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15 Aug 2026 · 194 views

Following Kick-Off Times Across Time Zones

A fixture time needs a date, a clock time and a time zone. Missing one can put the match on the wrong day.

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15 Aug 2026 · 199 views

A Viewer's Guide to Reading Football Statistics

A useful statistic answers a specific question; an isolated number can hide differences in role and playing time.

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15 Aug 2026 · 217 views

Expected Goals, What xG Can and Cannot Tell You

xG estimates the likelihood of a shot becoming a goal; it does not say that a goal was guaranteed.

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15 Aug 2026 · 195 views

Possession Statistics and What They Leave Out

Possession share describes control under a measurement method, not how effectively the ball was used.

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15 Aug 2026 · 196 views

Football Heat Maps, What the Colours Actually Show

Before interpreting a hot area, establish whether the map shows touches, positions or a particular action.

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15 Aug 2026 · 190 views

VAR Explained and the 2026/27 Review Scope

A silent check does not mean a decision will change; the applicable protocol determines what can be reviewed.

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15 Aug 2026 · 203 views

Offside Explained, Position Before Involvement

Offside requires two questions: where was the player at the relevant touch, and how did they become involved?

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15 Aug 2026 · 246 views

Extra Time and Penalty Shoot-Outs Explained

Competition rules decide how a draw is resolved, including whether extra time comes before penalties.

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15 Aug 2026 · 214 views

Football Positions and Roles Beyond the Lineup

A position gives a rough starting location; a role explains the player's work with and without the ball.

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