3 | 17 |
| 1956-10-13 | Manchester United | L 1-3 | 1664 | 1740 | 50.2% | 22.9% | 27.0% | -7.2 | 10 |
| 1956-10-13 | @ Sunderland | W 3-1 | 1740 | 1664 | 27.0% | 22.9% | 50.2% | +7.1 | 32 |
| 1956-10-13 | Portsmouth | W 6-0 | 1714 | 1667 | 64.0% | 20.3% | 15.8% | +8.4 | 20 |
| 1956-10-13 | @ Wolverhampton | L 0-6 | 1667 | 1714 | 15.8% | 20.3% | 64.0% | -8.4 | 9 |
| 1956-10-13 | Preston North End | W 4-0 | 1717 | 1690 | 61.9% | 20.9% | 17.2% | +6.3 | 25 |
| 1956-10-13 | @ Blackpool | L 0-4 | 1690 | 1717 | 17.2% | 20.9% | 61.9% | -6.3 | 17 |
| 1956-10-13 | West Brom | D 1-1 | 1680 | 1663 | 60.8% | 21.2% | 18.0% | -0.9 | 19 |
| 1956-10-13 | @ Bolton Wanderers | D 1-1 | 1663 | 1680 | 18.0% | 21.2% | 60.8% | +0.9 | 14 |
| 1956-10-13 | Arsenal | L 1-3 | 1636 | 1681 | 53.9% | 22.5% | 23.6% | -7.6 | 7 |
| 1956-10-13 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 3-1 | 1681 | 1636 | 23.6% | 22.5% | 53.9% | +7.6 | 19 |
| 1956-10-13 | Chelsea | L 0-3 | 1633 | 1655 | 56.6% | 22.1% | 21.2% | -13.4 | 11 |
| 1956-10-13 | @ Everton | W 3-0 | 1655 | 1633 | 21.2% | 22.1% | 56.6% | +13.4 | 13 |
| 1956-10-13 | Birmingham City | D 1-1 | 1632 | 1691 | 52.2% | 22.7% | 25.0% | -0.5 | 24 |
| 1956-10-13 | @ Leeds United | D 1-1 | 1691 | 1632 | 25.0% | 22.7% | 52.2% | +0.5 | 21 |
| 1956-10-13 | Burnley | L 0-1 | 1661 | 1698 | 54.8% | 22.4% | 22.8% | -4.7 | 8 |
| 1956-10-13 | @ Manchester City | W 1-0 | 1698 | 1661 | 22.8% | 22.4% | 54.8% | +4.7 | 23 |
| 1956-10-13 | Cardiff City | W 5-0 | 1722 | 1656 | 65.8% | 19.7% | 14.5% | +6.5 | 28 |
| 1956-10-13 | @ Tottenham | L 0-5 | 1656 | 1722 | 14.5% | 19.7% | 65.8% | -6.5 | 13 |
| 1956-10-20 | Luton Town | W 3-0 | 1691 | 1667 | 61.6% | 21.0% | 17.4% | +4.9 | 24 |
| 1956-10-20 | @ Birmingham City | L 0-3 | 1667 | 1691 | 17.4% | 21.0% | 61.6% | -4.9 | 21 |
| 1956-10-20 | Wolverhampton | D 3-3 | 1668 | 1722 | 52.8% | 22.7% | 24.5% | -0.3 | 14 |
| 1956-10-20 | @ Chelsea | D 3-3 | 1722 | 1668 | 24.5% | 22.7% | 52.8% | +0.3 | 21 |
| 1956-10-20 | Everton | L 2-5 | 1748 | 1620 | 71.6% | 17.2% | 11.2% | -11.8 | 32 |
| 1956-10-20 | @ Manchester United | W 5-2 | 1620 | 1748 | 11.2% | 17.2% | 71.6% | +11.8 | 14 |
| 1956-10-20 | Manchester City | L 0-3 | 1680 | 1656 | 61.6% | 21.0% | 17.4% | -14.4 | 15 |
| 1956-10-20 | @ Newcastle United | W 3-0 | 1656 | 1680 | 17.4% | 21.0% | 61.6% | +14.4 | 11 |
| 1956-10-20 | Sunderland | W 2-0 | 1664 | 1657 | 59.8% | 21.5% | 18.7% | +3.6 | 17 |
| 1956-10-20 | @ West Brom | L 0-2 | 1657 | 1664 | 18.7% | 21.5% | 59.8% | -3.6 | 10 |
| 1956-10-20 | Tottenham | W 3-1 | 1689 | 1728 | 54.6% | 22.4% | 23.0% | +3.8 | 22 |
| 1956-10-20 | @ Arsenal | L 1-3 | 1728 | 1689 | 23.0% | 22.4% | 54.6% | -3.8 | 28 |
| 1956-10-20 | Leeds United | D 0-0 | 1703 | 1631 | 66.4% | 19.4% | 14.2% | -1.2 | 24 |
| 1956-10-20 | @ Burnley | D 0-0 | 1631 | 1703 | 14.2% | 19.4% | 66.4% | +1.2 | 25 |
| 1956-10-20 | Charlton Athletic | W 1-0 | 1658 | 1628 | 62.2% | 20.8% | 17.0% | +1.7 | 12 |
| 1956-10-20 | @ Portsmouth | L 0-1 | 1628 | 1658 | 17.0% | 20.8% | 62.2% | -1.7 | 7 |
| 1956-10-20 | Bolton Wanderers | D 2-2 | 1684 | 1679 | 59.6% | 21.5% | 18.9% | -0.6 | 18 |
| 1956-10-20 | @ Preston North End | D 2-2 | 1679 | 1684 | 18.9% | 21.5% | 59.6% | +0.6 | 20 |
| 1956-10-20 | Blackpool | L 1-2 | 1636 | 1724 | 48.7% | 22.9% | 28.3% | -4.0 | 17 |
| 1956-10-20 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | W 2-1 | 1724 | 1636 | 28.3% | 22.9% | 48.7% | +4.0 | 28 |
| 1956-10-27 | Birmingham City | W 3-1 | 1674 | 1696 | 56.5% | 22.1% | 21.4% | +3.5 | 19 |
| 1956-10-27 | @ Aston Villa | L 1-3 | 1696 | 1674 | 21.4% | 22.1% | 56.5% | -3.5 | 24 |
| 1956-10-27 | Manchester United | D 2-2 | 1728 | 1736 | 58.1% | 21.8% | 20.0% | -0.6 | 29 |
| 1956-10-27 | @ Blackpool | D 2-2 | 1736 | 1728 | 20.0% | 21.8% | 58.1% | +0.6 | 33 |
| 1956-10-27 | Newcastle United | D 1-1 | 1626 | 1666 | 54.6% | 22.4% | 23.0% | -0.6 | 8 |
| 1956-10-27 | @ Charlton Athletic | D 1-1 | 1666 | 1626 | 23.0% | 22.4% | 54.6% | +0.6 | 16 |
| 1956-10-27 | West Brom | L 0-1 | 1662 | 1668 | 58.4% | 21.8% | 19.8% | -5.0 | 21 |
| 1956-10-27 | @ Luton Town | W 1-0 | 1668 | 1662 | 19.8% | 21.8% | 58.4% | +5.0 | 20 |
| 1956-10-27 | Portsmouth | D 3-3 | 1653 | 1660 | 58.3% | 21.8% | 19.9% | -0.5 | 11 |
| 1956-10-27 | @ Sunderland | D 3-3 | 1660 | 1653 | 19.9% | 21.8% | 58.3% | +0.5 | 13 |
| 1956-10-27 | Cardiff City | W 3-1 | 1723 | 1649 | 66.5% | 19.4% | 14.1% | +2.3 | 24 |
| 1956-10-27 | @ Wolverhampton | L 1-3 | 1649 | 1723 | 14.1% | 19.4% | 66.5% | -2.3 | 13 |
| 1956-10-27 | Chelsea | D 2-2 | 1679 | 1668 | 60.3% | 21.3% | 18.4% | -0.6 | 21 |
| 1956-10-27 | @ Bolton Wanderers | D 2-2 | 1668 | 1679 | 18.4% | 21.3% | 60.3% | +0.6 | 15 |
| 1956-10-27 | Arsenal | W 4-0 | 1632 | 1693 | 52.0% | 22.7% | 25.2% | +9.0 | 17 |
| 1956-10-27 | @ Everton | L 0-4 | 1693 | 1632 | 25.2% | 22.7% | 52.0% | -9.0 | 22 |
| 1956-10-27 | Preston North End | L 1-2 | 1632 | 1683 | 53.3% | 22.6% | 24.1% | -4.4 | 25 |
| 1956-10-27 | @ Leeds United | W 2-1 | 1683 | 1632 | 24.1% | 22.6% | 53.3% | +4.4 | 21 |
| 1956-10-27 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 4-2 | 1670 | 1632 | 63.1% | 20.6% | 16.4% | +2.5 | 14 |
| 1956-10-27 | @ Manchester City | L 2-4 | 1632 | 1670 | 16.4% | 20.6% | 63.1% | -2.4 | 17 |
| 1956-10-27 | Burnley | W 2-0 | 1724 | 1702 | 61.5% | 21.0% | 17.5% | +3.4 | 31 |
| 1956-10-27 | @ Tottenham | L 0-2 | 1702 | 1724 | 17.5% | 21.0% | 61.5% | -3.4 | 24 |
| 1956-11-03 | Blackpool | D 2-2 | 1693 | 1727 | 55.2% | 22.4% | 22.5% | -0.5 | 25 |
| 1956-11-03 | @ Birmingham City | D 2-2 | 1727 | 1693 | 22.5% | 22.4% | 55.2% | +0.5 | 30 |
| 1956-11-03 | Manchester City | D 1-1 | 1647 | 1673 | 56.1% | 22.2% | 21.6% | -0.7 | 14 |
| 1956-11-03 | @ Cardiff City | D 1-1 | 1673 | 1647 | 21.6% | 22.2% | 56.1% | +0.7 | 15 |
| 1956-11-03 | Wolverhampton | W 3-0 | 1736 | 1725 | 60.2% | 21.3% | 18.4% | +5.2 | 36 |
| 1956-11-03 | @ Manchester United | L 0-3 | 1725 | 1736 | 18.4% | 21.3% | 60.2% | -5.2 | 24 |
| 1956-11-03 | Tottenham | L 2-3 | 1660 | 1728 | 51.2% | 22.8% | 26.0% | -4.0 | 13 |
| 1956-11-03 | @ Portsmouth | W 3-2 | 1728 | 1660 | 26.0% | 22.8% | 51.2% | +4.0 | 34 |
| 1956-11-03 | Aston Villa | W 2-1 | 1684 | 1677 | 59.7% | 21.5% | 18.8% | +1.8 | 25 |
| 1956-11-03 | @ Arsenal | L 1-2 | 1677 | 1684 | 18.8% | 21.5% | 59.7% | -1.8 | 19 |
| 1956-11-03 | Luton Town | D 1-1 | 1698 | 1657 | 63.3% | 20.5% | 16.2% | -1.0 | 25 |
| 1956-11-03 | @ Burnley | D 1-1 | 1657 | 1698 | 16.2% | 20.5% | 63.3% | +1.0 | 22 |
| 1956-11-03 | Charlton Athletic | L 1-3 | 1668 | 1626 | 63.5% | 20.4% | 16.1% | -8.8 | 15 |
| 1956-11-03 | @ Chelsea | W 3-1 | 1626 | 1668 | 16.1% | 20.4% | 63.5% | +8.8 | 11 |
| 1956-11-03 | Leeds United | L 2-3 | 1666 | 1628 | 63.1% | 20.6% | 16.4% | -4.8 | 16 |
| 1956-11-03 | @ Newcastle United | W 3-2 | 1628 | 1666 | 16.4% | 20.6% | 63.1% | +4.8 | 28 |
| 1956-11-03 | Sunderland | W 6-0 | 1687 | 1653 | 62.6% | 20.7% | 16.7% | +8.9 | 24 |
| 1956-11-03 | @ Preston North End | L 0-6 | 1653 | 1687 | 16.7% | 20.7% | 62.6% | -8.9 | 11 |
| 1956-11-03 | Bolton Wanderers | L 1-2 | 1629 | 1679 | 53.4% | 22.6% | 24.0% | -4.4 | 17 |
| 1956-11-03 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | W 2-1 | 1679 | 1629 | 24.0% | 22.6% | 53.4% | +4.4 | 24 |
| 1956-11-03 | Everton | W 3-0 | 1673 | 1641 | 62.4% | 20.8% | 16.8% | +4.7 | 23 |
| 1956-11-03 | @ West Brom | L 0-3 | 1641 | 1673 | 16.8% | 20.8% | 62.4% | -4.7 | 17 |
| 1956-11-10 | Burnley | W 1-0 | 1675 | 1697 | 56.6% | 22.1% | 21.3% | +2.2 | 22 |
| 1956-11-10 | @ Aston Villa | L 0-1 | 1697 | 1675 | 21.3% | 22.1% | 56.6% | -2.2 | 25 |
| 1956-11-10 | West Brom | L 0-1 | 1728 | 1678 | 64.2% | 20.2% | 15.6% | -5.4 | 30 |
| 1956-11-10 | @ Blackpool | W 1-0 | 1678 | 1728 | 15.6% | 20.2% | 64.2% | +5.4 | 26 |
| 1956-11-10 | Cardiff City | L 0-2 | 1635 | 1646 | 57.7% | 21.9% | 20.3% | -9.3 | 11 |
| 1956-11-10 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 2-0 | 1646 | 1635 | 20.3% | 21.9% | 57.7% | +9.4 | 17 |
| 1956-11-10 | Preston North End | D 1-1 | 1658 | 1696 | 54.8% | 22.4% | 22.8% | -0.6 | 23 |
| 1956-11-10 | @ Luton Town | D 1-1 | 1696 | 1658 | 22.8% | 22.4% | 54.8% | +0.6 | 25 |
| 1956-11-10 | Birmingham City | W 3-1 | 1674 | 1692 | 56.9% | 22.1% | 21.0% | +3.5 | 18 |
