An xG Article – Jack Payne, Jake Hesketh and Michael Bostwick
I know xG is divisive but I have been asked recently two questions around the stat, so I thought I’d spend some of my precious […]
Stat Attack
Tom Hopper – Some stats and analysis from his Southend spell
As you know, we’re in for Tom Hopper. In truth, we know nothing now that we didn’t know on Monday night, but some outlets are […]
Shots, Headers, Duels and Passes – The Imps’ 2019/20 broken down and analysed
With no football for a couple of weeks, it’s perhaps a good point to do a review of the season so far. Usually, I go […]
What’s changed? The first six games of the Appleton era
After the first six matches of the Appleton era, some fans could be forgiven for wondering if we’re ever going to score goals on a […]
Harry Toffolo Analysis – Why the energetic left back is in a unique position in our squad
Harry Toffolo has arguably been the most consistent performer for the Imps this season, adding pace to the wide areas and forming relationships with both […]
Which formation has brought us the most chances this season?
Ahead of this article, an explanation of what ‘xG’ is courtesy of the Opta website – Expected goals (xG) measures the quality of a shot […]
Crossing Stats – A look at our wide players over the last four years
I made a fleeting comment about our crossing in an article this week, commenting that we’ve always been able to deliver a cross into the […]
Stats, position and comments as Imps sign Jake Hesketh on loan from Southampton
Another midfielder, right? Go on, that’s what you first thought when you saw we’d signed Jake Hesketh, didn’t you? The Imps have decided to play […]
Stats, positions and previous manager comments – We look closely at Everton loanee Callum Connolly
The Imps captured Callum Connolly from Everton yesterday, as we already know. It’s quite a coup and, to my mind, he’s the only World Cup […]
Pearce v Bostwick – A Stacey West Duel
One feature we might be dropping in a bit this season is the stats duel; we did one with Sam Surridge and Tyler Walker the […]
Number Nine: Who would I want to join the Imps?
Whilst my opinion is just one of many thousands at this moment in time, due to recording a pod and running this site I do […]
2018/19 Season in Numbers (Part 1)
Please note that all data has been collected by me using the limited means available to someone who doesn’t have access to the professional software […]
A closer look at reported Imps’ target Ben Coker
There is a growing belief that one of our new signings is former Southend defender Ben Coker. Coker has been linked with us by press […]
That final day defeat wasn’t as bad as you think when you see the stats
Part of the increased coverage I want to offer next season involves deeper statistical analysis of matches and players after the event. I’ve always been […]
Crewe Alexandra Stats Preview – Tom Williams
4 points clear at Christmas and a win over a challenger. The latest win didn’t come as easily as it seemed initially but 3 points […]