Premier League history features chaotic matches with numerous red and yellow cards, all adding drama and intensity. Matches like West Brom vs Fulham in 2004 and Wolves vs Leeds in 2023 have created unsavoury scenes in typically 'quiet' encounters. The North London and Merseyside derbies have also seen tempers boil over the edge on numerous occasions.
As one of the best leagues in the world , the Premier League is often at the centre of attention for being the backdrop of stunning football, last-minute chaos and drama beyond belief. However, on the other side of the coin, there's the dark side of the game. "The good, the bad and the ugly" perfectly sums up the English top flight.
Whilst those playing on the pitch never want to cause violent scenes, sometimes they feel they are completely unavoidable. The commentators might say: "These are scenes we do not want to see" — and that is partially right for some, but others love the chaos, knowing it only adds to the drama of the competition. Ranked statistically on the number of yellow or red cards, we have outlined the dirtiest matches in Premier League history.
The referees lost control, those in attendance could not believe what they were watching and every team was fined for a lack of discipline. Chaos in a nutshell. Dirtiest Premier League Matches Rank Match Yellow Cards Red Cards Date 1.
Brentford 1-2 Aston Villa 10 2 17th December 2023 2. Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool 10 2 30th September 2023 3. QPR 1-0 Chelsea 9 2 23rd October .