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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
“A testament of our hard work”: Why San Diego Wave’s tactical changes were key to their NWSL draw at Orlando Pride – tactical analysis
Neither Orlando Pride nor San Diego Wave have been in great form recently in the NWSL, with four straight losses before the…
September 28, 2022
Analysis
“Couldn’t hit a barn door”: Why Chelsea’s WSL title defence started badly against a “robust and clinical” Liverpool – tactical analysis
For all of the conversation between fans about which team may or may not make the WSL’s top three this year, there…
September 21, 2022
Analysis
“We’re confident in our ability”: Why Rangers are currently taking the SWPL 1 by storm – tactical analysis
There are many women’s football leagues around Europe that perhaps don’t attract as much attention as others, with fans understandably concentrating on…
September 14, 2022
Analysis
“A team lacking both joy and identity”: Why NJ/NY Gotham have been the NWSL’s strugglers in 2022 – tactical analysis
Fans of the NWSL will always use the same phrases to describe each season, with “full of drama”, “exciting” and “competitive” usually…
September 6, 2022
Analysis
“An exciting game for the neutrals”: Why Charlton’s defensive issues cost them in Championship thriller against London City Lionesses – tactical analysis
It might be a week and a half until the WSL returns to action, but other tiers of the English women’s football…
August 31, 2022
Division 1 Féminine
Melchie Dumornay Scout Report At Reims Féminines 2022/2023: The Young Haitian Star Set To Spark A Bidding War – Player Analysis
The eyes of most women’s football fans in Europe have been glued to Euro 2022 this summer. Still, it is easy to…
June 21, 2025
Ajax Amsterdam
“We kept fighting”: Why Ajax gained a dramatic win over Eintracht Frankfurt in UWCL qualifying – tactical analysis
Many women’s football teams have been spending the past weeks back on the training ground and preparing for the new season, with…
August 24, 2022
Analysis
“He believed in us”: Why Juan Carlos Amoros has given Houston Dash new life in their bid for a first NWSL playoff place – tactical analysis
Last season, Houston Dash finished the regular NWSL campaign with three successive defeats, missing out on the playoffs by one point and…
August 17, 2022
Analysis
Why Norway wonderkid Elisabeth Terland could be a shrewd signing for Brighton – scout report
With the excitement of Euro 2022 now over, the focus of many women’s football fans has turned back to their domestic clubs,…
August 10, 2022
Analysis
Women’s Euro 2022 Final: How England successfully brought football home against Germany – tactical analysis
English football fans are undoubtedly one of the world’s most patient groups of people, with them having to endure 56 years of…
August 2, 2022
Analysis
Lauren James Scout Report At Chelsea Women 2022/2023: Can She Break Into The Starting XI This Season? – Player Analysis
Since switching to Chelsea Women last summer from WSL rivals Manchester United Women, Lauren James has had to spend a lot of…
June 19, 2025
Analysis
Keira Walsh Scout Report At England: The Lionesses’ Unsung Hero During The UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 – Player Analysis
There was a lot of hope for England in the months leading up to the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, but there was…
June 21, 2025
Analysis
Grace Geyoro Scout Report At France: Why Les Bleues’ Ultimate Team Player Has Been A Shining Light At UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 – Player Analysis
As we approach the conclusion of the Euro 2022 tournament, there can be no doubt that it has been a major success…
June 22, 2025
Analysis
“They will not want to play us”: Why Netherlands coach Mark Parsons’ claim about France may not be entirely correct – tactical analysis
Euro 2022 has been a rocky tournament so far for defending champions the Netherlands, which was expected given that former Portland Thorns…
July 20, 2022
Analysis
Barbara Dunst: Why the Eintracht Frankfurt player could hold the key for Austria against Norway – scout report
Each of the 16 teams in the Euro 2022 finals has now played at least one match, with the second round of…
July 13, 2022
Analysis
“A statement win”: Why Germany deserved the victory on a disastrous opening night for Denmark in Euro 2022 – tactical analysis
The Euro 2022 tournament is very much up and running, with fans around Europe becoming engrossed in the action and enjoying the…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
“An amazing journey”: Why recent performances can give New Zealand hope ahead of their home World Cup – tactical analysis
Just over a week ago, New Zealand faced Wales for a friendly encounter at the Pinatar Arena in Spain, which ended in…
July 6, 2022
Analysis
Barcelona Femení: Which striker should replace Jennifer Hermoso in their starting XI? – scout report
Barcelona Femení may be one of the most feared teams in global women’s football, but they, like anyone, are susceptible to their…
March 20, 2025
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Tactical Preview: Denmark
The Women’s World Cup in 2019 drew a huge amount of interest and was instrumental in increasing exposure of the women’s game…
June 22, 2022
Analysis
“Fight and intelligence”: Why Man Utd will miss Dutch star Jackie Groenen if she departs this summer – scout report
Manchester United Women have been one of the WSL’s overachievers since their promotion back in 2019, which sounds strange given the name…
June 22, 2022
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