Tactics & Stats
Formations, set-piece routines and the underlying numbers behind a run of form, explained, not just presented.
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Tactics & StatsCardiff's xG gap: chances are there, goals are not
Cardiff lead the Championship for shots on target per 90 but sit one point above the drop zone: the numbers expose a finishing crisis that is fast becoming urgent.
By Owen Pryce · 14 Sept 2026
Tactics & StatsMorris stepping up as Boro's midfield heartbeat
Aidan Morris is emerging as Middlesbrough's key man in the Championship, filling the void left by Hayden Hackney's summer departure with composure and quality.
By Tobias Frei · 14 Sept 2026
Tactics & StatsMorris steps up as Boro's midfield anchor
Aidan Morris is emerging as the heartbeat of Middlesbrough's midfield after a commanding display in their 4-3 win over Norwich City.
By Tobias Frei · 14 Sept 2026
Tactics & StatsBurnley's defence: from record-breakers to bottom
Burnley have conceded 16 goals in seven Championship games this season, a stark contrast to the 16 they allowed across the whole of 2024-25.
By Tobias Frei · 13 Sept 2026
Tactics & StatsCardiff's finishing crisis: the numbers behind the drought
Cardiff City are creating chances at a top-eight rate but converting at a bottom-three one. Can Barry-Murphy's side fix their finishing before it costs them?
By Owen Pryce · 13 Sept 2026
Tactics & StatsWest Ham vs Wrexham: key stats for Friday
West Ham host Wrexham on Friday at 20:00 in a Championship fixture that reunites two clubs who last met in a league game 45 years ago.
By Niamh Corrigan · 10 Sept 2026
Tactics & StatsWolves lead in attack but defence is a real worry
Wolves have scored more goals than anyone in the Championship after five games, but conceding ten already is a problem they cannot ignore.
By Owen Pryce · 7 Sept 2026
Tactics & StatsBolton v West Ham: key stats for Tuesday's clash
Bolton Wanderers host West Ham United on Tuesday evening in a Championship fixture the sides have not met in the league for 15 years.
By Tobias Frei · 7 Sept 2026
Tactics & StatsStoke attack looks like a real threat at last
A 4-0 demolition of Charlton has convinced BBC Radio Stoke that the Potters' revamped attack can finally deliver goals across a full season.
By Vikram Sandhu · 6 Sept 2026
Tactics & StatsWolves' attack spreads the load after Stoke rout
Wolves have scored nine goals across three Championship matches, with six different players contributing, but Peixoto still wants more depth.
By Bev Attwood · 31 Aug 2026
Tactics & StatsWest Ham's possession problem: plenty of ball, little punch
West Ham dominated the ball against Charlton but lost 2-1: a fan's breakdown of why 77.6% possession is producing so little in the Championship.
By Owen Pryce · 26 Aug 2026