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The Breakdown: WSL title race hots up after Arsenal triumph

The Women’s Super League title race is hotting up, with Arsenal and Chelsea neck and neck at the table’s summit. The Gunners’ convincing 4-1 home victory over their London rivals on Matchday 9 wiped out the three-point gap between the two contenders, who are now separated by goal difference alone. We’ve used Twenty3’s Toolbox to…

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EFL Focus: Predicting the League Two promotion battle

The fourth tier of English football is always full of drama – and the race for promotion this season is starting to heat up.  After losing the play-off final on penalties last term, Stockport County are hungrier than ever to become a League One side.  Meanwhile, Notts County and Hollywood-funded Wrexham have made the jump…

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Release Pirlo: The one with fonts in viz

Much like the man himself, Release Pirlo is a short but aesthetically pleasing one. The majority of time in this release has been spent on some foundational work for several exciting features that’ll be coming in 2024. However, there has been one, long requested, feature we’re excited to announce; the addition of custom fonts within…

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Betway join Twenty3’s roster of Toolbox customers

Twenty3 are delighted to announce that Betway are the latest sports brand to join our growing roster of international media and betting partners. As one of the leading global companies in online betting and gaming, operating across a number of regulated markets around the world, Betway will take advantage of Twenty3’s Content Toolbox in a…

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The Best of the Twenty3 Toolbox: November

November has been a memorable month of football – and it has given the Twenty3 Toolbox plenty to sink its teeth into. With crunch international clashes, Premier League thrillers and key games throughout the footballing pyramid, there’s certainly been enough action to keep our various customers busy. So, we’ve highlighted a few examples of how…

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Data drop: All the key stats ahead of Premier League Gameweek 13

The Premier League returns after the international break — so we’ve delved into Twenty3’s Toolbox to bring you all the key facts about this weekend’s fixtures… Manchester City vs Liverpool (Saturday, 12.30pm) No side has scored more goals than Manchester City in the Premier League so far this season (32). Liverpool rank first in the…

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Twenty3’s Tactics Truck: Who are the Premier League’s set-piece specialists?

Set-pieces remain one of the most important facets of football, even at the very highest level. For teams looking for an edge in matches decided on fine margins, an ability to score from corners or free-kicks can often be the difference. That can be particularly important for clubs in the Premier League, where points are…

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Twenty3’s U23s to watch: Endrick

Endrick is the latest wonderkid to emerge from Brazil. At just 17, he has been called up to the Seleção’s most recent national team squad and already has a move to Real Madrid lined up for next summer. After the success of players like Neymar, Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, Endrick looks set to be next…

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Inside the Toolbox: Sparta Praha

Twenty3 and Sparta Praha have enjoyed a fruitful partnership since July 2022. The storied Czech side added the Analytics Toolbox to their arsenal ahead of a successful season in which they claimed a record 37th top-flight title. With the help of Sparta’s head of analysis Stephen Foyston, we found out how the club have been…

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Premier League focus: The top three unluckiest finishers

The Premier League players of an attacking persuasion are frequently measured against a simple yardstick – the number of goals they score. The rise in prominence of advanced metrics such as xG has added more nuance – but a striker underperforming their xG is far from immune to criticism, even though it can occasionally be…

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