Serie A records historic start with no 0-0 draws or penalties

The 2026/27 Serie A season has begun with unprecedented statistical trends. After three matchdays, none of the 30 matches played have ended in a 0-0 draw, a feat not seen in the league since the 2020/21 season.

In addition to the high scoring rate, which has averaged 2.70 goals per match with 81 total goals scored, the league has recorded zero penalty kicks awarded. This lack of penalties is a historic anomaly for the 20-team format and has sparked discussion regarding new officiating standards, which appear to favor letting light contact go unpunished and limiting VAR intervention to only the most obvious incidents.