81.8 - Walsall goalkeeper Myles Roberts holds a 81.8% save percentage this season in League Two – the best ratio of any keeper in the division to face made 10+ saves. Safe. #OptaOnEFL

Crystal Palace are in sensational form. Currently on a 17-game unbeaten run, they could equal their all-time club record sequence this weekend. Is this the best that Palace have ever been? Ali Tweedale analyses their qualities ahead of Saturday's game vs Liverpool.

Not sure this is the team to put out if you want to keep your job…

FFS just get rid of this absolute prat now. This is arguably worse than it was under Cleverley when he had loads of injuries to contend with - he’s absolutely clueless. Me on Saturday if he’s not gone by then:

We're now eight matchdays into the 2025-26 Championship season and Middlesbrough hold a two-point lead at the top of the table. But should Boro really be up there based on their underlying performances? Take a look at our Championship expected points table...

Watford had 27 shots today against Oxford United - their most in a league match in six years. The last time #watfordfc had more was against Arsenal in the Premier League in September 2019 (31).

Phenomenal 😂

Is Antoine Semenyo one of the best players in the Pemier League right now? 🔥

How long is a Premier League game, and how much time in the ball in play in reality? We dig into the data to find out... 🔄 What % of time is the ball in play? ⌚ Which teams take the longest to restart play? 🕐 Who sees the lowest % of time with the ball in play?

Haralabos Voulgaris bought Spanish second division side Castellón after leaving the NBA and Dallas Mavericks. Now, he is slowly building a culture of data-driven decision-making. Robbie Dunne the Canadian owner to talk over his plans.

After eight years as The i Paper's Chief Football Correspondent, my role has been made redundant. I'm currently freelancing. I source news and write in-depth features, interviews and analysis. Open to any opportunities so please get in touch. Email [email protected].

𝐀 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜-𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧 Mjällby, who play in a village with a population of 1,500, won the Allsvenskan title on Monday. A modest budget, unfashionable surroundings and a journey back from the brink; it's a success that defies practically all logic.

This is the story of how Mjällby... • dramatically saved themselves from bankrupty • rose through the divisions • revolutionised their playing style • contended with a cancer diagnosis • completed one of the unlikeliest title wins Europe has seen theanalyst.com/articles/mjall…

Hearts could open an eight-point gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership this weekend if they defeat Celtic. Backed by Tony Bloom’s analytics and clever player recruitment, @matt_furniss looks at how the Edinburgh club could change the landscape of Scottish football.

Hearts could open an eight-point gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership this weekend if they defeat Celtic. Backed by Tony Bloom’s analytics and clever player recruitment, @matt_furniss looks at how the Edinburgh club could change the landscape of Scottish football.

You’ll probably know which players have scored the most goals, made the most passes or tallied the most assists this season in the Premier League, but how about those leading in some of the more unusual metrics across 2025-26? Find out here: theanalyst.com/articles/premi…

After a disappointing season in 2024-25, Man City have started well under Andrée Jeglertz in the WSL. But can they stay ahead of their rivals in the title race? Ahead of the Manchester derby this weekend, Matt Furniss looks at their season so far. theanalyst.com/articles/manch…

Ali Dia is just one of 380 players to make just one app in the Premier League, but it was arguably the most disastrous debut in the competition. To mark the anniversary on Sunday, we look at the other 379 players to play just once in the Premier League. theanalyst.com/articles/premi…

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With Championship football near a return following the international break, now feels like an ideal time to check in on the expected points table and assess how teams are performing based on the underlying statistics. Read all about it here: theanalyst.com/articles/champ…