| 1956-11-10 | @ Manchester City | L 1-3 | 1692 | 1674 | 21.0% | 22.1% | 56.9% | -3.5 | 25 |
| 1956-11-10 | Chelsea | L 1-3 | 1644 | 1660 | 57.3% | 22.0% | 20.7% | -8.0 | 11 |
| 1956-11-10 | @ Sunderland | W 3-1 | 1660 | 1644 | 20.7% | 22.0% | 57.3% | +8.0 | 18 |
| 1956-11-10 | Newcastle United | W 3-1 | 1732 | 1662 | 66.2% | 19.5% | 14.3% | +2.4 | 37 |
| 1956-11-10 | @ Tottenham | L 1-3 | 1662 | 1732 | 14.3% | 19.5% | 66.2% | -2.4 | 16 |
| 1956-11-10 | Manchester United | W 2-0 | 1683 | 1741 | 52.3% | 22.7% | 24.9% | +4.7 | 27 |
| 1956-11-10 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-2 | 1741 | 1683 | 24.9% | 22.7% | 52.3% | -4.7 | 36 |
| 1956-11-10 | Portsmouth | D 2-2 | 1636 | 1656 | 56.8% | 22.1% | 21.1% | -0.5 | 18 |
| 1956-11-10 | @ Everton | D 2-2 | 1656 | 1636 | 21.1% | 22.1% | 56.8% | +0.5 | 14 |
| 1956-11-10 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 3-1 | 1633 | 1625 | 59.9% | 21.4% | 18.7% | +3.1 | 31 |
| 1956-11-10 | @ Leeds United | L 1-3 | 1625 | 1633 | 18.7% | 21.4% | 59.9% | -3.1 | 17 |
| 1956-11-10 | Arsenal | W 5-2 | 1720 | 1686 | 62.6% | 20.7% | 16.7% | +3.4 | 27 |
| 1956-11-10 | @ Wolverhampton | L 2-5 | 1686 | 1720 | 16.7% | 20.7% | 62.6% | -3.4 | 25 |
| 1956-11-17 | Aston Villa | D 3-3 | 1697 | 1677 | 61.1% | 21.1% | 17.8% | -0.5 | 26 |
| 1956-11-17 | @ Preston North End | D 3-3 | 1677 | 1697 | 17.8% | 21.1% | 61.1% | +0.5 | 23 |
| 1956-11-17 | Charlton Athletic | W 4-2 | 1689 | 1625 | 65.6% | 19.7% | 14.7% | +2.2 | 28 |
| 1956-11-17 | @ Birmingham City | L 2-4 | 1625 | 1689 | 14.7% | 19.7% | 65.6% | -2.2 | 11 |
| 1956-11-17 | Sunderland | W 1-0 | 1656 | 1636 | 61.1% | 21.1% | 17.8% | +1.8 | 20 |
| 1956-11-17 | @ Cardiff City | L 0-1 | 1636 | 1656 | 17.8% | 21.1% | 61.1% | -1.8 | 11 |
| 1956-11-17 | Luton Town | W 4-1 | 1668 | 1658 | 60.1% | 21.4% | 18.5% | +4.4 | 21 |
| 1956-11-17 | @ Chelsea | L 1-4 | 1658 | 1668 | 18.5% | 21.4% | 60.1% | -4.4 | 23 |
| 1956-11-17 | Everton | D 0-0 | 1659 | 1635 | 61.6% | 21.0% | 17.4% | -1.0 | 17 |
| 1956-11-17 | @ Newcastle United | D 0-0 | 1635 | 1659 | 17.4% | 21.0% | 61.6% | +1.0 | 19 |
| 1956-11-17 | Blackpool | D 0-0 | 1657 | 1722 | 51.5% | 22.8% | 25.7% | -0.5 | 15 |
| 1956-11-17 | @ Portsmouth | D 0-0 | 1722 | 1657 | 25.7% | 22.8% | 51.5% | +0.6 | 31 |
| 1956-11-17 | Bolton Wanderers | W 3-0 | 1682 | 1688 | 58.4% | 21.8% | 19.8% | +5.5 | 28 |
| 1956-11-17 | @ Arsenal | L 0-3 | 1688 | 1682 | 19.8% | 21.8% | 58.4% | -5.5 | 27 |
| 1956-11-17 | Wolverhampton | W 3-0 | 1695 | 1723 | 55.9% | 22.2% | 21.9% | +6.0 | 28 |
| 1956-11-17 | @ Burnley | L 0-3 | 1723 | 1695 | 21.9% | 22.2% | 55.9% | -6.1 | 27 |
| 1956-11-17 | Leeds United | W 3-2 | 1737 | 1636 | 69.1% | 18.4% | 12.5% | +1.1 | 39 |
| 1956-11-17 | @ Manchester United | L 2-3 | 1636 | 1737 | 12.5% | 18.4% | 69.1% | -1.1 | 31 |
| 1956-11-17 | Tottenham | W 4-1 | 1622 | 1734 | 45.6% | 23.0% | 31.4% | +6.9 | 20 |
| 1956-11-17 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-4 | 1734 | 1622 | 31.4% | 23.0% | 45.6% | -6.9 | 37 |
| 1956-11-17 | Manchester City | D 1-1 | 1683 | 1677 | 59.7% | 21.5% | 18.8% | -0.8 | 27 |
| 1956-11-17 | @ West Brom | D 1-1 | 1677 | 1683 | 18.8% | 21.5% | 59.7% | +0.8 | 19 |
| 1956-11-24 | Chelsea | D 1-1 | 1678 | 1672 | 59.7% | 21.5% | 18.8% | -0.8 | 24 |
| 1956-11-24 | @ Aston Villa | D 1-1 | 1672 | 1678 | 18.8% | 21.5% | 59.7% | +0.8 | 22 |
| 1956-11-24 | Newcastle United | L 2-3 | 1723 | 1658 | 65.7% | 19.7% | 14.6% | -5.0 | 31 |
| 1956-11-24 | @ Blackpool | W 3-2 | 1658 | 1723 | 14.6% | 19.7% | 65.7% | +5.0 | 20 |
| 1956-11-24 | West Brom | W 3-2 | 1623 | 1682 | 52.2% | 22.7% | 25.1% | +2.2 | 14 |
| 1956-11-24 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 2-3 | 1682 | 1623 | 25.1% | 22.7% | 52.2% | -2.2 | 27 |
| 1956-11-24 | Cardiff City | W 3-0 | 1653 | 1657 | 58.6% | 21.7% | 19.7% | +5.5 | 26 |
| 1956-11-24 | @ Luton Town | L 0-3 | 1657 | 1653 | 19.7% | 21.7% | 58.6% | -5.5 | 20 |
| 1956-11-24 | Birmingham City | L 0-1 | 1634 | 1691 | 52.5% | 22.7% | 24.8% | -4.6 | 11 |
| 1956-11-24 | @ Sunderland | W 1-0 | 1691 | 1634 | 24.8% | 22.7% | 52.5% | +4.6 | 31 |
| 1956-11-24 | Manchester United | D 2-2 | 1727 | 1738 | 57.9% | 21.9% | 20.2% | -0.6 | 38 |
| 1956-11-24 | @ Tottenham | D 2-2 | 1738 | 1727 | 20.2% | 21.9% | 57.9% | +0.6 | 40 |
| 1956-11-24 | Burnley | W 3-0 | 1682 | 1701 | 56.9% | 22.1% | 21.0% | +5.8 | 30 |
| 1956-11-24 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-3 | 1701 | 1682 | 21.0% | 22.1% | 56.9% | -5.8 | 28 |
| 1956-11-24 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 1-0 | 1636 | 1629 | 59.8% | 21.5% | 18.7% | +1.9 | 22 |
| 1956-11-24 | @ Everton | L 0-1 | 1629 | 1636 | 18.7% | 21.5% | 59.8% | -1.9 | 20 |
| 1956-11-24 | Arsenal | D 3-3 | 1635 | 1688 | 53.0% | 22.6% | 24.3% | -0.3 | 32 |
| 1956-11-24 | @ Leeds United | D 3-3 | 1688 | 1635 | 24.3% | 22.6% | 53.0% | +0.3 | 29 |
| 1956-11-24 | Portsmouth | W 5-1 | 1678 | 1656 | 61.3% | 21.1% | 17.6% | +5.4 | 22 |
| 1956-11-24 | @ Manchester City | L 1-5 | 1656 | 1678 | 17.6% | 21.1% | 61.3% | -5.4 | 15 |
| 1956-11-24 | Preston North End | W 4-3 | 1717 | 1696 | 61.2% | 21.1% | 17.7% | +1.6 | 30 |
| 1956-11-24 | @ Wolverhampton | L 3-4 | 1696 | 1717 | 17.7% | 21.1% | 61.2% | -1.6 | 26 |
| 1956-12-01 | Aston Villa | W 2-1 | 1627 | 1677 | 53.3% | 22.6% | 24.1% | +2.3 | 23 |
| 1956-12-01 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-2 | 1677 | 1627 | 24.1% | 22.6% | 53.3% | -2.3 | 24 |
| 1956-12-01 | Tottenham | D 0-0 | 1696 | 1727 | 55.5% | 22.3% | 22.1% | -0.7 | 32 |
| 1956-12-01 | @ Birmingham City | D 0-0 | 1727 | 1696 | 22.1% | 22.3% | 55.5% | +0.7 | 39 |
| 1956-12-01 | Everton | W 1-0 | 1652 | 1638 | 60.5% | 21.3% | 18.2% | +1.9 | 23 |
| 1956-12-01 | @ Cardiff City | L 0-1 | 1638 | 1652 | 18.2% | 21.3% | 60.5% | -1.9 | 22 |
| 1956-12-01 | Blackpool | D 2-2 | 1673 | 1718 | 53.9% | 22.5% | 23.5% | -0.4 | 23 |
| 1956-12-01 | @ Chelsea | D 2-2 | 1718 | 1673 | 23.5% | 22.5% | 53.9% | +0.5 | 32 |
| 1956-12-01 | Luton Town | W 3-1 | 1738 | 1659 | 67.1% | 19.2% | 13.7% | +2.3 | 43 |
| 1956-12-01 | @ Manchester United | L 1-3 | 1659 | 1738 | 13.7% | 19.2% | 67.1% | -2.3 | 26 |
| 1956-12-01 | Wolverhampton | W 2-1 | 1663 | 1719 | 52.7% | 22.7% | 24.6% | +2.3 | 23 |
| 1956-12-01 | @ Newcastle United | L 1-2 | 1719 | 1663 | 24.6% | 22.7% | 52.7% | -2.3 | 30 |
| 1956-12-01 | Sunderland | D 1-1 | 1688 | 1630 | 65.1% | 19.9% | 15.0% | -1.0 | 30 |
| 1956-12-01 | @ Arsenal | D 1-1 | 1630 | 1688 | 15.0% | 19.9% | 65.1% | +1.0 | 12 |
| 1956-12-01 | Charlton Athletic | W 2-1 | 1695 | 1625 | 66.2% | 19.5% | 14.3% | +1.4 | 31 |
| 1956-12-01 | @ Burnley | L 1-2 | 1625 | 1695 | 14.3% | 19.5% | 66.2% | -1.4 | 14 |
| 1956-12-01 | Bolton Wanderers | D 1-1 | 1651 | 1688 | 54.8% | 22.4% | 22.8% | -0.6 | 16 |
| 1956-12-01 | @ Portsmouth | D 1-1 | 1688 | 1651 | 22.8% | 22.4% | 54.8% | +0.6 | 31 |
| 1956-12-01 | Manchester City | W 3-1 | 1695 | 1683 | 60.3% | 21.3% | 18.4% | +3.1 | 29 |
| 1956-12-01 | @ Preston North End | L 1-3 | 1683 | 1695 | 18.4% | 21.3% | 60.3% | -3.1 | 22 |
| 1956-12-01 | Leeds United | D 0-0 | 1680 | 1635 | 63.8% | 20.3% | 15.9% | -1.1 | 28 |
| 1956-12-01 | @ West Brom | D 0-0 | 1635 | 1680 | 15.9% | 20.3% | 63.8% | +1.1 | 33 |
| 1956-12-08 | Manchester United | L 1-3 | 1675 | 1741 | 51.4% | 22.8% | 25.8% | -7.3 | 24 |
| 1956-12-08 | @ Aston Villa | W 3-1 | 1741 | 1675 | 25.8% | 22.8% | 51.4% | +7.3 | 46 |
| 1956-12-08 | Cardiff City | W 3-1 | 1718 | 1654 | 65.7% | 19.7% | 14.6% | +2.4 | 35 |
| 1956-12-08 | @ Blackpool | L 1-3 | 1654 | 1718 | 14.6% | 19.7% | 65.7% | -2.4 | 23 |
| 1956-12-08 | Birmingham City | W 2-0 | 1636 | 1695 | 52.3% | 22.7% | 25.0% | +4.7 | 25 |
| 1956-12-08 | @ Everton | L 0-2 | 1695 | 1636 | 25.0% | 22.7% | 52.3% | -4.7 | 32 |
| 1956-12-08 | West Brom | D 2-2 | 1727 | 1679 | 64.1% | 20.2% | 15.7% | -0.7 | 40 |
| 1956-12-08 | @ Tottenham | D 2-2 | 1679 | 1727 | 15.7% | 20.2% | 64.1% | +0.7 | 29 |
| 1956-12-08 | Newcastle United | W 3-1 | 1689 | 1666 | 61.5% | 21.0% | 17.5% | +2.9 | 34 |
| 1956-12-08 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 1-3 | 1666 | 1689 | 17.5% | 21.0% | 61.5% | -2.9 | 23 |
| 1956-12-08 | Preston North End | L 3-4 | 1624 | 1698 | 50.4% | 22.9% | 26.7% | -3.8 | 14 |
| 1956-12-08 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 4-3 | 1698 | 1624 | 26.7% | 22.9% | 50.4% | +3.8 | 32 |
