The Ball Grid
Day #114 answers — 23 August 2026
2024/2025 Season
This is the full record of The Ball Grid for 2026-08-23: the categories that made up each 3×3 board, every Premier League player who satisfied both criteria in each square, how the field actually answered them, and the day’s leading scores. Every player listed appeared for the relevant club and met the relevant statistical criteria within the 2024/2025 season alone.
Classic Grid
Day #114’s Classic Grid was drawn from the 2024/2025 Premier League season and rated Medium. Across the nine cells there were 382 qualifying players in total. The tightest square was Manchester United × Over 185cm, with only 13 valid answers; the most forgiving was 3+ Assists × 3+ Yellow Cards, where 81 players fit.
In play, the square that caught people out was 3+ Assists × Over 185cm, answered correctly just 44% of the time, while Manchester United × Non-English was filled correctly 97% of the time.
Row categories
- Over 185cm— 185cm or taller in 2024/2025.
- Non-English— Non-English nationality in 2024/2025.
- 3+ Yellow Cards— 3+ Yellow Cards in 2024/2025.
Column categories
- 3+ Assists— Provided 3 or more PL assists in 2024/2025.
- Manchester United— Appeared for Manchester United in 2024/2025.
- 7+ Clean Sheets— Kept 7 or more clean sheets (Goalkeeper or Defender only) in 2024/2025.
Every square, and who qualified
3+ Assists × Over 185cm27 answers
Show the 27 qualifying players
Alexander Isak, Erling Haaland, Chris Wood, Antoine Semenyo, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Raúl Jiménez, Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, Brennan Johnson, Ismaïla Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, Danny Welbeck, Dominic Solanke, Cody Gakpo, Dejan Kulusevski, Kai Havertz, Nathan Collins, Christian Nørgaard, Ryan Gravenberch, Declan Rice, Dominik Szoboszlai, Joelinton, Marcus Rashford, Ederson, Will Hughes, Curtis Jones, Mats Wieffer.
Manchester United × Over 185cm13 answers
Show the 13 qualifying players
André Onana, Rasmus Højlund, Marcus Rashford, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Leny Yoro, Victor Lindelöf, Altay Bayındır, Jonny Evans, Tyler Fredricson, Scott McTominay.
7+ Clean Sheets × Over 185cm42 answers
Show the 42 qualifying players
Jordan Pickford, Matz Sels, Nathan Collins, Dean Henderson, Max Kilman, Virgil van Dijk, Dan Burn, Nikola Milenković, Joško Gvardiol, Mark Flekken, Bart Verbruggen, Emiliano Martínez, Levi Colwill, Maxence Lacroix, Illia Zabarnyi, André Onana, William Saliba, Jan Paul van Hecke, Fabian Schär, James Tarkowski, Robert Sánchez, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Toti Gomes, José Sá, Ibrahima Konaté, Nick Pope, Jarrad Branthwaite, Alisson Becker, Gabriel Magalhães, Ederson. + 12 more qualify
3+ Assists × Non-English79 answers
Show the 79 qualifying players
Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo, Alexander Isak, Erling Haaland, Chris Wood, Yoane Wissa, Matheus Cunha, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Luis Díaz, Raúl Jiménez, Alex Iwobi, Justin Kluivert, Kaoru Mitoma, Brennan Johnson, Ismaïla Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, Leandro Trossard, João Pedro, Cody Gakpo, Gabriel Martinelli, Dejan Kulusevski, Anthony Elanga, Bruno Guimarães, Kai Havertz, Bruno Fernandes, Mohammed Kudus, Heung-Min Son, Amad Diallo Traoré, Enzo Fernández, Nathan Collins. + 49 more qualify
Manchester United × Non-English21 answers
Show the 21 qualifying players
Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo Traoré, Alejandro Garnacho, André Onana, Noussair Mazraoui, Diogo Dalot, Rasmus Højlund, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, Lisandro Martínez, Casemiro, Leny Yoro, Christian Eriksen, Patrick Dorgu, Victor Lindelöf, Altay Bayındır, Jonny Evans, Antony Matheus, Tyrell Malacia, Scott McTominay.
