goal average

noun

The ratio of the numbers of goals scored for and against a team in a series of matches, sometimes used in deciding the team’s position in a table.

Meanings

noungoal average (plural goal averages)

plural goal averages

  1. hobbiesThe ratio of the numbers of goals scored for and against a team in a series of matches, sometimes used in deciding the team’s position in a table.

Translations

Catalan mitjana de gols
  • mitjana de golsratio of the numbers of goals scored for and against a team in a series of matches
Spanish golaveraje, promedio de goles
  • golaverajeratio of the numbers of goals scored for and against a team in a series of matches
  • promedio de golesratio of the numbers of goals scored for and against a team in a series of matches
Swedish målsnitt
  • målsnittratio of the numbers of goals scored for and against a team in a series of matches
Cite this entry
APA

goal average. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goal%20average

MLA

“goal average.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goal%20average. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “goal average,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goal%20average.

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