| 1956-12-08 | Portsmouth | W 4-1 | 1636 | 1650 | 57.4% | 22.0% | 20.6% | +4.8 | 36 |
| 1956-12-08 | @ Leeds United | L 1-4 | 1650 | 1636 | 20.6% | 22.0% | 57.4% | -4.8 | 16 |
| 1956-12-08 | Arsenal | L 1-2 | 1657 | 1687 | 55.6% | 22.3% | 22.1% | -4.5 | 26 |
| 1956-12-08 | @ Luton Town | W 2-1 | 1687 | 1657 | 22.1% | 22.3% | 55.6% | +4.5 | 33 |
| 1956-12-08 | Chelsea | W 5-4 | 1680 | 1672 | 59.9% | 21.4% | 18.7% | +1.6 | 25 |
| 1956-12-08 | @ Manchester City | L 4-5 | 1672 | 1680 | 18.7% | 21.4% | 59.9% | -1.6 | 23 |
| 1956-12-08 | Burnley | W 2-1 | 1631 | 1697 | 51.4% | 22.8% | 25.8% | +2.4 | 15 |
| 1956-12-08 | @ Sunderland | L 1-2 | 1697 | 1631 | 25.8% | 22.8% | 51.4% | -2.4 | 31 |
| 1956-12-08 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 2-1 | 1716 | 1629 | 67.8% | 18.9% | 13.3% | +1.3 | 33 |
| 1956-12-08 | @ Wolverhampton | L 1-2 | 1629 | 1716 | 13.3% | 18.9% | 67.8% | -1.3 | 23 |
| 1956-12-15 | Aston Villa | L 0-2 | 1620 | 1668 | 53.6% | 22.6% | 23.8% | -8.8 | 14 |
| 1956-12-15 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 2-0 | 1668 | 1620 | 23.8% | 22.6% | 53.6% | +8.8 | 27 |
| 1956-12-15 | Manchester United | W 3-1 | 1690 | 1748 | 52.4% | 22.7% | 24.9% | +4.0 | 35 |
| 1956-12-15 | @ Birmingham City | L 1-3 | 1748 | 1690 | 24.9% | 22.7% | 52.4% | -4.0 | 46 |
| 1956-12-15 | Wolverhampton | L 2-3 | 1682 | 1718 | 55.0% | 22.4% | 22.6% | -4.2 | 25 |
| 1956-12-15 | @ Manchester City | W 3-2 | 1718 | 1682 | 22.6% | 22.4% | 55.0% | +4.2 | 36 |
| 1956-12-15 | Newcastle United | D 2-2 | 1645 | 1663 | 57.1% | 22.0% | 20.8% | -0.5 | 17 |
| 1956-12-15 | @ Portsmouth | D 2-2 | 1663 | 1645 | 20.8% | 22.0% | 57.1% | +0.5 | 24 |
| 1956-12-15 | Luton Town | W 1-0 | 1633 | 1652 | 56.9% | 22.1% | 21.0% | +2.1 | 18 |
| 1956-12-15 | @ Sunderland | L 0-1 | 1652 | 1633 | 21.0% | 22.1% | 56.9% | -2.1 | 26 |
| 1956-12-15 | Bolton Wanderers | W 4-2 | 1721 | 1692 | 62.1% | 20.9% | 17.1% | +2.5 | 38 |
| 1956-12-15 | @ Blackpool | L 2-4 | 1692 | 1721 | 17.1% | 20.9% | 62.1% | -2.5 | 34 |
| 1956-12-15 | Arsenal | L 2-3 | 1651 | 1692 | 54.5% | 22.4% | 23.0% | -4.2 | 23 |
| 1956-12-15 | @ Cardiff City | W 3-2 | 1692 | 1651 | 23.0% | 22.4% | 54.5% | +4.2 | 36 |
| 1956-12-15 | Burnley | W 2-0 | 1671 | 1694 | 56.4% | 22.2% | 21.4% | +4.1 | 26 |
| 1956-12-15 | @ Chelsea | L 0-2 | 1694 | 1671 | 21.4% | 22.2% | 56.4% | -4.1 | 31 |
| 1956-12-15 | Leeds United | W 2-1 | 1641 | 1640 | 59.1% | 21.6% | 19.3% | +1.9 | 28 |
| 1956-12-15 | @ Everton | L 1-2 | 1640 | 1641 | 19.3% | 21.6% | 59.1% | -1.9 | 36 |
| 1956-12-15 | Preston North End | D 1-1 | 1727 | 1702 | 61.7% | 21.0% | 17.3% | -0.9 | 41 |
| 1956-12-15 | @ Tottenham | D 1-1 | 1702 | 1727 | 17.3% | 21.0% | 61.7% | +0.9 | 33 |
| 1956-12-15 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-4 | 1680 | 1628 | 64.4% | 20.2% | 15.5% | -12.6 | 29 |
| 1956-12-15 | @ West Brom | W 4-1 | 1628 | 1680 | 15.5% | 20.2% | 64.4% | +12.6 | 26 |
| 1956-12-22 | Charlton Athletic | W 4-2 | 1650 | 1611 | 63.1% | 20.6% | 16.4% | +2.5 | 29 |
| 1956-12-22 | @ Luton Town | L 2-4 | 1611 | 1650 | 16.4% | 20.6% | 63.1% | -2.5 | 14 |
| 1956-12-22 | Sunderland | W 6-2 | 1663 | 1635 | 62.0% | 20.9% | 17.1% | +4.4 | 27 |
| 1956-12-22 | @ Newcastle United | L 2-6 | 1635 | 1663 | 17.1% | 20.9% | 62.0% | -4.4 | 18 |
| 1956-12-22 | Blackpool | W 4-1 | 1722 | 1723 | 58.9% | 21.7% | 19.4% | +4.6 | 39 |
| 1956-12-22 | @ Wolverhampton | L 1-4 | 1723 | 1722 | 19.4% | 21.7% | 58.9% | -4.6 | 38 |
| 1956-12-22 | Birmingham City | W 4-0 | 1696 | 1694 | 59.2% | 21.6% | 19.2% | +7.0 | 39 |
| 1956-12-22 | @ Arsenal | L 0-4 | 1694 | 1696 | 19.2% | 21.6% | 59.2% | -7.0 | 35 |
| 1956-12-22 | Cardiff City | W 6-2 | 1690 | 1647 | 63.5% | 20.4% | 16.0% | +4.2 | 34 |
| 1956-12-22 | @ Burnley | L 2-6 | 1647 | 1690 | 16.0% | 20.4% | 63.5% | -4.2 | 23 |
| 1956-12-25 | Aston Villa | W 1-0 | 1631 | 1676 | 53.9% | 22.5% | 23.6% | +2.4 | 21 |
| 1956-12-25 | @ Sunderland | L 0-1 | 1676 | 1631 | 23.6% | 22.5% | 53.9% | -2.4 | 27 |
| 1956-12-25 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 4-0 | 1687 | 1641 | 63.9% | 20.3% | 15.8% | +5.8 | 38 |
| 1956-12-25 | @ Birmingham City | L 0-4 | 1641 | 1687 | 15.8% | 20.3% | 63.9% | -5.8 | 26 |
| 1956-12-25 | Leeds United | D 1-1 | 1719 | 1639 | 67.2% | 19.1% | 13.7% | -1.1 | 39 |
| 1956-12-25 | @ Blackpool | D 1-1 | 1639 | 1719 | 13.7% | 19.1% | 67.2% | +1.1 | 37 |
| 1956-12-25 | Wolverhampton | W 2-1 | 1609 | 1726 | 44.9% | 23.0% | 32.1% | +2.9 | 17 |
| 1956-12-25 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 1-2 | 1726 | 1609 | 32.1% | 23.0% | 44.9% | -2.9 | 39 |
| 1956-12-25 | Bolton Wanderers | L 1-3 | 1678 | 1689 | 57.8% | 21.9% | 20.3% | -8.1 | 25 |
| 1956-12-25 | @ Manchester City | W 3-1 | 1689 | 1678 | 20.3% | 21.9% | 57.8% | +8.1 | 37 |
| 1956-12-25 | Everton | W 6-0 | 1726 | 1643 | 67.4% | 19.0% | 13.5% | +7.2 | 44 |
| 1956-12-25 | @ Tottenham | L 0-6 | 1643 | 1726 | 13.5% | 19.0% | 67.4% | -7.2 | 28 |
| 1956-12-25 | Newcastle United | W 1-0 | 1667 | 1668 | 59.0% | 21.7% | 19.4% | +2.0 | 32 |
| 1956-12-25 | @ West Brom | L 0-1 | 1668 | 1667 | 19.4% | 21.7% | 59.0% | -2.0 | 27 |
| 1956-12-25 | Preston North End | D 2-2 | 1694 | 1703 | 58.1% | 21.8% | 20.0% | -0.6 | 35 |
| 1956-12-25 | @ Burnley | D 2-2 | 1703 | 1694 | 20.0% | 21.8% | 58.1% | +0.6 | 34 |
| 1956-12-25 | Arsenal | D 1-1 | 1675 | 1703 | 55.9% | 22.2% | 21.9% | -0.7 | 27 |
| 1956-12-25 | @ Chelsea | D 1-1 | 1703 | 1675 | 21.9% | 22.2% | 55.9% | +0.7 | 40 |
| 1956-12-26 | Cardiff City | W 3-1 | 1744 | 1643 | 69.1% | 18.3% | 12.5% | +2.1 | 49 |
| 1956-12-26 | @ Manchester United | L 1-3 | 1643 | 1744 | 12.5% | 18.3% | 69.1% | -2.1 | 23 |
| 1956-12-26 | Manchester City | W 1-0 | 1697 | 1669 | 62.0% | 20.9% | 17.1% | +1.8 | 40 |
| 1956-12-26 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-1 | 1669 | 1697 | 17.1% | 20.9% | 62.0% | -1.8 | 25 |
| 1956-12-26 | Tottenham | D 1-1 | 1636 | 1733 | 47.5% | 23.0% | 29.5% | -0.3 | 29 |
| 1956-12-26 | @ Everton | D 1-1 | 1733 | 1636 | 29.5% | 23.0% | 47.5% | +0.3 | 45 |
| 1956-12-26 | Blackpool | W 5-0 | 1640 | 1718 | 50.0% | 22.9% | 27.1% | +11.8 | 40 |
| 1956-12-26 | @ Leeds United | L 0-5 | 1718 | 1640 | 27.1% | 22.9% | 50.0% | -11.8 | 39 |
| 1956-12-26 | West Brom | W 5-2 | 1666 | 1669 | 58.7% | 21.7% | 19.6% | +4.0 | 30 |
| 1956-12-26 | @ Newcastle United | L 2-5 | 1669 | 1666 | 19.6% | 21.7% | 58.7% | -4.0 | 32 |
| 1956-12-26 | Chelsea | W 2-0 | 1703 | 1674 | 62.1% | 20.8% | 17.0% | +3.3 | 43 |
| 1956-12-26 | @ Arsenal | L 0-2 | 1674 | 1703 | 17.0% | 20.8% | 62.1% | -3.3 | 27 |
| 1956-12-26 | Burnley | W 1-0 | 1703 | 1694 | 60.0% | 21.4% | 18.6% | +1.9 | 37 |
| 1956-12-26 | @ Preston North End | L 0-1 | 1694 | 1703 | 18.6% | 21.4% | 60.0% | -1.9 | 35 |
| 1956-12-29 | Aston Villa | D 0-0 | 1706 | 1674 | 62.4% | 20.8% | 16.8% | -1.0 | 40 |
| 1956-12-29 | @ Blackpool | D 0-0 | 1674 | 1706 | 16.8% | 20.8% | 62.4% | +1.0 | 28 |
| 1956-12-29 | Luton Town | W 3-2 | 1668 | 1652 | 60.7% | 21.2% | 18.1% | +1.6 | 28 |
| 1956-12-29 | @ Manchester City | L 2-3 | 1652 | 1668 | 18.1% | 21.2% | 60.7% | -1.7 | 29 |
| 1956-12-29 | Manchester United | L 1-3 | 1645 | 1746 | 47.0% | 23.0% | 30.0% | -6.8 | 17 |
| 1956-12-29 | @ Portsmouth | W 3-1 | 1746 | 1645 | 30.0% | 23.0% | 47.0% | +6.8 | 52 |
| 1956-12-29 | Sunderland | W 3-2 | 1612 | 1633 | 56.6% | 22.1% | 21.2% | +1.9 | 20 |
| 1956-12-29 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 2-3 | 1633 | 1612 | 21.2% | 22.1% | 56.6% | -1.9 | 21 |
| 1956-12-29 | Wolverhampton | W 3-1 | 1635 | 1724 | 48.7% | 23.0% | 28.4% | +4.5 | 32 |
| 1956-12-29 | @ Everton | L 1-3 | 1724 | 1635 | 28.4% | 23.0% | 48.7% | -4.5 | 39 |
| 1956-12-29 | Preston North End | L 2-3 | 1641 | 1705 | 51.6% | 22.8% | 25.6% | -4.0 | 23 |
| 1956-12-29 | @ Cardiff City | W 3-2 | 1705 | 1641 | 25.6% | 22.8% | 51.6% | +4.0 | 40 |
| 1956-12-29 | Leeds United | D 1-1 | 1671 | 1651 | 61.1% | 21.1% | 17.8% | -0.9 | 28 |
| 1956-12-29 | @ Chelsea | D 1-1 | 1651 | 1671 | 17.8% | 21.1% | 61.1% | +0.9 | 41 |
| 1956-12-29 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-2 | 1670 | 1635 | 62.7% | 20.7% | 16.6% | -5.0 | 30 |
| 1956-12-29 | @ Newcastle United | W 2-1 | 1635 | 1670 | 16.6% | 20.7% | 62.7% | +5.0 | 29 |
| 1956-12-29 | Bolton Wanderers | W 4-0 | 1733 | 1699 | 62.6% | 20.7% | 16.7% | +6.1 | 48 |
