The most striking statistic in football is back in the spotlight

In the 2004/05 season, only two matches in all cups in Great Britain ended 7-1. That score is so unusual that the statistic stands out.

The first match saw Manchester City beat Barnsley 7-1 in the League Cup in September. Ronald Waterreus was in City's goal. Nick Colgan was in Barnsley's goal and conceded seven.

The second match was also a League Cup tie, and it was played in Scotland. Rangers and Dundee United ended 7-1. Waterreus had moved to Rangers in January as a backup to David James, in search of more chances to play. Colgan had joined Dundee United on loan in January 2005.