Category: EFL League One

Analysis

Michael Skubala Tactical Analysis – Lincoln City FC Defence Could Launch Play Off Bid

46 games is a long season for EFL clubs, but certain clubs yearn to exceed that amount by reaching the play-offs, with…

August 31, 2024

Charlton Athletic FC

Conor Gallagher Scouting Report At Charlton Athletic 2019/20

In recent seasons, Chelsea have preferred to let their youngsters go out on loan. They want the players to experience a higher…

August 9, 2024

EFL League One

EFL League One 2024/25: Will Lincoln City’s Ascendancy Continue?

Lincoln City’s journey from the Football Conference in 2014/15, where they finished 15th, to their current position in EFL League One is…

August 8, 2024

EFL League One

EFL League One 2019/20: Rotherham United vs Lincoln City – tactical analysis

Rotherham United entertained Lincoln City at the New York Stadium on Saturday in a battle between two clubs who are back in…

August 2, 2024

Analysis

Globetrotting for Talent: Exploring the diversity in EFL clubs’ recruitment – data analysis

Talent ID and recruitment in football have evolved immensely in recent years and continue to do so at a rapid rate. We’ve…

March 26, 2024

Analysis

Cheltenham Town 2023/24: How Darrell Clarke has breathed life into the Robins’ survival bid – tactical analysis

Cheltenham Town made headlines for all the wrong reasons in the opening stages of the 2023/24 EFL League One season, going the…

February 6, 2024

Analysis

EFL 2023/24: Four fascinating free agents clubs should have on their January transfer radar – scout report

The January transfer window is fast approaching, with clubs up and down the country looking for cost-effective ways to bolster their squads…

December 26, 2023

Analysis

Barnsley 2023/24: How Collins’ tactics keep the Tykes on the path to promotion – tactical analysis

Bouncing back from relegation can be a daunting task for any club at any level for a multitude of reasons. In the…

November 14, 2023

Analysis

EFL League One 2023/24: The impactful role of Peterborough United’s full-backs in possession – scout report

As the EFL League One season grows older week by week, we start to see more and more tactical patterns unfold, with…

October 3, 2023

Analysis

EFL League One 2023/24: Why Cheltenham Town can’t buy a goal and where their first will likely come from – scout report

We’ve seen several high-scoring teams after nine fixtures across EFL leagues in the 2023/24 season. We’ve had Barnsley setting the bar early…

September 26, 2023

Analysis

EFL League One 2023/24: Assessing attacking approaches from England’s third tier – data analysis

We may be amid the first international break of the 2023/24 campaign, but many leagues remain largely unaffected, including EFL League One.…

September 12, 2023

Analysis

Portsmouth 2023/24: Why their attack may be on the verge of producing a big return under John Mousinho – scout report

Alex Ferguson once said the words: “Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles”, and Portsmouth are currently ticking one of those…

September 5, 2023

Analysis

EFL League One: How Big Dunc’s Forest Green pulled off upset to dent Owls title bid – tactical analysis

For a large part of this season, Sheffield Wednesday have been the team to beat in EFL League One, with Darren Moore’s…

March 28, 2023

Analysis

Kabongo Tshimanga: The numbers behind Peterborough United’s new goal machine and how does he compare to the rest? – data analysis

The signing of a new striker can be an exciting time for the club and its fans, and Peterborough United fans should…

February 7, 2023

Analysis

EFL League One 2022/23: Pros and cons for Duncan Ferguson in first game as Rovers boss – tactical analysis

A manager’s first job is never an easy one, which is something Everton legend Duncan Ferguson has gotten a taste of already…

January 31, 2023

EFL League One

VIDEO – Kieran McKenna: His tactics and philosophy | Ipswich Town | Tactical Analysis

In this video, we explain Kieran McKenna’s philosophy and tactics at Ipswich as they push for promotion from League One. Our tactical…

January 19, 2023

Analysis

EFL League One 2022/23: Why Peterborough were thrashed by Wycombe despite dominating the game – tactical analysis

This season in English football, we have seen numerous examples of teams being able to beat anyone, despite their differing positions in…

January 3, 2023

Analysis

EFL League One 2022/23: Set-piece superiority key for MK Dons as they punish Pompey – tactical analysis

EFL League One has slowly been building a collection of ‘big clubs’, sides who were once regular features in the Premier League…

December 20, 2022

Analysis

Why the early signs show that Bolton Wanderers may be promotion contenders this season – scout report

The most depressing sight in football is watching the demise of once great football clubs slowly slipping down the savage pyramidical tier…

August 20, 2022

Analysis

How Joey Barton is making his mark at Bristol Rovers – tactical analysis

After taking the Bristol Rovers job in February of 2021, Joey Barton has since been relegated to League Two and then Promoted…

August 17, 2022