Wednesday 25 February 2015 18:27, UK
How do Brentford's record 42 shots against Blackpool on Tuesday compare to other matches?
Brentford remained within a point of the Championship play-off positions on Tuesday night with a rampant 4-0 victory over Blackpool. Sky Sports commentator Johnny Phillips described the game as the most one-sided he has ever witnessed as Mark Warburton's side fired in 42 shots, recorded 74 per cent possession and had 12 corners to just one for the visitors.
Brentford's total number of attempts was 10 more than any team has managed in the Premier League or Championship this season, while Blackpool only managed two in reply. But how does the Bees' domination compare with other matches in the top two divisions?
While Brentford's firm grip of proceedings on Tuesday ensured a comfortable win, attacking dominance doesn't always translate to a healthy margin of victory. Frank Lampard's late header helped Manchester City scrape past Sunderland by a single goal on New Year's Day, despite the champions hitting 32 shots and facing only four.
Meanwhile, Fulham's onslaught against Blackpool back in November didn't even yield three points. Kit Symons' side required 36 efforts on goal to score twice, with the visitors managing two goals from only six attempts.
The same unexpected results have occurred when one team has dominated another in terms of possession. Brentford's win is the most comprehensive among teams who've dominated the ball with only two of the five teams who have recorded more possession in a single game this season achieving victories.
Despite recording 76.1 per cent possession against Crystal Palace in September, Everton suffered a second successive 3-2 defeat to the Eagles at Goodison Park. They were trailing 3-1 at one stage, before Leighton Baines' late penalty offered false hope of a comeback.
Liverpool may also be mystified as to how they lost to Aston Villa in September after dominating the match at Anfield. Gabby Agbonlahor's ninth-minute strike proved decisive as the Reds failed to turn possession into goals. "It was a frustrating day but I think it was a combination of Aston Villa defending well and us failing to find that wee bit of quality," said Brendan Rodgers of his team's performance.
It seems neither shots nor possession guarantee victory, but when combined with an emphatic 4-0 scoreline it certainly points to the most one-sided game seen this season.
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