7+ Clean Sheets × Non-English48 answers
Show the 48 qualifying players
David Raya, Matz Sels, Nathan Collins, Milos Kerkez, Virgil van Dijk, Nikola Milenković, Joško Gvardiol, Mark Flekken, Bart Verbruggen, Daniel Muñoz, Emiliano Martínez, Rayan Aït Nouri, Maxence Lacroix, Illia Zabarnyi, Vitalii Mykolenko, André Onana, William Saliba, Ola Aina, Marc Cucurella, Jan Paul van Hecke, Fabian Schär, Nélson Semedo, Robert Sánchez, Noussair Mazraoui, Diogo Dalot, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Toti Gomes, José Sá, Neco Williams, Ibrahima Konaté. + 18 more qualify
3+ Assists × 3+ Yellow Cards81 answers
Show the 81 qualifying players
Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Matheus Cunha, Antoine Semenyo, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Raúl Jiménez, Justin Kluivert, Morgan Rogers, Jamie Vardy, Cole Palmer, Brennan Johnson, Ismaïla Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, Leandro Trossard, Danny Welbeck, Jacob Murphy, João Pedro, Cody Gakpo, Dejan Kulusevski, Bruno Guimarães, Kai Havertz, Bruno Fernandes, Mohammed Kudus, Amad Diallo Traoré, Noni Madueke, Enzo Fernández, Nathan Collins, Morgan Gibbs-White, Milos Kerkez, Keane Lewis-Potter. + 51 more qualify
Manchester United × 3+ Yellow Cards15 answers
Show the 15 qualifying players
Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo Traoré, Alejandro Garnacho, Noussair Mazraoui, Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Manuel Ugarte, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, Leny Yoro, Christian Eriksen, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount.
7+ Clean Sheets × 3+ Yellow Cards56 answers
Show the 56 qualifying players
David Raya, Jordan Pickford, Matz Sels, Nathan Collins, Dean Henderson, Max Kilman, Milos Kerkez, Virgil van Dijk, Dan Burn, Nikola Milenković, Bart Verbruggen, Daniel Muñoz, Emiliano Martínez, Levi Colwill, Rayan Aït Nouri, Maxence Lacroix, Illia Zabarnyi, Vitalii Mykolenko, Marc Guehi, William Saliba, Ola Aina, Marc Cucurella, Jan Paul van Hecke, Fabian Schär, James Tarkowski, Nélson Semedo, Robert Sánchez, Noussair Mazraoui, Diogo Dalot, Kepa Arrizabalaga. + 26 more qualify
Top 10 that day
| # | Player | Score | Correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ss1994 | 445 | 8/9 |
Rapid Fire
Day #114’s Rapid Fire was drawn from the 2024/2025 Premier League season and rated Easy. Across the nine cells there were 560 qualifying players in total. The tightest square was Forward × 190cm or Taller, with only 16 valid answers; the most forgiving was European × Under 25 at Season Start, where 185 players fit.
In play, the square that caught people out was 3+ Yellow Cards × Under 25 at Season Start, answered correctly just 40% of the time, while European × Under 25 at Season Start was filled correctly 80% of the time.
Row categories
- Under 25 at Season Start— Under 25 at Season Start in 2024/2025.
- 190cm or Taller— 190cm or Taller in 2024/2025.
- Took a Penalty— Took at least one penalty (scored or missed) in 2024/2025.
Column categories
- European— European nationality in 2024/2025.
- Forward— Listed as a Forward in 2024/2025.
- 3+ Yellow Cards— 3+ Yellow Cards in 2024/2025.
