Statistics

Make football numbers useful: what metrics mean, where they mislead, and how to read them in context.

Possession and What It Really Means

High possession doesn't equal dominance. Understanding when possession matters, when it misleads, and what it actually tells us about match dynamics.

Feb 1, 2026 possession statistics

A simple metric that's often misused. What shots on target actually tells us, and the better alternatives available.

Feb 1, 2026 shots statistics