The 'dirtiest' Championship teams - where do Luton Town, Car

The 'dirtiest' Championship teams - where do Luton Town, Cardiff City and Millwall rank?

How ‘dirty’ are Luton Town? It’s probably a question you’ve never asked.


Thursday 30th July 2020


The 'dirtiest' Championship teams - based on their 2019-20 disciplinary record.

However, courtesy of data from the FA Website, we've looked into every Championship clubs' disciplinary record in 2019-20 to determine the ‘dirtiest’ teams.

Here's how it works: caution = 4 points, denial of a goalscoring opportunity or dismissal for 2 cautions = 10 pts and violent conduct, serious foul play, spitting or offensive and abusive language = 12 pts.

1. Charlton Athletic - 408 disciplinary points

102 yellows | 0 reds




102 yellows | 0 reds
2. Wigan Athletic - 404 disciplinary points

85 yellows | 6 reds

85 yellows | 6 reds
3. Derby County - 390 disciplinary points

83 yellows | 6 reds

83 yellows | 6 reds
4. Barnsley - 388 disciplinary points

94 yellows | 1 red



However, courtesy of data from the FA Website, we've looked into every Championship clubs' disciplinary record in 2019-20 to determine the ‘dirtiest’ teams.

Here's how it works: caution = 4 points, denial of a goalscoring opportunity or dismissal for 2 cautions = 10 pts and violent conduct, serious foul play, spitting or offensive and abusive language = 12 pts.

5. Fulham - 376 disciplinary points

81 yellows | 5 reds



6. Sheffield Wednesday - 374 disciplinary points

83 yellows | 5 reds




7. West Brom - 374 disciplinary points

85 yellows | 3 reds




8. Birmingham City - 366 disciplinary points

86 points | 2 reds





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However, courtesy of data from the FA Website, we've looked into every Championship clubs' disciplinary record in 2019-20 to determine the ‘dirtiest’ teams.

Here's how it works: caution = 4 points, denial of a goalscoring opportunity or dismissal for 2 cautions = 10 pts and violent conduct, serious foul play, spitting or offensive and abusive language = 12 pts.

So - click and scroll through the pages to discover where the Hatters and their second-tier rivals rank in order:

9. Queens Park Rangers - 362 disciplinary points

83 yellows | 3 reds





10. Huddersfield Town - 360 disciplinary points

84 yellows | 2 reds





11. Middlesbrough - 358 disciplinary points

75 yellows | 5 reds







12. Swansea City - 338 disciplinary points

73 yellows | 4 reds





However, courtesy of data from the FA Website, we've looked into every Championship clubs' disciplinary record in 2019-20 to determine the ‘dirtiest’ teams.

Here's how it works: caution = 4 points, denial of a goalscoring opportunity or dismissal for 2 cautions = 10 pts and violent conduct, serious foul play, spitting or offensive and abusive language = 12 pts.

So - click and scroll through the pages to discover where the Hatters and their second-tier rivals rank in order:

13. Nottingham Forest - 336 disciplinary points

81 yellows | 1 red




14. Reading - 326 disciplinary points

73 yellows | 3 reds






15. Blackburn Rovers - 314 disciplinary points

70 yellows | 3 reds






16. Hull City - 314 disciplinary points

73 yellows | 2 reds

Photo: Ashley Allen

Is there a second part to this list as it only goes up to 16th place?

Not surprised to see Fulham up there with all the professional fouls they make in midfield. Let's hope the ref is a strong one tonight.

17. Cardiff City - 312 disciplinary points
72 yellows | 2 reds

Who were the reds for?
Danny Ward home to Birmingham I remember.

Who were the reds for?
Danny Ward home to Birmingham I remember.

Morrison at Leeds.