Here, we take a look (via WhoScored stats) at the 2020/21 Championship's disciplinary figures including fouls, bookings, red cards, and examine where Preston North End rank among every other second-tier side in the 'dirtiest' teams league table.
We've awarded half a point for a foul, one point for a yellow, three for two yellows followed by a red, and five for a straight red. The teams are ranked from dirtiest to cleanest, and we've also included each team's most ill-disciplined player for good measure:
5. Watford - Total score: 397
Fouls: 626. Yellow cards: 78. Second yellow then red: 2. Straight red cards: 0. Worst disciplined player: Nathaniel Chalobah. Photo: Marc Atkins
6. Stoke City - Total score: 390
Fouls: 588. Yellow cards: 76. Second yellow then red: 0. Straight red cards: 4. Worst disciplined player: James Chester. Photo: Lewis Storey
7. Sheffield Wednesday - Total score: 389
Fouls: 579. Yellow cards: 66. Second yellow then red: 1. Straight red cards: 6. Worst disciplined player: Barry Bannan. Photo: Alex Pantling
8. Nottingham Forest - Total score: 381
Fouls: 593. Yellow cards: 66. Second yellow then red: 1. Straight red cards: 3. Worst disciplined player: Tobias Figueiredo. Photo: Justin Setterfield