The first red card of the season was given to Hernán Pérez from Villarreal B in their opening game against Valladolid.

Real Valladolid, Tenerife and Xerez are the teams which were relegated from La Liga the previous season.

Tenerife and Xerez made their immediate return to the second level after just one season in the top division, while Valladolid ended a three-year tenure in La Liga.

The teams which were relegated the previous season were Castellón, Real Unión, Murcia and Cádiz.

This ranking takes into account aspects[3] such as cards, suspension of matches, audience behaviour and other penalties.