| 1956-12-29 | @ Tottenham | L 0-4 | 1699 | 1733 | 16.7% | 20.7% | 62.6% | -6.1 | 40 |
| 1956-12-29 | Burnley | W 2-0 | 1693 | 1692 | 59.1% | 21.6% | 19.2% | +3.7 | 41 |
| 1956-12-29 | @ Birmingham City | L 0-2 | 1692 | 1693 | 19.2% | 21.6% | 59.1% | -3.7 | 35 |
| 1956-12-29 | Arsenal | L 0-2 | 1665 | 1707 | 54.3% | 22.5% | 23.2% | -8.9 | 32 |
| 1956-12-29 | @ West Brom | W 2-0 | 1707 | 1665 | 23.2% | 22.5% | 54.3% | +8.9 | 46 |
| 1957-01-01 | Chelsea | W 3-0 | 1753 | 1670 | 67.4% | 19.0% | 13.5% | +3.8 | 55 |
| 1957-01-01 | @ Manchester United | L 0-3 | 1670 | 1753 | 13.5% | 19.0% | 67.4% | -3.8 | 28 |
| 1957-01-01 | Wolverhampton | L 2-3 | 1631 | 1719 | 48.7% | 22.9% | 28.3% | -3.8 | 21 |
| 1957-01-01 | @ Sunderland | W 3-2 | 1719 | 1631 | 28.3% | 22.9% | 48.7% | +3.8 | 42 |
| 1957-01-01 | Birmingham City | W 3-2 | 1665 | 1697 | 55.4% | 22.3% | 22.2% | +2.0 | 33 |
| 1957-01-01 | @ Newcastle United | L 2-3 | 1697 | 1665 | 22.2% | 22.3% | 55.4% | -2.0 | 41 |
| 1957-01-12 | Everton | W 5-1 | 1675 | 1640 | 62.7% | 20.7% | 16.6% | +5.1 | 31 |
| 1957-01-12 | @ Aston Villa | L 1-5 | 1640 | 1675 | 16.6% | 20.7% | 62.7% | -5.1 | 32 |
| 1957-01-12 | Blackpool | L 0-2 | 1651 | 1705 | 52.9% | 22.7% | 24.5% | -8.7 | 29 |
| 1957-01-12 | @ Luton Town | W 2-0 | 1705 | 1651 | 24.5% | 22.7% | 52.9% | +8.7 | 43 |
| 1957-01-12 | Cardiff City | L 1-2 | 1666 | 1637 | 62.1% | 20.8% | 17.0% | -5.0 | 28 |
| 1957-01-12 | @ Chelsea | W 2-1 | 1637 | 1666 | 17.0% | 20.8% | 62.1% | +5.0 | 26 |
| 1957-01-12 | Newcastle United | W 6-1 | 1757 | 1667 | 68.1% | 18.8% | 13.1% | +4.9 | 58 |
| 1957-01-12 | @ Manchester United | L 1-6 | 1667 | 1757 | 13.1% | 18.8% | 68.1% | -4.9 | 33 |
| 1957-01-12 | Charlton Athletic | W 3-1 | 1640 | 1614 | 61.8% | 20.9% | 17.2% | +2.9 | 32 |
| 1957-01-12 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-3 | 1614 | 1640 | 17.2% | 20.9% | 61.8% | -2.9 | 20 |
| 1957-01-12 | Leeds United | W 5-3 | 1693 | 1652 | 63.3% | 20.5% | 16.2% | +2.3 | 43 |
| 1957-01-12 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 3-5 | 1652 | 1693 | 16.2% | 20.5% | 63.3% | -2.3 | 41 |
| 1957-01-12 | Birmingham City | W 1-0 | 1709 | 1695 | 60.6% | 21.3% | 18.2% | +1.9 | 43 |
| 1957-01-12 | @ Preston North End | L 0-1 | 1695 | 1709 | 18.2% | 21.3% | 60.6% | -1.9 | 41 |
| 1957-01-12 | Manchester City | D 1-1 | 1627 | 1669 | 54.3% | 22.5% | 23.2% | -0.6 | 22 |
| 1957-01-12 | @ Sunderland | D 1-1 | 1669 | 1627 | 23.2% | 22.5% | 54.3% | +0.6 | 29 |
| 1957-01-12 | Tottenham | W 3-0 | 1723 | 1739 | 57.2% | 22.0% | 20.8% | +5.8 | 45 |
| 1957-01-12 | @ Wolverhampton | L 0-3 | 1739 | 1723 | 20.8% | 22.0% | 57.2% | -5.8 | 48 |
| 1957-01-12 | Portsmouth | D 1-1 | 1716 | 1638 | 66.9% | 19.2% | 13.8% | -1.1 | 47 |
| 1957-01-12 | @ Arsenal | D 1-1 | 1638 | 1716 | 13.8% | 19.2% | 66.9% | +1.1 | 18 |
| 1957-01-12 | West Brom | W 1-0 | 1688 | 1656 | 62.4% | 20.8% | 16.8% | +1.7 | 38 |
| 1957-01-12 | @ Burnley | L 0-1 | 1656 | 1688 | 16.8% | 20.8% | 62.4% | -1.7 | 32 |
| 1957-01-19 | Aston Villa | W 3-0 | 1734 | 1680 | 64.6% | 20.1% | 15.3% | +4.3 | 51 |
| 1957-01-19 | @ Tottenham | L 0-3 | 1680 | 1734 | 15.3% | 20.1% | 64.6% | -4.3 | 31 |
| 1957-01-19 | Luton Town | W 2-1 | 1635 | 1642 | 58.2% | 21.8% | 20.0% | +1.9 | 35 |
| 1957-01-19 | @ Everton | L 1-2 | 1642 | 1635 | 20.0% | 21.8% | 58.2% | -1.9 | 29 |
| 1957-01-19 | Manchester United | W 2-1 | 1643 | 1761 | 44.7% | 23.0% | 32.3% | +2.9 | 35 |
| 1957-01-19 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-2 | 1761 | 1643 | 32.3% | 23.0% | 44.7% | -2.9 | 58 |
| 1957-01-19 | Chelsea | L 0-1 | 1693 | 1661 | 62.4% | 20.8% | 16.9% | -5.3 | 41 |
| 1957-01-19 | @ Birmingham City | W 1-0 | 1661 | 1693 | 16.9% | 20.8% | 62.4% | +5.3 | 31 |
| 1957-01-19 | Sunderland | L 1-2 | 1713 | 1627 | 67.8% | 18.9% | 13.3% | -5.4 | 43 |
| 1957-01-19 | @ Blackpool | W 2-1 | 1627 | 1713 | 13.3% | 18.9% | 67.8% | +5.4 | 25 |
| 1957-01-19 | Bolton Wanderers | W 2-0 | 1642 | 1695 | 53.0% | 22.6% | 24.4% | +4.6 | 29 |
| 1957-01-19 | @ Cardiff City | L 0-2 | 1695 | 1642 | 24.4% | 22.6% | 53.0% | -4.6 | 43 |
| 1957-01-19 | Wolverhampton | D 0-0 | 1650 | 1729 | 49.9% | 22.9% | 27.2% | -0.5 | 42 |
| 1957-01-19 | @ Leeds United | D 0-0 | 1729 | 1650 | 27.2% | 22.9% | 49.9% | +0.5 | 46 |
| 1957-01-19 | Charlton Athletic | W 5-1 | 1670 | 1611 | 65.1% | 19.9% | 15.0% | +4.6 | 32 |
| 1957-01-19 | @ Manchester City | L 1-5 | 1611 | 1670 | 15.0% | 19.9% | 65.1% | -4.5 | 20 |
| 1957-01-19 | Preston North End | D 0-0 | 1654 | 1711 | 52.6% | 22.7% | 24.8% | -0.6 | 33 |
| 1957-01-19 | @ West Brom | D 0-0 | 1711 | 1654 | 24.8% | 22.7% | 52.6% | +0.6 | 44 |
| 1957-01-19 | Arsenal | W 3-1 | 1662 | 1715 | 53.0% | 22.6% | 24.3% | +4.0 | 36 |
| 1957-01-19 | @ Newcastle United | L 1-3 | 1715 | 1662 | 24.3% | 22.6% | 53.0% | -4.0 | 47 |
| 1957-01-19 | Burnley | W 1-0 | 1639 | 1690 | 53.2% | 22.6% | 24.1% | +2.4 | 21 |
| 1957-01-19 | @ Portsmouth | L 0-1 | 1690 | 1639 | 24.1% | 22.6% | 53.2% | -2.4 | 38 |
| 1957-02-02 | Leeds United | D 1-1 | 1676 | 1650 | 61.8% | 20.9% | 17.2% | -0.9 | 32 |
| 1957-02-02 | @ Aston Villa | D 1-1 | 1650 | 1676 | 17.2% | 20.9% | 61.8% | +0.9 | 43 |
| 1957-02-02 | Tottenham | L 1-3 | 1640 | 1738 | 47.4% | 23.0% | 29.6% | -6.8 | 29 |
| 1957-02-02 | @ Luton Town | W 3-1 | 1738 | 1640 | 29.6% | 23.0% | 47.4% | +6.8 | 54 |
| 1957-02-02 | West Brom | L 2-4 | 1667 | 1654 | 60.4% | 21.3% | 18.3% | -7.5 | 31 |
| 1957-02-02 | @ Chelsea | W 4-2 | 1654 | 1667 | 18.3% | 21.3% | 60.4% | +7.5 | 36 |
| 1957-02-02 | Manchester United | L 2-4 | 1674 | 1758 | 49.2% | 22.9% | 27.9% | -6.3 | 32 |
| 1957-02-02 | @ Manchester City | W 4-2 | 1758 | 1674 | 27.9% | 22.9% | 49.2% | +6.3 | 61 |
| 1957-02-02 | Birmingham City | L 1-2 | 1647 | 1688 | 54.4% | 22.5% | 23.1% | -4.4 | 29 |
| 1957-02-02 | @ Cardiff City | W 2-1 | 1688 | 1647 | 23.1% | 22.5% | 54.4% | +4.4 | 44 |
| 1957-02-02 | Blackpool | L 0-4 | 1606 | 1708 | 46.9% | 23.0% | 30.1% | -14.8 | 20 |
| 1957-02-02 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 4-0 | 1708 | 1606 | 30.1% | 23.0% | 46.9% | +14.8 | 46 |
| 1957-02-02 | Portsmouth | W 7-1 | 1712 | 1642 | 66.2% | 19.5% | 14.3% | +6.3 | 47 |
| 1957-02-02 | @ Preston North End | L 1-7 | 1642 | 1712 | 14.3% | 19.5% | 66.2% | -6.3 | 21 |
| 1957-02-02 | Everton | D 1-1 | 1632 | 1637 | 58.5% | 21.8% | 19.7% | -0.8 | 26 |
| 1957-02-02 | @ Sunderland | D 1-1 | 1637 | 1632 | 19.7% | 21.8% | 58.5% | +0.8 | 36 |
| 1957-02-02 | Bolton Wanderers | W 3-2 | 1729 | 1691 | 63.1% | 20.6% | 16.4% | +1.5 | 49 |
| 1957-02-02 | @ Wolverhampton | L 2-3 | 1691 | 1729 | 16.4% | 20.6% | 63.1% | -1.5 | 43 |
| 1957-02-02 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 6-3 | 1711 | 1646 | 65.7% | 19.7% | 14.6% | +2.8 | 50 |
| 1957-02-02 | @ Arsenal | L 3-6 | 1646 | 1711 | 14.6% | 19.7% | 65.7% | -2.8 | 35 |
| 1957-02-02 | Newcastle United | W 3-2 | 1688 | 1666 | 61.4% | 21.1% | 17.6% | +1.6 | 41 |
| 1957-02-02 | @ Burnley | L 2-3 | 1666 | 1688 | 17.6% | 21.1% | 61.4% | -1.6 | 36 |
| 1957-02-04 | Manchester City | D 2-2 | 1675 | 1668 | 59.8% | 21.5% | 18.8% | -0.6 | 33 |
| 1957-02-04 | @ Aston Villa | D 2-2 | 1668 | 1675 | 18.8% | 21.5% | 59.8% | +0.6 | 33 |
| 1957-02-09 | Aston Villa | D 0-0 | 1689 | 1674 | 60.6% | 21.3% | 18.1% | -1.0 | 44 |
| 1957-02-09 | @ Bolton Wanderers | D 0-0 | 1674 | 1689 | 18.1% | 21.3% | 60.6% | +1.0 | 34 |
| 1957-02-09 | Cardiff City | L 1-2 | 1661 | 1642 | 61.1% | 21.1% | 17.8% | -4.9 | 36 |
| 1957-02-09 | @ West Brom | W 2-1 | 1642 | 1661 | 17.8% | 21.1% | 61.1% | +4.9 | 32 |
| 1957-02-09 | Wolverhampton | D 2-2 | 1692 | 1731 | 54.7% | 22.4% | 22.9% | -0.5 | 45 |
| 1957-02-09 | @ Birmingham City | D 2-2 | 1731 | 1692 | 22.9% | 22.4% | 54.7% | +0.5 | 50 |
| 1957-02-09 | Charlton Athletic | W 5-0 | 1638 | 1591 | 63.8% | 20.3% | 15.8% | +7.1 | 39 |
| 1957-02-09 | @ Everton | L 0-5 | 1591 | 1638 | 15.8% | 20.3% | 63.8% | -7.1 | 20 |
| 1957-02-09 | Luton Town | L 1-2 | 1650 | 1633 | 60.9% | 21.2% | 17.9% | -4.9 | 43 |
| 1957-02-09 | @ Leeds United | W 2-1 | 1633 | 1650 | 17.9% | 21.2% | 60.9% | +4.9 | 32 |
| 1957-02-09 | Chelsea | D 2-2 | 1635 | 1659 | 56.4% | 22.2% | 21.4% | -0.5 | 22 |
| 1957-02-09 | @ Portsmouth | D 2-2 | 1659 | 1635 | 21.4% | 22.2% | 56.4% | +0.5 | 32 |
