Here, using industry-leading software Wyscout, we take a look at the teams playing the most ‘long-balls’ in the Championship – and how teams compare against each other.
Wyscout is a multi-million dollar Italian company that supports football scouting, match analysis and transfer dynamics and provides information and reports to professional clubs and media outlets.
Simply scroll down and click through the pages to take a look...
1. AFC BOURNEMOUTH
Total long balls played so far this season: 294 | Long balls played per 90 minutes: 39.08 | Accuracy percentage: 59.2 Photo: Naomi Baker
2. SWANSEA CITY
Total long balls played so far this season: 300 | Long balls played per 90 minutes: 39.88 | Accuracy percentage: 54 Photo: Marc Atkins
3. READING
Total long balls played so far this season: 321 | Long balls played per 90 minutes: 42.42 | Accuracy percentage: 54.2 Photo: Naomi Baker
4. NORWICH CITY
Total long balls played so far this season: 324 | Long balls played per 90 minutes: 42.57 | Accuracy percentage: 58.6 Photo: James Chance