Explainer Series
Championship Apprentice Award Winners – Where Are They Now?
The EFL Apprentice Award pays homage to those young starlets completing their scholarships before making the leap into professional football. In light of Leeds United’s 18-year-old talented academy graduate, Archie
Preston North End To Press For Play-Offs? – Opinion
Two months from today, the Championship table will be finalised, and Preston North End will have aspirations of sneaking a play-off place. As we surge into the final quarter, Ryan
Stoke To Go Down? Southampton Out Of The Play-Offs? The Championship’s ‘Second Half’ Table
The football world is now dominated by stats, and while some are taken to the extreme and are often deemed irrelevant to football fans, they still have their significance. In
Watford Relegated? Plymouth Fighting For Play-Offs? ‘First Half’ Championship Table Revealed
The EFL Championship has had many dramatic and entertaining matches this season as we reach the final few months of the season. With 33 out of 46 matches played, we
“You May Be Taking A Bit Of A Punt” – The Real EFL Speaks With An Injury Expert
Injuries, and how they are dealt with, have become a large talking point in modern football. Most fans, when discussing their team’s fortunes throughout a season, will at some point
Expected Goals (xG): Unveiling the Metrics Behind Football’s Strategic Analysis
In the intricate world of football analytics, Expected Goals (xG) has emerged as a pivotal statistical metric, providing a nuanced perspective on the quality and efficiency of goal-scoring opportunities during
What Is a Progressive Pass, And Which Teams Are Best At Them?
In the latest of our explainer series, we’re breaking down the meaning behind a progressive pass and looking at which teams in each division are best at them. In the
What Is Passes Per Defensive Action (PPDA)?
PPDA in football statistics stands for Passes Per Defensive Action, but what does it actually mean? It is a metric used to analyse a team’s defensive intensity and how effectively