| 1957-02-09 | Sunderland | W 5-2 | 1745 | 1631 | 70.3% | 17.8% | 11.9% | +2.4 | 57 |
| 1957-02-09 | @ Tottenham | L 2-5 | 1631 | 1745 | 11.9% | 17.8% | 70.3% | -2.4 | 26 |
| 1957-02-09 | Manchester City | W 4-1 | 1723 | 1669 | 64.6% | 20.1% | 15.3% | +3.6 | 49 |
| 1957-02-09 | @ Blackpool | L 1-4 | 1669 | 1723 | 15.3% | 20.1% | 64.6% | -3.6 | 33 |
| 1957-02-09 | Arsenal | W 6-2 | 1765 | 1713 | 64.4% | 20.2% | 15.5% | +4.0 | 64 |
| 1957-02-09 | @ Manchester United | L 2-6 | 1713 | 1765 | 15.5% | 20.2% | 64.4% | -4.0 | 50 |
| 1957-02-09 | Preston North End | L 1-2 | 1664 | 1718 | 52.9% | 22.7% | 24.4% | -4.3 | 36 |
| 1957-02-09 | @ Newcastle United | W 2-1 | 1718 | 1664 | 24.4% | 22.7% | 52.9% | +4.3 | 50 |
| 1957-02-09 | Burnley | D 0-0 | 1643 | 1689 | 53.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | -0.7 | 36 |
| 1957-02-09 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | D 0-0 | 1689 | 1643 | 23.7% | 22.6% | 53.8% | +0.7 | 42 |
| 1957-02-16 | Newcastle United | W 4-1 | 1638 | 1660 | 56.6% | 22.1% | 21.2% | +5.0 | 35 |
| 1957-02-16 | @ Luton Town | L 1-4 | 1660 | 1638 | 21.2% | 22.1% | 56.6% | -5.0 | 36 |
| 1957-02-16 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 5-2 | 1629 | 1642 | 57.6% | 21.9% | 20.5% | +4.2 | 29 |
| 1957-02-16 | @ Sunderland | L 2-5 | 1642 | 1629 | 20.5% | 21.9% | 57.6% | -4.2 | 36 |
| 1957-02-16 | Cardiff City | W 3-0 | 1646 | 1647 | 58.9% | 21.7% | 19.5% | +5.4 | 46 |
| 1957-02-16 | @ Leeds United | L 0-3 | 1647 | 1646 | 19.5% | 21.7% | 58.9% | -5.4 | 32 |
| 1957-02-16 | Charlton Athletic | W 7-3 | 1731 | 1584 | 73.3% | 16.4% | 10.3% | +2.3 | 53 |
| 1957-02-16 | @ Wolverhampton | L 3-7 | 1584 | 1731 | 10.3% | 16.4% | 73.3% | -2.3 | 20 |
| 1957-02-18 | Portsmouth | D 2-2 | 1675 | 1635 | 63.3% | 20.5% | 16.2% | -0.7 | 35 |
| 1957-02-18 | @ Aston Villa | D 2-2 | 1635 | 1675 | 16.2% | 20.5% | 63.3% | +0.7 | 23 |
| 1957-02-18 | Manchester United | L 1-5 | 1582 | 1769 | 35.5% | 22.3% | 42.2% | -9.8 | 20 |
| 1957-02-18 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 5-1 | 1769 | 1582 | 42.2% | 22.3% | 35.5% | +9.8 | 67 |
| 1957-02-20 | Birmingham City | W 3-1 | 1688 | 1692 | 58.7% | 21.7% | 19.6% | +3.3 | 47 |
| 1957-02-20 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 1-3 | 1692 | 1688 | 19.6% | 21.7% | 58.7% | -3.3 | 45 |
| 1957-02-20 | Chelsea | L 3-4 | 1747 | 1659 | 67.9% | 18.9% | 13.2% | -5.0 | 57 |
| 1957-02-20 | @ Tottenham | W 4-3 | 1659 | 1747 | 13.2% | 18.9% | 67.9% | +5.0 | 35 |
| 1957-02-23 | Luton Town | W 4-0 | 1656 | 1643 | 60.5% | 21.3% | 18.2% | +6.7 | 39 |
| 1957-02-23 | @ West Brom | L 0-4 | 1643 | 1656 | 18.2% | 21.3% | 60.5% | -6.7 | 35 |
| 1957-02-23 | Blackpool | L 0-2 | 1779 | 1726 | 64.5% | 20.1% | 15.4% | -10.3 | 67 |
| 1957-02-23 | @ Manchester United | W 2-0 | 1726 | 1779 | 15.4% | 20.1% | 64.5% | +10.3 | 52 |
| 1957-02-23 | Manchester City | D 2-2 | 1638 | 1665 | 56.0% | 22.2% | 21.8% | -0.5 | 37 |
| 1957-02-23 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | D 2-2 | 1665 | 1638 | 21.8% | 22.2% | 56.0% | +0.5 | 34 |
| 1957-02-23 | Everton | W 2-0 | 1709 | 1645 | 65.7% | 19.7% | 14.6% | +2.8 | 53 |
| 1957-02-23 | @ Arsenal | L 0-2 | 1645 | 1709 | 14.6% | 19.7% | 65.7% | -2.8 | 39 |
| 1957-02-23 | Wolverhampton | D 2-2 | 1642 | 1733 | 48.2% | 23.0% | 28.8% | -0.3 | 33 |
| 1957-02-23 | @ Cardiff City | D 2-2 | 1733 | 1642 | 28.8% | 23.0% | 48.2% | +0.3 | 54 |
| 1957-02-23 | Bolton Wanderers | D 2-2 | 1664 | 1691 | 56.0% | 22.2% | 21.8% | -0.5 | 36 |
| 1957-02-23 | @ Chelsea | D 2-2 | 1691 | 1664 | 21.8% | 22.2% | 56.0% | +0.5 | 48 |
| 1957-02-23 | Leeds United | W 3-0 | 1722 | 1651 | 66.3% | 19.5% | 14.2% | +4.0 | 53 |
| 1957-02-23 | @ Preston North End | L 0-3 | 1651 | 1722 | 14.2% | 19.5% | 66.3% | -4.0 | 46 |
| 1957-02-23 | Charlton Athletic | W 3-1 | 1655 | 1572 | 67.4% | 19.0% | 13.5% | +2.2 | 39 |
| 1957-02-23 | @ Newcastle United | L 1-3 | 1572 | 1655 | 13.5% | 19.0% | 67.4% | -2.2 | 20 |
| 1957-02-27 | Preston North End | L 1-4 | 1642 | 1726 | 49.2% | 22.9% | 27.9% | -9.9 | 39 |
| 1957-02-27 | @ Everton | W 4-1 | 1726 | 1642 | 27.9% | 22.9% | 49.2% | +9.9 | 56 |
| 1957-03-02 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 3-1 | 1737 | 1638 | 69.0% | 18.4% | 12.6% | +2.1 | 55 |
| 1957-03-02 | @ Blackpool | L 1-3 | 1638 | 1737 | 12.6% | 18.4% | 69.0% | -2.1 | 37 |
| 1957-03-02 | Preston North End | L 2-3 | 1692 | 1736 | 54.0% | 22.5% | 23.4% | -4.2 | 48 |
| 1957-03-02 | @ Bolton Wanderers | W 3-2 | 1736 | 1692 | 23.4% | 22.5% | 54.0% | +4.2 | 59 |
| 1957-03-02 | Tottenham | D 1-1 | 1647 | 1742 | 47.8% | 23.0% | 29.2% | -0.4 | 47 |
| 1957-03-02 | @ Leeds United | D 1-1 | 1742 | 1647 | 29.2% | 23.0% | 47.8% | +0.3 | 58 |
| 1957-03-02 | Chelsea | W 3-1 | 1734 | 1664 | 66.2% | 19.5% | 14.3% | +2.4 | 57 |
| 1957-03-02 | @ Wolverhampton | L 1-3 | 1664 | 1734 | 14.3% | 19.5% | 66.2% | -2.4 | 36 |
| 1957-03-02 | Portsmouth | L 1-3 | 1570 | 1636 | 51.5% | 22.8% | 25.8% | -7.3 | 20 |
| 1957-03-02 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 3-1 | 1636 | 1570 | 25.8% | 22.8% | 51.5% | +7.3 | 26 |
| 1957-03-02 | Newcastle United | L 1-2 | 1666 | 1657 | 60.0% | 21.4% | 18.6% | -4.8 | 34 |
| 1957-03-02 | @ Manchester City | W 2-1 | 1657 | 1666 | 18.6% | 21.4% | 60.0% | +4.8 | 42 |
| 1957-03-06 | Manchester United | L 1-2 | 1632 | 1768 | 42.4% | 22.9% | 34.7% | -3.6 | 39 |
| 1957-03-06 | @ Everton | W 2-1 | 1768 | 1632 | 34.7% | 22.9% | 42.4% | +3.6 | 70 |
| 1957-03-09 | Aston Villa | D 1-1 | 1772 | 1675 | 68.8% | 18.5% | 12.7% | -1.1 | 71 |
| 1957-03-09 | @ Manchester United | D 1-1 | 1675 | 1772 | 12.7% | 18.5% | 68.8% | +1.2 | 36 |
| 1957-03-09 | Tottenham | D 1-1 | 1663 | 1743 | 49.8% | 22.9% | 27.3% | -0.4 | 40 |
| 1957-03-09 | @ West Brom | D 1-1 | 1743 | 1663 | 27.3% | 22.9% | 49.8% | +0.4 | 59 |
| 1957-03-09 | Everton | L 1-3 | 1688 | 1628 | 65.2% | 19.9% | 14.9% | -9.0 | 45 |
| 1957-03-09 | @ Birmingham City | W 3-1 | 1628 | 1688 | 14.9% | 19.9% | 65.2% | +9.0 | 42 |
| 1957-03-09 | Sunderland | W 2-0 | 1690 | 1633 | 64.9% | 20.0% | 15.1% | +2.9 | 45 |
| 1957-03-09 | @ Burnley | L 0-2 | 1633 | 1690 | 15.1% | 20.0% | 64.9% | -2.9 | 29 |
| 1957-03-09 | Blackpool | L 3-4 | 1641 | 1739 | 47.5% | 23.0% | 29.5% | -3.6 | 33 |
| 1957-03-09 | @ Cardiff City | W 4-3 | 1739 | 1641 | 29.5% | 23.0% | 47.5% | +3.7 | 58 |
| 1957-03-09 | Luton Town | L 1-3 | 1712 | 1636 | 66.8% | 19.3% | 14.0% | -9.2 | 53 |
| 1957-03-09 | @ Arsenal | W 3-1 | 1636 | 1712 | 14.0% | 19.3% | 66.8% | +9.2 | 38 |
| 1957-03-09 | Wolverhampton | W 2-1 | 1635 | 1736 | 47.1% | 23.0% | 29.9% | +2.7 | 40 |
| 1957-03-09 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-2 | 1736 | 1635 | 29.9% | 23.0% | 47.1% | -2.7 | 57 |
| 1957-03-09 | Manchester City | W 4-2 | 1662 | 1661 | 59.1% | 21.6% | 19.3% | +2.9 | 39 |
| 1957-03-09 | @ Chelsea | L 2-4 | 1661 | 1662 | 19.3% | 21.6% | 59.1% | -2.9 | 34 |
| 1957-03-09 | Bolton Wanderers | W 4-0 | 1662 | 1688 | 56.1% | 22.2% | 21.6% | +7.8 | 45 |
| 1957-03-09 | @ Newcastle United | L 0-4 | 1688 | 1662 | 21.6% | 22.2% | 56.1% | -7.8 | 48 |
| 1957-03-09 | Leeds United | L 2-5 | 1643 | 1647 | 58.6% | 21.7% | 19.7% | -10.0 | 26 |
| 1957-03-09 | @ Portsmouth | W 5-2 | 1647 | 1643 | 19.7% | 21.7% | 58.6% | +10.0 | 50 |
| 1957-03-09 | Charlton Athletic | W 4-3 | 1740 | 1563 | 75.9% | 15.1% | 9.1% | +0.8 | 62 |
| 1957-03-09 | @ Preston North End | L 3-4 | 1563 | 1740 | 9.1% | 15.1% | 75.9% | -0.8 | 20 |
| 1957-03-11 | Burnley | D 1-1 | 1657 | 1693 | 55.0% | 22.4% | 22.6% | -0.6 | 51 |
| 1957-03-11 | @ Leeds United | D 1-1 | 1693 | 1657 | 22.6% | 22.4% | 55.0% | +0.6 | 46 |
| 1957-03-13 | Cardiff City | W 4-1 | 1676 | 1638 | 63.0% | 20.6% | 16.4% | +3.9 | 39 |
| 1957-03-13 | @ Aston Villa | L 1-4 | 1638 | 1676 | 16.4% | 20.6% | 63.0% | -3.9 | 33 |
| 1957-03-13 | Luton Town | D 2-2 | 1633 | 1646 | 57.6% | 21.9% | 20.4% | -0.5 | 27 |
| 1957-03-13 | @ Portsmouth | D 2-2 | 1646 | 1633 | 20.4% | 21.9% | 57.6% | +0.5 | 39 |
| 1957-03-13 | West Brom | L 1-4 | 1630 | 1663 | 55.4% | 22.3% | 22.3% | -11.0 | 29 |
| 1957-03-13 | @ Sunderland | W 4-1 | 1663 | 1630 | 22.3% | 22.3% | 55.4% | +11.0 | 43 |
| 1957-03-13 | Arsenal | L 1-3 | 1743 | 1703 | 63.2% | 20.5% | 16.2% | -8.8 | 59 |
| 1957-03-13 | @ Tottenham | W 3-1 | 1703 | 1743 | 16.2% | 20.5% | 63.2% | +8.8 | 56 |
