The Ball Grid
Day #191 answers — 8 November 2026
2021/2022-2025/2026 Season
This is the full record of The Ball Grid for 2026-11-08: 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 2021/2022-2025/2026 season alone.
Classic Grid
Day #191’s Classic Grid was drawn from the 2021/2022-2025/2026 Premier League season and rated Medium. Across the nine cells there were 175 qualifying players in total. The tightest square was Tottenham × 15+ Goals Total, with only 9 valid answers; the most forgiving was South American × Midfielder, where 38 players fit.
In play, the square that caught people out was Tottenham × 100+ Appearances Total, answered correctly just 35% of the time, while Liverpool × Midfielder was filled correctly 75% of the time.
Row categories
- Midfielder— Listed as a Midfielder in total from 2021/22 to 2025/26.
- 15+ Goals Total— 15 or more PL goals in total from 2021/22 to 2025/26.
- 100+ Appearances Total— 100 or more PL appearances in total from 2021/22 to 2025/26.
Column categories
- Tottenham— Appeared for Tottenham in 2021/2022-2025/2026.
- Liverpool— Appeared for Liverpool in 2021/2022-2025/2026.
- South American— South American nationality in total from 2021/22 to 2025/26.
Every square, and who qualified
Tottenham × Midfielder21 answers
Show the 21 qualifying players
James Maddison, Conor Gallagher, João Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr, Ryan Sessegnon, Oliver Skipp, Archie Gray, Harry Winks, Ivan Perišić, Lucas Bergvall, Xavi Simons, Dele Alli, Giovani Lo Celso, Tanguy Ndombele, Mikey Moore, Callum Olusesi, Matthew Craig, Harvey White.
Liverpool × Midfielder16 answers
Show the 16 qualifying players
Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Harvey Elliott, James Milner, Thiago Alcantara, Florian Wirtz, Wataru Endo, Naby Keïta, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabio Carvalho, Tyler Morton, Trey Nyoni.
South American × Midfielder38 answers
Show the 38 qualifying players
Bruno Guimarães, Alexis Mac Allister, Moisés Caicedo, Joelinton, Enzo Fernández, Douglas Luiz, Jefferson Lerma, Lucas Paquetá, João Gomes, Casemiro, Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos, Rodrigo Bentancur, Andreas Pereira, Emi Buendía, Fabinho, André Trindade da Costa Neto, Nicolás Domínguez, Facundo Buonanotte, Fred, Danilo Oliveira, Diego Gómez, Carlos Jonas Alcaraz, Julio Enciso, Vinícius Souza, Manuel Ugarte, Philippe Coutinho, Manuel Lanzini, Allan, Andrey Santos, Guido Rodríguez. + 8 more qualify
Tottenham × 15+ Goals Total9 answers
Show the 9 qualifying players
Heung-Min Son, Dominic Solanke, Harry Kane, Richarlison, Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Conor Gallagher, Mohammed Kudus.
Liverpool × 15+ Goals Total11 answers
Show the 11 qualifying players
Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, Dominik Szoboszlai, Sadio Mané, Roberto Firmino.
South American × 15+ Goals Total23 answers
Show the 23 qualifying players
Gabriel Martinelli, Matheus Cunha, João Pedro, Bruno Guimarães, Alexis Mac Allister, Richarlison, Gabriel Magalhães, Luis Díaz, Joelinton, Gabriel Jesus, Enzo Fernández, Douglas Luiz, Alejandro Garnacho, Lucas Paquetá, Darwin Núñez, Casemiro, Miguel Almirón, Evanilson, Julián Álvarez, Igor Thiago, Emi Buendía, Rodrigo Muniz, Roberto Firmino.
Tottenham × 100+ Appearances Total14 answers
Show the 14 qualifying players
Heung-Min Son, Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Cristian Romero, Conor Gallagher, Pedro Porro, João Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr.
Liverpool × 100+ Appearances Total16 answers
Show the 16 qualifying players
Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Luis Díaz, Andrew Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Neco Williams, Dominik Szoboszlai, Kerkez Milos, Curtis Jones, Jordan Henderson.
South American × 100+ Appearances Total27 answers
Show the 27 qualifying players
Gabriel Martinelli, Matheus Cunha, João Pedro, Emiliano Martínez, Bruno Guimarães, Alexis Mac Allister, Richarlison, Gabriel Magalhães, Alisson Becker, Moisés Caicedo, Luis Díaz, Joelinton, Gabriel Jesus, Ederson, Enzo Fernández, Douglas Luiz, Cristian Romero, Jefferson Lerma, Alejandro Garnacho, Lucas Paquetá, João Gomes, Casemiro, Miguel Almirón, Marcos Senesi, Rodrigo Bentancur, Andreas Pereira, Emi Buendía.
Top 10 that day
| # | Player | Score | Correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon | 696 | 9/9 |
| 2 | 4208-Yanus | 672 | 9/9 |
| 3 | Jimmy | 603 | 9/9 |
| 4 | ss1994 | 559 | 9/9 |
Rapid Fire
Day #191’s Rapid Fire was drawn from the 2023/2024 Premier League season and rated Medium. Across the nine cells there were 275 qualifying players in total. The tightest square was Chelsea × Midfielder, with only 9 valid answers; the most forgiving was Under 10 Appearances × English, where 54 players fit.
In play, the square that caught people out was Under 10 Appearances × Over 185cm, answered correctly just 12% of the time, while Chelsea × English was filled correctly 95% of the time.
Row categories
- English— English nationality in 2023/2024.
- Over 185cm— 185cm or taller in 2023/2024.
