An analysis of Premier League season 2015/16

Two weeks ago I posted on Reddit a list of the most common two pass sequences in the Premier League. The post generated a lot of interest, and the discussion was quite interesting. If you haven’t already, check it out below.

This is an expanded post with the answer to the top requests in that thread (tops for specific teams and for sequences of more passes).

But first, a note about the methodology: a sequence consists of two consecutive successful passes without any other event between (that means that dribbles and defensive actions break a sequence — more on that in the future). Crosses and set pieces are not considered passes.

Top 5 Sequences for the Top 5 Teams

1. Leicester City

Daniel Drinkwater is the main distributor, linking with fullbacks Danny Simpson and Christian Fuchs and dangerous man Riyad Mahrez.