Any manager’s first-ever job can allow them to put down a marker for their tactical philosophy and how successful they may be in the future. After Paul Tisdale's sacking in early November, Russell Martin stepped up from being a player—retiring in the process—to take the reins and attempt to guide MK Dons...
New Podcast! Chris is back with a new series of interviews with people from pro clubs or in the media. This time out he is joined by Josh Goodfellow, Lead Academy Analyst at English League One club Sunderland. Chris and Josh discuss Josh's path into his current role, his first...
Portsmouth hosted Rochdale in a fixture that was moved to the Friday evening following Portsmouth’s progression in the FA Cup. This tactical analysis will focus on the tactics used by both sides as they aim for a strong finish to their campaigns in EFL League One. With a tough run...
Sunderland and Doncaster are both in the hunt for promotion from EFL League One. Sunderland started the day in sixth place, with Doncaster only four points adrift. Having won four in the last five, Sunderland were favourites for the win, however, they were up against a strong defence who have only...
With the holiday season are edging closer to us, the race for the promotion spots across all English leagues were also heating up day by day. In League One, many teams still stood a chance of securing the remaining two automatic promotion places since Wycombe Wanderers were running away with...
Last weekend’s round of English Football League One clashes saw Coventry City host Ipswich Town at St. Andrew’s Stadium, where the two sides eked out a 1-1 draw. Will Keane’s first-half strike for the Tractor Boys was cancelled out in the second with a well-worked move being capped off by...
Last Saturday’s EFL League One matchday saw play-off chasing Oxford United draw 1-1 at Fratton Park with Portsmouth. Karl Robinson’s Oxford would have been hoping for all three points heading into the tie, however, were forced to settle for a point against Kenny Jackett’s resilient Pompey. The stalemate left Oxford in...
Shrewsbury Town hosted Sunderland at Montgomery Waters Meadow in League One at the weekend in Phil Parkinson’s third game as Black Cats boss. They were hoping to follow up a 5-0 home victory over Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday night with another impressive display, whilst their hosts were aiming to put...
As League One begins to take shape, early-season table-toppers Ipswich Town travelled to Gillingham on Saturday as they looked to cement themselves at the league’s summit. They have produced an impressive start to their return to the third tier, collecting 21 points from their opening nine games as they remain...
In recent seasons, Chelsea have preferred to let their youngsters go out on loan. They want the players to experience a higher level of football and therefore enhance their ability. In terms of finance, some of those deals usually bring the club revenue and cut the wage bill short. This...
Rochdale played host to Blackpool in League One on Saturday, with both sides having had impressive starts to the new season for various reasons. Dale have caught the eye thanks to the ultra-aesthetically pleasing style they have adopted under new manager Brian Barry-Murphy. At the same time, Pool remain unbeaten in...
Having played one another five times last season in all competitions - including in the Checkatrade Trophy final and in the play-off semi-finals - Sunderland and Portsmouth renewed their rivalry in their third game of the League One campaign. Last year’s battles saw two Pompey victories - one being at...
Rotherham United entertained Lincoln City at the New York Stadium on Saturday in a battle between two clubs who are back in the division after various lengths of time away: United returning to League One having suffered relegation from the Championship after one year back in the second division and after...
The first matchday of League One witnessed some interesting results as the highly rated teams secured their first points of the season. Ipswich and Sunderland were two of the names that have gone through difficult ties but still able to bring home the points. These two former Championship teams faced...
