I’m back again with the second part of this series for Total Football Analysis, looking at using specific profiles and data scouting in order to surface and identify some interesting players. Last week, I looked at the dominant defender profile, one of my own personal favourites. This time around, however,...
At the time of writing, Wrexham are top of the League One table, as their meteoric rise continues. Birmingham are second only on goal difference. Only three points separate Barnsley in third and Wycombe in 11th—that is how competitive the start of this season has been and how League One...
At the time of writing, Wrexham are top of the League One table, as their meteoric rise continues. Birmingham are second only on goal difference. Only three points separate Barnsley in third and Wycombe in 11th—that is how competitive the start of this season has been and how League One...
EFL Category Three Academies It’s estimated that Category 1 academies in England incur around £3.5m in annual operating costs. This is all in the hope of finding the next gem who can either become a first-team regular or go on to be sold for a substantial amount. Only one in...
Lincoln City's journey from the Football Conference in 2014/15, where they finished 15th, to their current position in EFL League One is a testament to their growth and determination. Last season, they finished seventh in EFL League One, two points off the playoff places. As Lincoln City gear up for...
46 games is a long season for EFL clubs, but certain clubs yearn to exceed that amount by reaching the play-offs, with the hope of securing promotion. In League One, former Premier League club Portsmouth look set to secure a return to the Championship, losing just four games from their...
Since gaining promotion in 2019, Lincoln City FC has established itself as an EFL League One club. With an average squad age of 24.3 years old, the team boasts one of the youngest lineups in the league. The Imps have directed their transfer focus towards acquiring young talents, exemplified by...
League One side Lincoln City hosted the defending Premier League champions, Liverpool, on Thursday night in the third round of the EFL Cup. After finishing 15th in the third tier last season, Lincoln City jumpstarted this campaign by winning their first five matches in September. The Reds began their league title...
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...
Brothers Danny and Nicky Cowley have been on a remarkable journey together up the football pyramid since Danny took over as Concord Rangers manager in the Essex Senior Football League in 2007 whilst Nicky was still a player. With Danny as manager and Nicky becoming his assistant (though really they...
Everton came into this FA Cup weekend on a dismal run of form, having won only one of their last eight games in the league. Lincoln City, on the other hand, were flying high, sitting on top of League Two. The stage was thus set for an FA Cup giant-killing...