| 1957-03-16 | Arsenal | D 0-0 | 1680 | 1712 | 55.4% | 22.3% | 22.2% | -0.7 | 40 |
| 1957-03-16 | @ Aston Villa | D 0-0 | 1712 | 1680 | 22.2% | 22.3% | 55.4% | +0.7 | 57 |
| 1957-03-16 | Birmingham City | W 3-1 | 1742 | 1679 | 65.5% | 19.8% | 14.7% | +2.5 | 61 |
| 1957-03-16 | @ Blackpool | L 1-3 | 1679 | 1742 | 14.7% | 19.8% | 65.5% | -2.5 | 45 |
| 1957-03-16 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 3-2 | 1680 | 1638 | 63.4% | 20.5% | 16.1% | +1.5 | 51 |
| 1957-03-16 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 2-3 | 1638 | 1680 | 16.1% | 20.5% | 63.4% | -1.5 | 40 |
| 1957-03-16 | Chelsea | W 3-1 | 1562 | 1664 | 46.8% | 23.0% | 30.2% | +4.8 | 23 |
| 1957-03-16 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 1-3 | 1664 | 1562 | 30.2% | 23.0% | 46.8% | -4.8 | 39 |
| 1957-03-16 | West Brom | L 0-1 | 1637 | 1674 | 54.9% | 22.4% | 22.7% | -4.7 | 42 |
| 1957-03-16 | @ Everton | W 1-0 | 1674 | 1637 | 22.7% | 22.4% | 54.9% | +4.8 | 46 |
| 1957-03-16 | Newcastle United | D 0-0 | 1656 | 1670 | 57.5% | 22.0% | 20.5% | -0.8 | 52 |
| 1957-03-16 | @ Leeds United | D 0-0 | 1670 | 1656 | 20.5% | 22.0% | 57.5% | +0.8 | 46 |
| 1957-03-16 | Burnley | L 0-2 | 1646 | 1693 | 53.7% | 22.6% | 23.8% | -8.8 | 39 |
| 1957-03-16 | @ Luton Town | W 2-0 | 1693 | 1646 | 23.8% | 22.6% | 53.7% | +8.8 | 49 |
| 1957-03-16 | Cardiff City | W 4-1 | 1658 | 1634 | 61.6% | 21.0% | 17.4% | +4.1 | 37 |
| 1957-03-16 | @ Manchester City | L 1-4 | 1634 | 1658 | 17.4% | 21.0% | 61.6% | -4.1 | 33 |
| 1957-03-16 | Preston North End | D 0-0 | 1619 | 1741 | 44.3% | 23.0% | 32.7% | -0.2 | 30 |
| 1957-03-16 | @ Sunderland | D 0-0 | 1741 | 1619 | 32.7% | 23.0% | 44.3% | +0.2 | 63 |
| 1957-03-16 | Portsmouth | W 2-0 | 1734 | 1632 | 69.2% | 18.3% | 12.5% | +2.4 | 62 |
| 1957-03-16 | @ Tottenham | L 0-2 | 1632 | 1734 | 12.5% | 18.3% | 69.2% | -2.4 | 27 |
| 1957-03-16 | Manchester United | D 1-1 | 1733 | 1771 | 54.8% | 22.4% | 22.8% | -0.6 | 58 |
| 1957-03-16 | @ Wolverhampton | D 1-1 | 1771 | 1733 | 22.8% | 22.4% | 54.8% | +0.6 | 72 |
| 1957-03-20 | Portsmouth | W 1-0 | 1637 | 1630 | 59.8% | 21.4% | 18.7% | +1.9 | 42 |
| 1957-03-20 | @ Luton Town | L 0-1 | 1630 | 1637 | 18.7% | 21.4% | 59.8% | -1.9 | 27 |
| 1957-03-20 | Arsenal | L 2-3 | 1662 | 1712 | 53.3% | 22.6% | 24.1% | -4.1 | 37 |
| 1957-03-20 | @ Manchester City | W 3-2 | 1712 | 1662 | 24.1% | 22.6% | 53.3% | +4.1 | 60 |
| 1957-03-23 | Wolverhampton | D 0-0 | 1717 | 1733 | 57.2% | 22.0% | 20.8% | -0.8 | 61 |
| 1957-03-23 | @ Arsenal | D 0-0 | 1733 | 1717 | 20.8% | 22.0% | 57.2% | +0.8 | 59 |
| 1957-03-23 | Charlton Athletic | L 2-3 | 1630 | 1567 | 65.5% | 19.8% | 14.7% | -5.0 | 33 |
| 1957-03-23 | @ Cardiff City | W 3-2 | 1567 | 1630 | 14.7% | 19.8% | 65.5% | +4.9 | 26 |
| 1957-03-23 | Sunderland | L 0-2 | 1660 | 1619 | 63.3% | 20.5% | 16.2% | -10.1 | 39 |
| 1957-03-23 | @ Chelsea | W 2-0 | 1619 | 1660 | 16.2% | 20.5% | 63.3% | +10.1 | 33 |
| 1957-03-23 | Tottenham | D 2-2 | 1671 | 1737 | 51.4% | 22.8% | 25.8% | -0.4 | 47 |
| 1957-03-23 | @ Newcastle United | D 2-2 | 1737 | 1671 | 25.8% | 22.8% | 51.4% | +0.4 | 63 |
| 1957-03-23 | Everton | W 3-2 | 1628 | 1633 | 58.5% | 21.8% | 19.7% | +1.8 | 30 |
| 1957-03-23 | @ Portsmouth | L 2-3 | 1633 | 1628 | 19.7% | 21.8% | 58.5% | -1.8 | 42 |
| 1957-03-23 | Luton Town | W 2-0 | 1741 | 1639 | 69.2% | 18.3% | 12.5% | +2.4 | 66 |
| 1957-03-23 | @ Preston North End | L 0-2 | 1639 | 1741 | 12.5% | 18.3% | 69.2% | -2.4 | 42 |
| 1957-03-25 | Bolton Wanderers | L 0-2 | 1771 | 1681 | 68.1% | 18.8% | 13.1% | -10.8 | 72 |
| 1957-03-25 | @ Manchester United | W 2-0 | 1681 | 1771 | 13.1% | 18.8% | 68.1% | +10.8 | 54 |
| 1957-03-26 | Leeds United | L 2-3 | 1637 | 1655 | 57.0% | 22.1% | 21.0% | -4.4 | 40 |
| 1957-03-26 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | W 3-2 | 1655 | 1637 | 21.0% | 22.1% | 57.0% | +4.4 | 55 |
| 1957-03-30 | Preston North End | W 2-0 | 1679 | 1744 | 51.6% | 22.8% | 25.7% | +4.8 | 43 |
| 1957-03-30 | @ Aston Villa | L 0-2 | 1744 | 1679 | 25.7% | 22.8% | 51.6% | -4.8 | 66 |
| 1957-03-30 | Portsmouth | W 5-0 | 1745 | 1630 | 70.4% | 17.8% | 11.8% | +5.2 | 64 |
| 1957-03-30 | @ Blackpool | L 0-5 | 1630 | 1745 | 11.8% | 17.8% | 70.4% | -5.2 | 30 |
| 1957-03-30 | Arsenal | W 2-1 | 1692 | 1716 | 56.4% | 22.2% | 21.4% | +2.1 | 57 |
| 1957-03-30 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 1-2 | 1716 | 1692 | 21.4% | 22.2% | 56.4% | -2.0 | 61 |
| 1957-03-30 | Birmingham City | W 1-0 | 1572 | 1677 | 46.5% | 23.0% | 30.5% | +2.9 | 29 |
| 1957-03-30 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 0-1 | 1677 | 1572 | 30.5% | 23.0% | 46.5% | -2.9 | 45 |
| 1957-03-30 | Newcastle United | W 2-1 | 1631 | 1670 | 54.6% | 22.4% | 23.0% | +2.2 | 45 |
| 1957-03-30 | @ Everton | L 1-2 | 1670 | 1631 | 23.0% | 22.4% | 54.6% | -2.2 | 47 |
| 1957-03-30 | Manchester United | L 1-2 | 1660 | 1761 | 47.0% | 23.0% | 30.0% | -3.9 | 55 |
| 1957-03-30 | @ Leeds United | W 2-1 | 1761 | 1660 | 30.0% | 23.0% | 47.0% | +3.9 | 75 |
| 1957-03-30 | Chelsea | L 0-4 | 1637 | 1650 | 57.6% | 21.9% | 20.4% | -17.7 | 42 |
| 1957-03-30 | @ Luton Town | W 4-0 | 1650 | 1637 | 20.4% | 21.9% | 57.6% | +17.7 | 42 |
| 1957-03-30 | West Brom | W 2-1 | 1658 | 1679 | 56.8% | 22.1% | 21.1% | +2.0 | 40 |
| 1957-03-30 | @ Manchester City | L 1-2 | 1679 | 1658 | 21.1% | 22.1% | 56.8% | -2.0 | 46 |
| 1957-03-30 | Cardiff City | D 1-1 | 1629 | 1625 | 59.5% | 21.5% | 19.0% | -0.8 | 34 |
| 1957-03-30 | @ Sunderland | D 1-1 | 1625 | 1629 | 19.0% | 21.5% | 59.5% | +0.8 | 34 |
| 1957-03-30 | Sheffield Wednesday | D 1-1 | 1737 | 1632 | 69.5% | 18.2% | 12.3% | -1.2 | 64 |
| 1957-03-30 | @ Tottenham | D 1-1 | 1632 | 1737 | 12.3% | 18.2% | 69.5% | +1.2 | 41 |
| 1957-03-30 | Burnley | L 1-2 | 1734 | 1702 | 62.3% | 20.8% | 16.9% | -5.0 | 59 |
| 1957-03-30 | @ Wolverhampton | W 2-1 | 1702 | 1734 | 16.9% | 20.8% | 62.3% | +5.0 | 52 |
| 1957-04-03 | Aston Villa | W 1-0 | 1626 | 1684 | 52.4% | 22.7% | 24.9% | +2.5 | 37 |
| 1957-04-03 | @ Cardiff City | L 0-1 | 1684 | 1626 | 24.9% | 22.7% | 52.4% | -2.5 | 43 |
| 1957-04-03 | Birmingham City | D 0-0 | 1619 | 1674 | 52.8% | 22.7% | 24.6% | -0.6 | 43 |
| 1957-04-03 | @ Luton Town | D 0-0 | 1674 | 1619 | 24.6% | 22.7% | 52.8% | +0.6 | 46 |
| 1957-04-03 | Blackpool | L 1-3 | 1676 | 1750 | 50.5% | 22.9% | 26.7% | -7.2 | 46 |
| 1957-04-03 | @ West Brom | W 3-1 | 1750 | 1676 | 26.7% | 22.9% | 50.5% | +7.2 | 67 |
| 1957-04-06 | Leeds United | W 1-0 | 1714 | 1656 | 65.0% | 19.9% | 15.0% | +1.5 | 64 |
| 1957-04-06 | @ Arsenal | L 0-1 | 1656 | 1714 | 15.0% | 19.9% | 65.0% | -1.5 | 55 |
| 1957-04-06 | Sunderland | L 1-2 | 1674 | 1628 | 63.8% | 20.3% | 15.8% | -5.1 | 46 |
| 1957-04-06 | @ Birmingham City | W 2-1 | 1628 | 1674 | 15.8% | 20.3% | 63.8% | +5.1 | 37 |
| 1957-04-06 | Bolton Wanderers | W 1-0 | 1707 | 1694 | 60.4% | 21.3% | 18.3% | +1.9 | 55 |
| 1957-04-06 | @ Burnley | L 0-1 | 1694 | 1707 | 18.3% | 21.3% | 60.4% | -1.9 | 57 |
| 1957-04-06 | Luton Town | D 0-0 | 1628 | 1619 | 60.0% | 21.4% | 18.6% | -0.9 | 38 |
| 1957-04-06 | @ Cardiff City | D 0-0 | 1619 | 1628 | 18.6% | 21.4% | 60.0% | +0.9 | 44 |
| 1957-04-06 | Aston Villa | D 1-1 | 1667 | 1681 | 57.5% | 22.0% | 20.5% | -0.7 | 43 |
| 1957-04-06 | @ Chelsea | D 1-1 | 1681 | 1667 | 20.5% | 22.0% | 57.5% | +0.7 | 44 |
| 1957-04-06 | Tottenham | D 0-0 | 1764 | 1736 | 62.1% | 20.9% | 17.1% | -1.0 | 76 |
| 1957-04-06 | @ Manchester United | D 0-0 | 1736 | 1764 | 17.1% | 20.9% | 62.1% | +1.0 | 65 |
| 1957-04-06 | Blackpool | W 2-1 | 1668 | 1757 | 48.5% | 23.0% | 28.5% | +2.6 | 50 |
| 1957-04-06 | @ Newcastle United | L 1-2 | 1757 | 1668 | 28.5% | 23.0% | 48.5% | -2.6 | 67 |
| 1957-04-06 | Manchester City | L 0-1 | 1625 | 1660 | 55.0% | 22.4% | 22.6% | -4.8 | 30 |
| 1957-04-06 | @ Portsmouth | W 1-0 | 1660 | 1625 | 22.6% | 22.4% | 55.0% | +4.8 | 43 |
| 1957-04-06 | Wolverhampton | W 1-0 | 1739 | 1729 | 60.1% | 21.4% | 18.5% | +1.9 | 69 |
| 1957-04-06 | @ Preston North End | L 0-1 | 1729 | 1739 | 18.5% | 21.4% | 60.1% | -1.9 | 59 |
| 1957-04-06 | Everton | D 2-2 | 1633 | 1633 | 59.1% | 21.6% | 19.3% | -0.6 | 42 |
| 1957-04-06 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | D 2-2 | 1633 | 1633 | 19.3% | 21.6% | 59.1% | +0.6 | 46 |
| 1957-04-06 | Charlton Athletic | D 2-2 | 1669 | 1574 | 68.6% | 18.6% | 12.8% | -0.8 | 47 |
