As the EFL League One season grows older week by week, we start to see more and more tactical patterns unfold, with the many teams among the top nailing the critical aspects of their manager's tactics. Peterborough United, currently managed by Darren Ferguson in his third spell as boss, have...
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 in League One by scoring 20 times in those nine games and Swindon Town leading the way in League Two with an astonishing 24 goals in eight games....
We may be amid the first international break of the 2023/24 campaign, but many leagues remain largely unaffected, including EFL League One. Over the course of a season, especially one that is 46 games long, being effective in multiple areas can influence the outcome of said season. One essential element...
Alex Ferguson once said the words: “Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles”, and Portsmouth are currently ticking one of those two boxes, having conceded just two goals in their opening six EFL League One games. They have failed to replicate the same efficiency and consistency in front of...
Following an impressive start in EFL League One, Bolton Wanderers secured victories in their first four matches. However, their momentum faltered after a setback in their most recent fixture against Wigan Athletic. Bolton's recent 4-0 loss to northwest neighbours Wigan over the past weekend proved to be a significant blow,...
For a large part of this season, Sheffield Wednesday have been the team to beat in EFL League One, with Darren Moore’s side having a heavily impressive defensive record. However, over the weekend, they suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Forest Green Rovers, who currently sit bottom of...
The signing of a new striker can be an exciting time for the club and its fans, and Peterborough United fans should be especially excited with their latest acquisition Kabongo Tshimanga, who joins the club from National League outfit Chesterfield. Posh have a history of bringing players in from non-league,...
A manager’s first job is never an easy one, which is something Everton legend Duncan Ferguson has gotten a taste of already as he suffered a cruel 2-1 defeat at the hands of in-form Shrewsbury Town. Ferguson has managed his beloved Everton in the Premier League previously on an interim...
The EFL League One is known for being highly physical and competitive, making it very difficult to earn promotion to the Championship. However, on occasion, along comes a team that seems to defy that difficulty with consistent quality, which leads to consistent results. This season, we have seen just that...
In this video, we explain Kieran McKenna's philosophy and tactics at Ipswich as they push for promotion from League One. Our tactical analysis examines his preferred systems and unveils what his overall principles look like. It was the year 2001 when Ipswich Town had just finished a great season in...
This season in English football, we have seen numerous examples of teams being able to beat anyone, despite their differing positions in the league table. EFL League One fits that description, which is why there are a host of teams battling it out for a spot in the top six...
EFL League One has slowly been building a collection of ‘big clubs’, sides who were once regular features in the Premier League and EFL Championship. Sunderland and Derby County, for example. One club, however, has had a slightly different journey, and that is Portsmouth. For all their troubles behind the...
The most depressing sight in football is watching the demise of once great football clubs slowly slipping down the savage pyramidical tier system. The English game has been rife with these cases, from Sunderland to Swindon Town, from Blackburn Rovers to Oldham Athletic. Once a side sinks to the depths...
After taking the Bristol Rovers job in February of 2021, Joey Barton has since been relegated to League Two and then Promoted to League One. The former Manchester City midfielder was one of the biggest characters in the Premier League and is now establishing himself as a very solid manager. Following...
Club football is back, and with it, the excitement shared by fans of all clubs that this year could be their year. While many may argue that leagues such as the Premier League are predictable in terms of who wins the title as lately it is usually either Manchester City...
Alex Neil took over the Sunderland job in February of this year following the departure of Lee Johnson. Since then, the former Norwich City boss has taken charge of 18 Sunderland games, winning 10, drawing 7 and losing just one. This impressive record saw the Black Cats secure a place...
In this podcast, David Seymour interviews Andy Parslow - set-piece coach at AFC Wimbledon in the English Football League. They discuss the importance of preparing for set-pieces and how Andy's role is becoming more commonplace on the coaching staff.
Monday evening saw Sunderland secure a place in the playoff final on aggregate after drawing 1-1 against Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL League One. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT...
Sunday evening saw Wycombe Wanderers reach the League One Playoff Final despite suffering a defeat by Milton Keynes Dons in the EFL League One. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT...
Friday evening saw Wycombe Wanderers gain an advantage over Milton Keynes Dons by defeating them 2-0 in the Play-offs, Semi-final leg 1 in the EFL League One. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and...
