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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.

Analysis
“Delicately poised”: why Barcelona’s away goal at PSG is “vital” after tight first leg – tactical analysis
The UEFA Women’s Champions League has reached the last four stage, and, for the first time since the 2014-2015 season, it didn’t…
April 28, 2021
Analysis
“Written us off”: why “resilient” Bristol City earned precious point against Aston Villa in WSL relegation fight – tactical analysis
With Manchester City Women and Chelsea Women facing off against each other at the Academy Stadium last week, fans of the WSL…
April 27, 2021
Analysis
“Within touching distance”: why Chelsea’s draw with “defiant” Man City was crucial in WSL title race – tactical analysis
The clash between the WSL’s two title contenders was always going to be a special game, and Manchester City Women and Chelsea…
July 26, 2022
Leicester City Women: Why their WSL promotion bid was successful – scout report
The WSL is the main league in English women’s football, featuring many of the star names and clubs that we all know.…
April 20, 2021
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“Seesaw affair”: why OL Reign and Houston Dash played out a scoreless stalemate – tactical analysis
The 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup is really hotting up now, with the second round of fixtures presenting us with some exciting encounters.…
April 20, 2021
Analysis
A “heated affair”: why Portland Thorns’ “surprising” tactics edged them past Kansas City
After the success of last year’s NWSL Challenge Cup, which replaced the regular season due to the ongoing pandemic, many were excited…
April 13, 2021
Analysis
Powell’s tactical perfection: how “resilient” Brighton punished wasteful top 3 hopefuls Manchester United
Brighton and Hove Albion Women are one of the form sides in the WSL at the moment, but are also unpredictable at…
April 7, 2021
Analysis
“A big asset”: Why Netherlands midfielder is key to Brighton’s WSL progress this season
Brighton and Hove Albion Women are one of those teams that can have rises and falls in the same season. Currently, they…
March 31, 2021
Analysis
Brilliant Barcelona: How Spanish champions “suffocated” Man City in Champions League crunch
The Women’s Champions League has reached the quarter-final stage, with some mouth-watering ties taking place, including Chelsea Women against German giants Wolfsburg,…
March 26, 2021
Analysis
At the double: how Chelsea crushed “disappointing” Bristol City to claim consecutive cup titles
The 2021 Continental Cup final saw two teams at differing ends of the WSL face off against each other for the first…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
Ella Toone Scout Report At England & Man United Women 2020/2021: Where Does She Fit In With The Lionesses? – Analysis
England’s women’s football team are spoilt for choice at the moment, with a new generation coming through to balance out the experience…
June 27, 2025
Analysis
Skinner’s Spurs: how “exciting” talent Addison fits into new manager’s tactics
It has not been a happy season for Tottenham Hotspur Women in 2020/2021, with the team finding wins hard to come by…
March 10, 2021
Analysis
Defeating the parked bus: how Man City’s “togetherness” helped them win crucial WSL clash
Birmingham City Women against Manchester City Women may not have been the standout fixture in the latest round of WSL matches, but…
March 3, 2021
Analysis
Riise-ing to the challenge: How England beat NI’s intelligent tactical plan
For the first time in around a year, England’s women’s football team were in action, hosting Northern Ireland in an international friendly…
February 28, 2021
Analysis
Harder’s Hammers: How new West Ham Women boss can keep his team in the WSL
It has not been a happy season for West Ham United Women, with them struggling to pick up points in the WSL,…
July 26, 2022
Bristol City Women: How can they survive WSL relegation?
Every team has won a game in the WSL this season, but Bristol City Women only recently gained their first win, at…
February 16, 2021
Analysis
“Pivotal”: Why Man City’s win at Arsenal is significant in “epic” WSL title race
In a WSL season with an incredibly close title race, the games between the top sides are carrying a bigger significance than…
February 12, 2021
Analysis
Ona Batlle Scout Report At Man United Women 2020/2021: Why The “Spanish Wonderkid” Is Key To Red Devils’ WSL Campaign – Player Analysis
There is no doubting that Manchester United Women, under former England captain Casey Stoney, have had a brilliant season so far, currently…
June 25, 2025
Analysis
Why Japanese star’s arrival “signals a new dawn” for Aston Villa Women
Following their promotion to the WSL last summer for the first time in their history, it’s fair to say that Aston Villa…
February 5, 2021
Analysis
“Team Effort”: How Chelsea Women won top-of-the-table clash against “fortunate” United
The WSL is back, after a two week break, and the game everyone wanted to see was the clash of the defending…
July 26, 2022
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