Expected goals (xG) is the most important stat in modern football analysis — here is what it measures, how to read it, and where it misleads fans.

Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak are the Premier League's top two scorers in 2026-27 — here is the full stats comparison, from goals per 90 to shot quality and link-up play.

The 2026-27 Champions League scoring race is underway — here are the early leaders, the dark horses and the numbers that will decide Europe's Golden Boot.

Who are the best midfielders in Europe in 2026-27? We rank the top 10 on progressive passing, ball-winning, chance creation and big-game impact.

PPDA — passes per defensive action — is the stat that measures how hard a team presses. Here is what it means, what a good number looks like, and which teams press best in 2026-27.

The Champions League knockout play-offs in February 2027 will send eight teams through to the round of 16 — here are our early predictions for who survives and who falls short.

Player ratings of 7.5, 8.2 or 6.1 appear after every match — but how are they calculated, and what do they actually measure? Here is the inside story.