Every square, and who qualified
European × Under 25 at Season Start185 answers
Show the 185 qualifying players
Alexander Isak, Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Liam Delap, Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, Brennan Johnson, Iliman Ndiaye, Dejan Kulusevski, Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon, Noni Madueke, Nathan Collins, Morgan Gibbs-White, Milos Kerkez, Mikkel Damsgaard, Keane Lewis-Potter, Joško Gvardiol, Bart Verbruggen, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kevin Schade, Phil Foden, Ryan Gravenberch, Levi Colwill, Rayan Aït Nouri, Maxence Lacroix, Illia Zabarnyi, Tyrick Mitchell, Mateus Fernandes. + 155 more qualify
Forward × Under 25 at Season Start67 answers
Show the 67 qualifying players
Bryan Mbeumo, Alexander Isak, Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Liam Delap, Morgan Rogers, Brennan Johnson, Evanilson, Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson, João Pedro, Gabriel Martinelli, Dejan Kulusevski, Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon, Mohammed Kudus, Amad Diallo Traoré, Noni Madueke, Alejandro Garnacho, Mikkel Damsgaard, Keane Lewis-Potter, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Phil Foden, Pedro Neto, Yankuba Minteh, Bukayo Saka, Rasmus Højlund, Georginio Rutter, Rodrigo Muniz. + 37 more qualify
3+ Yellow Cards × Under 25 at Season Start101 answers
Show the 101 qualifying players
Bryan Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Liam Delap, Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, Brennan Johnson, Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson, João Pedro, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Amad Diallo Traoré, Noni Madueke, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Nathan Collins, Alejandro Garnacho, Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo Santiago, Milos Kerkez, Keane Lewis-Potter, Bart Verbruggen, João Gomes, Kevin Schade, Ryan Gravenberch, Levi Colwill, Rayan Aït Nouri, Maxence Lacroix, Illia Zabarnyi. + 71 more qualify
European × 190cm or Taller80 answers
Show the 80 qualifying players
Alexander Isak, Erling Haaland, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Cody Gakpo, Kai Havertz, Nathan Collins, Max Kilman, Virgil van Dijk, Dan Burn, Nikola Milenković, Tomáš Souček, Mark Flekken, Bart Verbruggen, Ryan Gravenberch, Beto Bercique, Maxence Lacroix, William Saliba, Robert Sánchez, Rasmus Højlund, Aaron Ramsdale, Joachim Andersen, José Sá, Ibrahima Konaté, Nick Pope, Jarrad Branthwaite, Alphonse Areola, Sander Berge, Guglielmo Vicario, Lewis Dunk. + 50 more qualify
Forward × 190cm or Taller16 answers
Show the 16 qualifying players
Alexander Isak, Erling Haaland, Chris Wood, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Cody Gakpo, Kai Havertz, Beto Bercique, Rasmus Højlund, Joshua Zirkzee, Paul Onuachu, George Hirst, Armando Broja, Igor Thiago, Youssef Chermiti, Carlos Vinícius.
3+ Yellow Cards × 190cm or Taller42 answers
Show the 42 qualifying players
Jørgen Strand Larsen, Cody Gakpo, Kai Havertz, Nathan Collins, Max Kilman, Virgil van Dijk, Dan Burn, Nikola Milenković, Tomáš Souček, Bart Verbruggen, Emiliano Martínez, Ryan Gravenberch, Maxence Lacroix, William Saliba, Robert Sánchez, Joachim Andersen, Ibrahima Konaté, Jarrad Branthwaite, Gabriel Magalhães, Sander Berge, Lewis Dunk, Ryan Yates, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Trevoh Chalobah, Amadou Onana, Paul Onuachu, Jean-Clair Todibo, Edson Álvarez, Harry Maguire, Chimuanya Ugochukwu. + 12 more qualify
European × Took a Penalty25 answers
Show the 25 qualifying players
Alexander Isak, Erling Haaland, Ollie Watkins, Jarrod Bowen, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Liam Delap, Justin Kluivert, Jamie Vardy, Cole Palmer, Iliman Ndiaye, Danny Welbeck, Dominic Solanke, Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Gordon, Youri Tielemans, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Martin Ødegaard, Cameron Archer, Adam Armstrong, Marco Asensio, Mathys Tel, Christian Eriksen, Matthew O'Riley.
Forward × Took a Penalty26 answers
Show the 26 qualifying players
Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo, Alexander Isak, Erling Haaland, Chris Wood, Ollie Watkins, Jarrod Bowen, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Liam Delap, Raúl Jiménez, Justin Kluivert, Jamie Vardy, Evanilson, Iliman Ndiaye, Danny Welbeck, Dominic Solanke, João Pedro, Anthony Gordon, Heung-Min Son, Bukayo Saka, Jordan Ayew, Marcus Rashford, Cameron Archer, Adam Armstrong, Marco Asensio, Mathys Tel.
3+ Yellow Cards × Took a Penalty18 answers
Show the 18 qualifying players
Bryan Mbeumo, Liam Delap, Raúl Jiménez, Justin Kluivert, Jamie Vardy, Cole Palmer, Iliman Ndiaye, Danny Welbeck, João Pedro, Bruno Fernandes, Youri Tielemans, Bukayo Saka, Lucas Paquetá, Jordan Ayew, Martin Ødegaard, Andreas Pereira, Adam Armstrong, Christian Eriksen.
Top 10 that day
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