The main focus of this paper was to review the available literature on match analysis in adult
male football. The most common research topics were identified, their methodologies …

Time-motion analysis is a valuable data-collection technique used to quantify the match
running performance of elite soccer players. However, interpreting the reductions in running …

This study aimed to investigate position-specific evolution of physical and technical
performance parameters in the English Premier League (EPL). Match performance …

The home advantage and unconscious referee bias are two well-documented phenomena
in professional sports, especially in association football. Among the various factors …

Identifying match statistics that strongly contribute to winning in football matches is a very
important step towards a more predictive and prescriptive performance analysis. The current …

Running performance (RP) and game performance indicators (GPI) are important
determinants of success in soccer (football), but there is an evident lack of knowledge about …

Possession is thought of as central to success in modern football, but questions remain
about its impact on positive team outcomes (Bate, 1988; Hughes & Franks, 2005; Pollard & …

Recent research suggests that match-to-match variation adds important information to
performance descriptors in team sports, as it helps measure how players fine-tune their …

Background Fixture congestion (defined as a minimum of two successive bouts of match-
play, with an inter-match recovery period of< 96 h) is a frequent and contemporary issue in …

The present study aimed to examine the independent and interactive effects of match
location, match status, and quality of opposition on regaining possession, analysed by the …