| 1957-04-06 | @ West Brom | D 2-2 | 1574 | 1669 | 12.8% | 18.6% | 68.6% | +0.9 | 30 |
| 1957-04-08 | Sunderland | D 2-2 | 1682 | 1633 | 64.1% | 20.2% | 15.7% | -0.7 | 45 |
| 1957-04-08 | @ Aston Villa | D 2-2 | 1633 | 1682 | 15.7% | 20.2% | 64.1% | +0.7 | 38 |
| 1957-04-09 | Portsmouth | W 3-1 | 1633 | 1620 | 60.4% | 21.3% | 18.3% | +3.1 | 45 |
| 1957-04-09 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-3 | 1620 | 1633 | 18.3% | 21.3% | 60.4% | -3.0 | 30 |
| 1957-04-10 | Aston Villa | L 1-2 | 1669 | 1681 | 57.7% | 21.9% | 20.3% | -4.7 | 46 |
| 1957-04-10 | @ Birmingham City | W 2-1 | 1681 | 1669 | 20.3% | 21.9% | 57.7% | +4.7 | 48 |
| 1957-04-13 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 5-0 | 1686 | 1636 | 64.2% | 20.2% | 15.6% | +7.0 | 51 |
| 1957-04-13 | @ Aston Villa | L 0-5 | 1636 | 1686 | 15.6% | 20.2% | 64.2% | -7.0 | 45 |
| 1957-04-13 | Chelsea | W 1-0 | 1755 | 1667 | 67.9% | 18.8% | 13.2% | +1.3 | 70 |
| 1957-04-13 | @ Blackpool | L 0-1 | 1667 | 1755 | 13.2% | 18.8% | 67.9% | -1.3 | 43 |
| 1957-04-13 | Portsmouth | D 1-1 | 1692 | 1617 | 66.7% | 19.3% | 14.0% | -1.1 | 58 |
| 1957-04-13 | @ Bolton Wanderers | D 1-1 | 1617 | 1692 | 14.0% | 19.3% | 66.7% | +1.1 | 31 |
| 1957-04-13 | Burnley | L 1-2 | 1575 | 1709 | 42.7% | 22.9% | 34.4% | -3.6 | 30 |
| 1957-04-13 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 2-1 | 1709 | 1575 | 34.4% | 22.9% | 42.7% | +3.6 | 58 |
| 1957-04-13 | Cardiff City | D 0-0 | 1634 | 1627 | 59.7% | 21.5% | 18.8% | -0.9 | 47 |
| 1957-04-13 | @ Everton | D 0-0 | 1627 | 1634 | 18.8% | 21.5% | 59.7% | +0.9 | 39 |
| 1957-04-13 | West Brom | D 0-0 | 1654 | 1668 | 57.5% | 22.0% | 20.6% | -0.8 | 56 |
| 1957-04-13 | @ Leeds United | D 0-0 | 1668 | 1654 | 20.6% | 22.0% | 57.5% | +0.8 | 48 |
| 1957-04-13 | Manchester United | L 0-2 | 1620 | 1763 | 41.3% | 22.9% | 35.8% | -7.0 | 44 |
| 1957-04-13 | @ Luton Town | W 2-0 | 1763 | 1620 | 35.8% | 22.9% | 41.3% | +7.0 | 79 |
| 1957-04-13 | Preston North End | L 0-2 | 1665 | 1741 | 50.2% | 22.9% | 26.9% | -8.3 | 43 |
| 1957-04-13 | @ Manchester City | W 2-0 | 1741 | 1665 | 26.9% | 22.9% | 50.2% | +8.3 | 72 |
| 1957-04-13 | Arsenal | W 1-0 | 1634 | 1715 | 49.5% | 22.9% | 27.5% | +2.7 | 41 |
| 1957-04-13 | @ Sunderland | L 0-1 | 1715 | 1634 | 27.5% | 22.9% | 49.5% | -2.7 | 64 |
| 1957-04-13 | Birmingham City | W 5-1 | 1737 | 1665 | 66.4% | 19.4% | 14.2% | +4.3 | 68 |
| 1957-04-13 | @ Tottenham | L 1-5 | 1665 | 1737 | 14.2% | 19.4% | 66.4% | -4.3 | 46 |
| 1957-04-13 | Newcastle United | W 2-0 | 1727 | 1671 | 64.8% | 20.0% | 15.2% | +2.9 | 62 |
| 1957-04-13 | @ Wolverhampton | L 0-2 | 1671 | 1727 | 15.2% | 20.0% | 64.8% | -2.9 | 50 |
| 1957-04-15 | West Brom | W 5-2 | 1730 | 1669 | 65.3% | 19.9% | 14.9% | +3.0 | 65 |
| 1957-04-15 | @ Wolverhampton | L 2-5 | 1669 | 1730 | 14.9% | 19.9% | 65.3% | -3.0 | 48 |
| 1957-04-15 | Aston Villa | W 2-1 | 1713 | 1693 | 61.1% | 21.1% | 17.7% | +1.7 | 61 |
| 1957-04-15 | @ Burnley | L 1-2 | 1693 | 1713 | 17.7% | 21.1% | 61.1% | -1.7 | 51 |
| 1957-04-19 | Blackpool | D 1-1 | 1713 | 1756 | 54.1% | 22.5% | 23.4% | -0.6 | 65 |
| 1957-04-19 | @ Arsenal | D 1-1 | 1756 | 1713 | 23.4% | 22.5% | 54.1% | +0.6 | 71 |
| 1957-04-19 | Luton Town | D 2-2 | 1691 | 1613 | 67.0% | 19.2% | 13.8% | -0.8 | 59 |
| 1957-04-19 | @ Bolton Wanderers | D 2-2 | 1613 | 1691 | 13.8% | 19.2% | 67.0% | +0.8 | 45 |
| 1957-04-19 | Manchester United | L 1-3 | 1714 | 1770 | 52.6% | 22.7% | 24.7% | -7.5 | 61 |
| 1957-04-19 | @ Burnley | W 3-1 | 1770 | 1714 | 24.7% | 22.7% | 52.6% | +7.5 | 82 |
| 1957-04-19 | Tottenham | D 1-1 | 1572 | 1741 | 37.9% | 22.6% | 39.6% | +0.0 | 31 |
| 1957-04-19 | @ Charlton Athletic | D 1-1 | 1741 | 1572 | 39.6% | 22.6% | 37.9% | -0.0 | 69 |
| 1957-04-19 | Everton | L 2-4 | 1656 | 1633 | 61.6% | 21.0% | 17.4% | -7.7 | 43 |
| 1957-04-19 | @ Manchester City | W 4-2 | 1633 | 1656 | 17.4% | 21.0% | 61.6% | +7.7 | 50 |
| 1957-04-19 | Chelsea | L 1-2 | 1668 | 1665 | 59.3% | 21.6% | 19.1% | -4.8 | 50 |
| 1957-04-19 | @ Newcastle United | W 2-1 | 1665 | 1668 | 19.1% | 21.6% | 59.3% | +4.8 | 46 |
| 1957-04-19 | Cardiff City | W 1-0 | 1618 | 1628 | 57.9% | 21.9% | 20.2% | +2.1 | 34 |
| 1957-04-19 | @ Portsmouth | L 0-1 | 1628 | 1618 | 20.2% | 21.9% | 57.9% | -2.0 | 39 |
| 1957-04-19 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 1-0 | 1749 | 1629 | 70.9% | 17.6% | 11.6% | +1.2 | 75 |
| 1957-04-19 | @ Preston North End | L 0-1 | 1629 | 1749 | 11.6% | 17.6% | 70.9% | -1.2 | 45 |
| 1957-04-19 | Leeds United | W 2-0 | 1637 | 1653 | 57.2% | 22.0% | 20.8% | +4.0 | 44 |
| 1957-04-19 | @ Sunderland | L 0-2 | 1653 | 1637 | 20.8% | 22.0% | 57.2% | -4.0 | 56 |
| 1957-04-20 | Charlton Athletic | W 3-1 | 1712 | 1572 | 72.7% | 16.7% | 10.6% | +1.7 | 68 |
| 1957-04-20 | @ Arsenal | L 1-3 | 1572 | 1712 | 10.6% | 16.7% | 72.7% | -1.7 | 31 |
| 1957-04-20 | Leeds United | W 6-2 | 1660 | 1649 | 60.2% | 21.4% | 18.4% | +4.8 | 49 |
| 1957-04-20 | @ Birmingham City | L 2-6 | 1649 | 1660 | 18.4% | 21.4% | 60.2% | -4.8 | 56 |
| 1957-04-20 | Manchester City | L 0-3 | 1707 | 1649 | 65.0% | 19.9% | 15.0% | -15.0 | 61 |
| 1957-04-20 | @ Burnley | W 3-0 | 1649 | 1707 | 15.0% | 19.9% | 65.0% | +15.0 | 46 |
| 1957-04-20 | Tottenham | L 0-3 | 1626 | 1741 | 45.2% | 23.0% | 31.8% | -11.0 | 39 |
| 1957-04-20 | @ Cardiff City | W 3-0 | 1741 | 1626 | 31.8% | 23.0% | 45.2% | +11.0 | 72 |
| 1957-04-20 | Everton | W 5-1 | 1670 | 1640 | 62.2% | 20.8% | 17.0% | +5.2 | 49 |
| 1957-04-20 | @ Chelsea | L 1-5 | 1640 | 1670 | 17.0% | 20.8% | 62.2% | -5.2 | 50 |
| 1957-04-20 | Sunderland | W 4-0 | 1778 | 1641 | 72.4% | 16.8% | 10.8% | +3.8 | 85 |
| 1957-04-20 | @ Manchester United | L 0-4 | 1641 | 1778 | 10.8% | 16.8% | 72.4% | -3.8 | 44 |
| 1957-04-20 | Aston Villa | L 1-2 | 1663 | 1691 | 55.9% | 22.2% | 21.9% | -4.5 | 50 |
| 1957-04-20 | @ Newcastle United | W 2-1 | 1691 | 1663 | 21.9% | 22.2% | 55.9% | +4.5 | 54 |
| 1957-04-20 | Wolverhampton | W 1-0 | 1620 | 1733 | 45.5% | 23.0% | 31.5% | +3.0 | 37 |
| 1957-04-20 | @ Portsmouth | L 0-1 | 1733 | 1620 | 31.5% | 23.0% | 45.5% | -3.0 | 65 |
| 1957-04-20 | Blackpool | D 0-0 | 1750 | 1757 | 58.3% | 21.8% | 19.9% | -0.9 | 76 |
| 1957-04-20 | @ Preston North End | D 0-0 | 1757 | 1750 | 19.9% | 21.8% | 58.3% | +0.9 | 72 |
| 1957-04-20 | Luton Town | W 3-0 | 1628 | 1613 | 60.6% | 21.3% | 18.2% | +5.1 | 48 |
| 1957-04-20 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-3 | 1613 | 1628 | 18.2% | 21.3% | 60.6% | -5.1 | 45 |
| 1957-04-20 | Bolton Wanderers | W 3-2 | 1666 | 1690 | 56.3% | 22.2% | 21.5% | +2.0 | 51 |
| 1957-04-20 | @ West Brom | L 2-3 | 1690 | 1666 | 21.5% | 22.2% | 56.3% | -2.0 | 59 |
| 1957-04-22 | Wolverhampton | W 4-0 | 1696 | 1730 | 55.2% | 22.4% | 22.4% | +8.1 | 57 |
| 1957-04-22 | @ Aston Villa | L 0-4 | 1730 | 1696 | 22.4% | 22.4% | 55.2% | -8.1 | 65 |
| 1957-04-22 | Birmingham City | D 0-0 | 1668 | 1665 | 59.4% | 21.6% | 19.1% | -0.9 | 52 |
| 1957-04-22 | @ West Brom | D 0-0 | 1665 | 1668 | 19.1% | 21.6% | 59.4% | +0.9 | 50 |
| 1957-04-22 | Arsenal | L 2-4 | 1757 | 1714 | 63.6% | 20.4% | 16.0% | -7.9 | 72 |
| 1957-04-22 | @ Blackpool | W 4-2 | 1714 | 1757 | 16.0% | 20.4% | 63.6% | +7.9 | 71 |
| 1957-04-22 | Portsmouth | L 0-2 | 1615 | 1623 | 58.2% | 21.8% | 20.0% | -9.4 | 39 |
| 1957-04-22 | @ Cardiff City | W 2-0 | 1623 | 1615 | 20.0% | 21.8% | 58.2% | +9.4 | 40 |
| 1957-04-22 | Newcastle United | W 6-2 | 1675 | 1658 | 60.8% | 21.2% | 18.0% | +4.6 | 52 |
| 1957-04-22 | @ Chelsea | L 2-6 | 1658 | 1675 | 18.0% | 21.2% | 60.8% | -4.7 | 50 |
| 1957-04-22 | Manchester City | D 1-1 | 1635 | 1664 | 55.8% | 22.3% | 21.9% | -0.7 | 51 |
| 1957-04-22 | @ Everton | D 1-1 | 1664 | 1635 | 21.9% | 22.3% | 55.8% | +0.7 | 47 |
| 1957-04-22 | Sunderland | W 3-1 | 1645 | 1637 | 59.9% | 21.4% | 18.7% | +3.1 | 59 |
| 1957-04-22 | @ Leeds United | L 1-3 | 1637 | 1645 | 18.7% | 21.4% | 59.9% | -3.1 | 44 |
| 1957-04-22 | Bolton Wanderers | W 1-0 | 1608 | 1688 | 49.7% | 22.9% | 27.4% | +2.7 | 48 |
| 1957-04-22 | @ Luton Town | L 0-1 | 1688 | 1608 | 27.4% | 22.9% | 49.7% | -2.7 | 59 |
| 1957-04-22 | Burnley | W 2-0 | 1782 | 1692 | 68.1% | 18.8% | 13.1% | +2.5 | 88 |
| 1957-04-22 | @ Manchester United | L 0-2 | 1692 | 1782 | 13.1% | 18.8% | 68.1% | -2.5 | 61 |
| 1957-04-22 | Preston North End | W 3-1 | 1633 | 1749 | 45.0% | 23.0% | 32.0% | +5.0 | 51 |
