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For the longest time, football teams had a big advantage at home. Familiar scenery, no traveling and of course the big crowds in the back drastically favored the home teams. However, recently the Premier League sees more and more away wins and the home advantage is declining. In this article we will explore two compelling…

Why Tiebreakers Matter More Than You Think When two clubs finish level on points the table needs an extra rule, which raises the debate of goal difference vs head to head tie breaker. The first tiebreaker, goal difference, is simple: subtract goals against from goals scored and the bigger number wins. For the exact wording,…

The assistant’s flag pops up, a roar turns to a groan, and a coach is already rewriting his next training session. No rule in football shapes geometry and drama as the offside rule. Follow me through the history of the offside rule, how technology is tightening its grip, and why the next tweak might change…

In the football world, data and statistics are becoming increasingly important. Fans rarely focus solely on the score. Instead, they look into details like possession percentages, shots on goal, and more recently, advanced metrics such as xG. But how is this metric calculated, and how can it be used for further analysis? What are Expected…

What Is the Relative Age Effect in Youth Football? Your football future could be decided before you ever kick a ball. The Relative Age Effect is a phenomenon where the calendar, not your talent, might determine your success.The Relative Age Effect in football occurs, when individuals born earlier in the selection year have a developmental…