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David Astill

David Astill is a freelance sports analyst who is currently Head of Women's Football at Total Football Analysis and also writes content for his own Substack page.

He has written about the women's game in many different countries and has been a guest on podcasts and radio shows to offer an expert opinion on topics connected to women's football.

He is a supporter of Liverpool FC and Leicester Tigers.

Denise O’Sullivan: The Republic of Ireland’s midfield maestro
The Republic of Ireland (RoI) missed out on the Women’s World Cup finals tournament in 2019, with a third-place finish in their…
February 27, 2022
Analysis
“On the same page”: Why England’s Arnold Clark Cup performances have given fans hope for Euro 2022 – tactical analysis
The Euro 2022 tournament is only a few months away, and many teams are continuing their preparations by competing in a variety…
February 23, 2022
Analysis
Bristol City Women: Why their fans can have hope of a future WSL return – tactical analysis
The Women’s Championship may have been a mostly one-sided contest this season, with Liverpool Women currently 10 points clear and without a…
February 16, 2022
Analysis
María Sánchez: Why Mexico star’s second coming will boost Houston Dash in 2022 – scout report
Houston Dash were one of the teams who missed out on the 2021 NWSL playoffs, after a tightly contested battle ended with…
February 9, 2022
Analysis
Selma Bacha Scout Report At Lyon Féminin 2021/2022: Why The 21-year-old Lyon Star Could Be France’s Euro 2022 Secret Weapon – Player Analysis
Whilst 2020/2021 was not a happy time for Lyon Féminin, 2021/2022 has been far better, as they currently sit top of the…
June 28, 2025
Analysis
“A balanced player with a great vision”: Why Vilde Bøe Risa has been one of Man Utd’s key players this season – scout report
There is no denying that Manchester United Women have been one of English women’s football’s most in-form teams over recent weeks, with…
January 26, 2022
Emma Snerle: What she will bring to West Ham United Women
When thinking of countries that are always producing talented female footballers, Spain, Sweden and the USA are the obvious names that come…
January 22, 2022
Analysis
“A real threat”: Why Man City’s young forward Jess Park is an England star in the making – scout report
After a difficult start to the season, Manchester City Women have seemingly found their confidence again, with four consecutive WSL wins and…
January 19, 2022
Analysis
FAWSL 2021/2022: The clever tactics behind “brave” Birmingham’s shock win against “out-of-sorts” Arsenal – tactical analysis
After a short break over the festive period, the WSL returned to us with just three fixtures going ahead. One of those…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
Alsu Abdullina: Why Russia international “sensation” will fit seamlessly into Emma Hayes’ Chelsea system – scout report
The WSL has experienced a number of firsts this season, with Everton Women’s Aurora Galli the first Italian to feature in the…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
Jonatan Giráldez Tactics At Barcelona Femení 2021/2022 – Tactical Analysis
Barcelona Femení have so far been one of this season’s standout teams in European women’s football, winning all 13 Primera División games…
June 18, 2025
Mallory Pugh: United States and Chicago Red Stars
2021 proved to be a successful year for the Chicago Red Stars, as they sealed a place in the NWSL playoffs and…
December 22, 2021
Analysis
Deanne Rose: Why one of Canada’s top young prospects is key to Reading’s WSL hopes – scout report
On 3 October, Reading Women sat bottom of the WSL, having just suffered their fourth league defeat in a row, whilst their…
December 22, 2021
Washington Spirit: The tactics behind their first NWSL title
The 2021 NWSL season provided us with many surprises, but none more so than Washington Spirit finishing as league champions, defeating Chicago…
December 18, 2021
Analysis
Sandy Baltimore: Why the France forward “well on the way to stardom” has been irreplacable for PSG this season – scout report
French women’s football is currently as good as it ever has been, with plenty of up-and-coming players establishing themselves both in the…
December 15, 2021
Analysis
“Like a machine”: Why “dominant” Chelsea were a class above lacklustre Arsenal in Women’s FA Cup final – tactical analysis
The 2021 Women’s FA Cup final, delayed from last season as part of the backlog of fixtures caused by the ongoing pandemic,…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
“A step up in quality”: Why struggling Leicester City could still survive WSL relegation – tactical analysis
Last season, Leicester City Women took the Women’s Championship by storm, winning the second division by eight points and sealing promotion to…
December 1, 2021
Analysis
Olga Carmona Scout Report At Real Madrid Femenino 2021/2022: “A Star In The Making” That As Proven To Be Essential This Season – Analysis
Real Madrid Femenino are still a relatively new club, having been founded as Club Deportivo TACON back in 2014, but only known…
June 23, 2025
Jorja Fox: Chelsea’s latest academy star
Chelsea Women have been the undisputed queens of English women’s football in recent seasons, which has come down to excellent recruitment each…
November 21, 2021
Analysis
“A great team spirit”: Why “ambitious” Brighton are defying the odds in the WSL this season – tactical analysis
Whilst the majority of WSL fans expected Chelsea Women and Arsenal Women to be challenging for a place in next season’s Champions…
November 17, 2021
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