| 1957-04-22 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-3 | 1749 | 1633 | 32.0% | 23.0% | 45.0% | -5.0 | 76 |
| 1957-04-22 | Charlton Athletic | W 6-2 | 1752 | 1570 | 76.2% | 14.9% | 8.9% | +2.1 | 75 |
| 1957-04-22 | @ Tottenham | L 2-6 | 1570 | 1752 | 8.9% | 14.9% | 76.2% | -2.1 | 31 |
| 1957-04-23 | West Brom | W 2-0 | 1666 | 1667 | 58.9% | 21.7% | 19.4% | +3.7 | 53 |
| 1957-04-23 | @ Birmingham City | L 0-2 | 1667 | 1666 | 19.4% | 21.7% | 58.9% | -3.7 | 52 |
| 1957-04-23 | Aston Villa | W 3-0 | 1722 | 1704 | 60.9% | 21.2% | 17.9% | +5.0 | 68 |
| 1957-04-23 | @ Wolverhampton | L 0-3 | 1704 | 1722 | 17.9% | 21.2% | 60.9% | -5.0 | 57 |
| 1957-04-27 | Luton Town | L 1-3 | 1699 | 1611 | 67.9% | 18.9% | 13.2% | -9.3 | 57 |
| 1957-04-27 | @ Aston Villa | W 3-1 | 1611 | 1699 | 13.2% | 18.9% | 67.9% | +9.3 | 51 |
| 1957-04-27 | West Brom | L 0-1 | 1632 | 1664 | 55.5% | 22.3% | 22.2% | -4.8 | 40 |
| 1957-04-27 | @ Portsmouth | W 1-0 | 1664 | 1632 | 22.2% | 22.3% | 55.5% | +4.8 | 55 |
| 1957-04-27 | Blackpool | W 2-1 | 1754 | 1750 | 59.5% | 21.5% | 18.9% | +1.8 | 78 |
| 1957-04-27 | @ Tottenham | L 1-2 | 1750 | 1754 | 18.9% | 21.5% | 59.5% | -1.8 | 72 |
| 1957-04-27 | Everton | D 1-1 | 1686 | 1634 | 64.4% | 20.2% | 15.5% | -1.0 | 60 |
| 1957-04-27 | @ Bolton Wanderers | D 1-1 | 1634 | 1686 | 15.5% | 20.2% | 64.4% | +1.0 | 52 |
| 1957-04-27 | Chelsea | W 1-0 | 1744 | 1680 | 65.7% | 19.7% | 14.6% | +1.5 | 79 |
| 1957-04-27 | @ Preston North End | L 0-1 | 1680 | 1744 | 14.6% | 19.7% | 65.7% | -1.5 | 52 |
| 1957-04-27 | Manchester United | L 2-3 | 1606 | 1784 | 36.6% | 22.4% | 40.9% | -3.0 | 39 |
| 1957-04-27 | @ Cardiff City | W 3-2 | 1784 | 1606 | 40.9% | 22.4% | 36.6% | +3.0 | 91 |
| 1957-04-27 | Manchester City | D 3-3 | 1670 | 1665 | 59.6% | 21.5% | 18.9% | -0.5 | 54 |
| 1957-04-27 | @ Birmingham City | D 3-3 | 1665 | 1670 | 18.9% | 21.5% | 59.6% | +0.5 | 48 |
| 1957-04-29 | West Brom | D 1-1 | 1787 | 1668 | 70.8% | 17.6% | 11.6% | -1.2 | 92 |
| 1957-04-29 | @ Manchester United | D 1-1 | 1668 | 1787 | 11.6% | 17.6% | 70.8% | +1.2 | 56 |
| 1957-04-29 | Birmingham City | W 3-0 | 1638 | 1669 | 55.5% | 22.3% | 22.2% | +6.1 | 54 |
| 1957-04-29 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-3 | 1669 | 1638 | 22.2% | 22.3% | 55.5% | -6.1 | 54 |
| 1957-04-29 | Tottenham | W 1-0 | 1689 | 1756 | 51.3% | 22.8% | 25.9% | +2.6 | 64 |
| 1957-04-29 | @ Burnley | L 0-1 | 1756 | 1689 | 25.9% | 22.8% | 51.3% | -2.6 | 78 |
| 1957-05-01 | Burnley | W 1-0 | 1748 | 1692 | 64.8% | 20.0% | 15.2% | +1.5 | 75 |
| 1957-05-01 | @ Blackpool | L 0-1 | 1692 | 1748 | 15.2% | 20.0% | 64.8% | -1.6 | 64 |
| 1957-05-01 | Sunderland | W 3-2 | 1628 | 1634 | 58.3% | 21.8% | 19.9% | +1.8 | 43 |
| 1957-05-01 | @ Portsmouth | L 2-3 | 1634 | 1628 | 19.9% | 21.8% | 58.3% | -1.8 | 44 |
Biggest Upsets
The 25 games where the underdog won despite the lowest pregame win probability. Underdog Win % is the winner's pregame chance of winning the game (lower = bigger upset). @ before a team name indicates the away side. An asterisk (*) after the date marks a playoff game.
| # | Date | Underdog Win % | Winning Team | Losing Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Elo | Score | Team | Elo | Score | |||
| 1 | 1956-10-20 | 11.18% | Everton | 1620 | 5 | @ Manchester United | 1748 | 2 |
| 2 | 1957-03-25 | 13.12% | Bolton Wanderers | 1681 | 2 | @ Manchester United | 1771 | 0 |
| 3 | 1957-02-20 | 13.25% | Chelsea | 1659 | 4 | @ Tottenham | 1747 | 3 |
| 4 | 1957-04-27 | 13.25% | Luton Town | 1611 | 3 | @ Aston Villa | 1699 | 1 |
| 5 | 1957-01-19 | 13.31% | Sunderland | 1627 | 2 | @ Blackpool | 1713 | 1 |
| 6 | 1957-03-09 | 13.95% | Luton Town | 1636 | 3 | @ Arsenal | 1712 | 1 |
| 7 | 1956-09-15 | 14.18% | Leeds United | 1628 | 2 | @ Wolverhampton | 1699 | 1 |
| 8 | 1956-11-24 | 14.63% | Newcastle United | 1658 | 3 | @ Blackpool | 1723 | 2 |
| 9 | 1957-03-23 | 14.72% | Charlton Athletic | 1567 | 3 | @ Cardiff City | 1630 | 2 |
| 10 | 1957-03-09 | 14.92% | Everton | 1628 | 3 | @ Birmingham City | 1688 | 1 |
| 11 | 1957-04-20 | 15.04% | Manchester City | 1649 | 3 | @ Burnley | 1707 | 0 |
| 12 | 1956-08-23 | 15.13% | Leeds United | 1614 | 2 | @ Charlton Athletic | 1670 | 1 |
| 13 | 1957-02-23 | 15.42% | Blackpool | 1726 | 2 | @ Manchester United | 1779 | 0 |
| 14 | 1956-12-15 | 15.46% | Sheffield Wednesday | 1628 | 4 | @ West Brom | 1680 | 1 |
| 15 | 1956-11-10 | 15.57% | West Brom | 1678 | 1 | @ Blackpool | 1728 | 0 |
| 16 | 1957-04-06 | 15.82% | Sunderland | 1628 | 2 | @ Birmingham City | 1674 | 1 |
| 17 | 1957-04-22 | 15.99% | Arsenal | 1714 | 4 | @ Blackpool | 1757 | 2 |
| 18 | 1956-11-03 | 16.07% | Charlton Athletic | 1626 | 3 | @ Chelsea | 1668 | 1 |
| 19 | 1957-03-23 | 16.20% | Sunderland | 1619 | 2 | @ Chelsea | 1660 | 0 |
| 20 | 1957-03-13 | 16.25% | Arsenal | 1703 | 3 | @ Tottenham | 1743 | 1 |
| 21 | 1956-11-03 | 16.37% | Leeds United | 1628 | 3 | @ Newcastle United | 1666 | 2 |
| 22 | 1956-12-29 | 16.62% | Sheffield Wednesday | 1635 | 2 | @ Newcastle United | 1670 | 1 |
| 23 | 1957-01-19 | 16.85% | Chelsea | 1661 | 1 | @ Birmingham City | 1693 | 0 |
| 24 | 1957-03-30 | 16.87% | Burnley | 1702 | 2 | @ Wolverhampton | 1734 | 1 |
| 25 | 1957-01-12 | 17.03% | Cardiff City | 1637 | 2 | @ Chelsea | 1666 | 1 |
Biggest Elo Changes
The 25 games that moved the Elo needle the most. Elo Δ is the magnitude of the rating swing; both teams move by the same amount per game (one up, one down). The winning side is shown first. An asterisk (*) after the date marks a playoff game.
| # | Date | Elo Δ | Winning Team | Losing Team | Tie % | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Score | Elo | Win % | Team | Score | Elo | Win % | ||||
| 1 | 1957-03-30 | 17.72 | Chelsea | 4 | 1650 | 20.43% | @ Luton Town | 0 | 1637 | 57.64% | |
| 2 | 1956-09-08 | 17.27 | Aston Villa | 4 | 1670 | 21.78% | @ Everton | 0 | 1643 | 55.99% | |
| 3 | 1957-04-20 | 15.05 | Manchester City | 3 | 1649 | 15.04% | @ Burnley | 0 | 1707 | 65.03% | |
| 4 | 1957-02-02 | 14.78 | Blackpool | 4 | 1708 | 30.08% | @ Charlton Athletic | 0 | 1606 | 46.91% | |
| 5 | 1956-10-20 | 14.37 | Manchester City | 3 | 1656 | 17.40% | @ Newcastle United | 0 | 1680 | 61.60% | |
| 6 | 1956-09-22 | 13.79 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 1694 | 19.55% | @ Bolton Wanderers | 0 | 1692 | 58.74% | |
| 7 | 1956-10-13 | 13.36 | Chelsea | 3 | 1655 | 21.24% | @ Everton | 0 | 1633 | 56.64% | |
| 8 | 1956-09-29 | 13.27 | Blackpool | 3 | 1704 | 21.59% | @ Manchester City | 0 | 1678 | 56.22% | |
| 9 | 1956-12-15 | 12.59 | Sheffield Wednesday | 4 | 1628 | 15.46% | @ West Brom | 1 | 1680 | 64.40% | |
| 10 | 1956-08-18 | 12.08 | Tottenham | 4 | 1674 | 17.58% | @ Preston North End | 1 | 1695 | 61.35% | |
| 11 | 1956-10-20 | 11.84 | Everton | 5 | 1620 | 11.18% | @ Manchester United | 2 | 1748 | 71.58% | |
| 12 | 1956-12-26 | 11.76 | @ Leeds United | 5 | 1640 | 49.96% | Blackpool | 0 | 1718 | 27.14% | |
| 13 | 1957-03-13 | 11.04 | West Brom | 4 | 1663 | 22.29% | @ Sunderland | 1 | 1630 | 55.39% | |
| 14 | 1957-04-20 | 10.96 | Tottenham | 3 | 1741 | 31.81% | @ Cardiff City | 0 | 1626 | 45.19% | |
| 15 | 1957-03-25 | 10.76 | Bolton Wanderers | 2 | 1681 | 13.12% | @ Manchester United | 0 | 1771 | 68.11% | |
| 16 | 1957-02-23 | 10.29 | Blackpool | 2 | 1726 | 15.42% | @ Manchester United | 0 | 1779 | 64.45% | |
| 17 | 1956-09-01 | 10.23 | @ Preston North End | 6 | 1672 | 59.29% | Cardiff City | 0 | 1669 | 19.13% | |
| 18 | 1957-03-23 | 10.13 | Sunderland | 2 | 1619 | 16.20% | @ Chelsea | 0 | 1660 | 63.30% | |
| 19 | 1957-03-09 | 10.05 | Leeds United | 5 | 1647 | 19.66% | @ Portsmouth | 2 | 1643 | 58.60% | |
| 20 | 1957-02-27 | 9.94 | Preston North End | 4 | 1726 | 27.91% | @ Everton | 1 | 1642 | 49.16% | |
| 21 | 1957-02-18 | 9.78 | Manchester United | 5 | 1769 | 42.17% | @ Charlton Athletic | 1 | 1582 | 35.53% | |
| 22 | 1957-04-22 | 9.41 | Portsmouth | 2 | 1623 | 20.02% | @ Cardiff City | 0 | 1615 | 58.16% | |
| 23 | 1956-11-10 | 9.35 | Cardiff City | 2 | 1646 | 20.35% | @ Charlton Athletic | 0 | 1635 | 57.73% | |
| 24 | 1957-04-27 | 9.29 | Luton Town | 3 | 1611 | 13.25% | @ Aston Villa | 1 | 1699 | 67.91% | |
| 25 | 1956-09-01 | 9.20 | @ Sunderland | 8 | 1668 | 60.76% | Charlton Athletic | 1 | 1652 | 18.02% | |