- Midfielder— Listed as a Midfielder in 2023/2024.
Column categories
- Chelsea— Appeared for Chelsea in 2023/2024.
- More Goals Than Assists— More Goals Than Assists in 2023/2024.
- Under 10 Appearances— Made fewer than 10 PL appearances in 2023/2024.
Every square, and who qualified
Chelsea × English12 answers
Show the 12 qualifying players
Cole Palmer, Raheem Sterling, Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke, Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Carney Chukwuemeka, Alfie Gilchrist, Mason Burstow, Joshua Kofi Acheampong.
More Goals Than Assists × English35 answers
Show the 35 qualifying players
Dominic Solanke, Ollie Watkins, Phil Foden, Jarrod Bowen, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon, Carlton Morris, Cole Palmer, Antoine Semenyo, Marcus Rashford, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Raheem Sterling, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Elijah Adebayo, Sean Longstaff, Jarrad Branthwaite, Ross Barkley, Eberechi Eze, Lewis Dunk, Jayden Bogle, Callum Wilson, Danny Welbeck, Cameron Archer, Josh Brownhill, Ben Brereton, Ivan Toney, Kobbie Mainoo, Edward Nketiah, Noni Madueke, Keane Lewis-Potter. + 5 more qualify
Under 10 Appearances × English54 answers
Show the 54 qualifying players
Solly March, Aaron Ramsdale, Joseph Willock, Joe Worrall, Michael Keane, Fred Onyedinma, Rico Henry, Daniel Bentley, Chris Basham, Carney Chukwuemeka, Tom Davies, Eric Dier, Leon Chiwome, Tim Iroegbunam, Jaidon Anthony, Calum Chambers, David Ozoh, Tawanda Chirewa, Jesuran Rak-Sakyi, Odel Offiah, George Earthy, Bobby Clark, Matt Targett, Jadon Sancho, Divin Mubama, Joseph Johnson, James Hill, Omari Forson, Omari Kellyman, Benicio Boaitey. + 24 more qualify
Chelsea × Over 185cm13 answers
Show the 13 qualifying players
Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Axel Disasi, Đorđe Petrović, Levi Colwill, Robert Sánchez, Benoît Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja, Chimuanya Ugochukwu, Cesare Casadei, Deivid Washington, Mason Burstow.
More Goals Than Assists × Over 185cm42 answers
Show the 42 qualifying players
Erling Haaland, Dominic Solanke, Alexander Isak, Nicolas Jackson, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Carlton Morris, Chris Wood, Cole Palmer, Dejan Kulusevski, Darwin Núñez, Rasmus Højlund, Antoine Semenyo, Kai Havertz, Marcus Rashford, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Tomáš Souček, Elijah Adebayo, Cody Gakpo, Jarrad Branthwaite, Fabian Schär, Gabriel Magalhães, João Palhinha, Ross Barkley, Zeki Amdouni, Odsonne Édouard, Lyle Foster, Lewis Dunk, Kurt Zouma, Raúl Jiménez, Cristian Romero. + 12 more qualify
Under 10 Appearances × Over 185cm42 answers
Show the 42 qualifying players
Ivo Grbić, Aaron Hickey, Stefan Ortega, Aaron Ramsdale, John Egan, Odysseas Vlachodimos, Hjalmar Ekdal, Joe Worrall, Michael Keane, Scott McKenna, Fred Onyedinma, Robin Olsen, Mads Juel Andersen, Daniel Bentley, Felipe Augusto, Mark Travers, Willy Kambwala, Chris Basham, Kieffer Moore, Alejo Véliz, Giovanni Reyna, Eric Dier, Leander Dendoncker, Ionuț Radu, Thomas Strakosha, Ivan Perišić, Loris Karius, Davinson Sánchez, Aleksandar Mitrović, Tyrone Mings. + 12 more qualify
Chelsea × Midfielder9 answers
Show the 9 qualifying players
Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Christopher Nkunku, Carney Chukwuemeka, Chimuanya Ugochukwu, Cesare Casadei, Roméo Lavia.
More Goals Than Assists × Midfielder25 answers
Show the 25 qualifying players
Cole Palmer, Bruno Fernandes, Douglas Luiz, Kai Havertz, John McGinn, Tomáš Souček, Mario Lemina, Sean Longstaff, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Mohammed Kudus, João Palhinha, Ross Barkley, Eberechi Eze, Josh Brownhill, Enzo Fernández, Scott McTominay, Dominik Szoboszlai, Tahith Chong, Idrissa Gueye, Kobbie Mainoo, Michael Olise, Facundo Buonanotte, Jack Hinshelwood, Solly March, Christopher Nkunku.
Under 10 Appearances × Midfielder43 answers
Show the 43 qualifying players
Solly March, Sandro Tonali, Joseph Willock, Mahmoud Dahoud, Fred Onyedinma, Carney Chukwuemeka, Giovanni Reyna, Jaïro Riedewald, Tom Davies, Hannibal Mejbri, Leander Dendoncker, Tim Iroegbunam, David Ozoh, Tawanda Chirewa, Odel Offiah, Tyler Adams, George Earthy, Ivan Perišić, John Fleck, Luke Harris, Sergio Gómez, Hamed Traorè, Romain Faivre, Roméo Lavia, Mohamed Elneny, Philippe Coutinho, Jack Cork, Josh Dasilva, Daniel Jebbison, Han-Noah Massengo. + 13 more qualify
Top 10 that day
| # | Player | Time | Correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4208-Yanus | 2:39 | 9/9 |