OptaJason (Twitter)
RT @OptaJonny: 1 – Jordie Barrett is the first player to both score and assist a try in a URC/Pro14 final since Johnny McNicholl did so for Scarlets v Leinster in 2018, and the first @leinsterrugby player to do so since Gordon D’Arcy & Zane Kirchner in the 2014 final v Glasgow. Swansong.
RT @OptaJonny: 1 – Jordie Barrett is the first player to both score and assist a try in a URC/Pro14 final since Johnny McNicholl did so for Scarlets v Leinster in 2018, and the first @leinsterrugby player to do so since Gordon D’Arcy & Zane Kirchner in the 2014 final v Glasgow. Swansong.
OptaJason (Twitter)
5 - Kosta Barbarouses has scored goals for each of the 4 previous @aleaguemen teams he's played for and could join Dario Vidosic and Nick Fitzgerald as the only players to score goals for 5 different clubs. Wanderer. https://twitter.com/wswanderersfc/status/1935231457418432804#m
5 - Kosta Barbarouses has scored goals for each of the 4 previous @aleaguemen teams he's played for and could join Dario Vidosic and Nick Fitzgerald as the only players to score goals for 5 different clubs. Wanderer. https://twitter.com/wswanderersfc/status/1935231457418432804#m
OptaJose (Twitter)
RT @OptaJoe: 2 - Sergio Ramos has scored in both of his career matches vs. Internazionale, both via headers off corners (also in the UEFA Champions League in 2020). Signature.
RT @OptaJoe: 2 - Sergio Ramos has scored in both of his career matches vs. Internazionale, both via headers off corners (also in the UEFA Champions League in 2020). Signature.
OptaJose (Twitter)
RT @OptaJorge: 2 - Sergio Ramos ha anotado en los dos encuentros que ha disputado en su carrera contra el Inter de Milán, ambas ocasiones con remates de cabeza tras tiros de esquina (también en la UEFA Champions League en 2020). Firma. https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1935150680546660363#m
RT @OptaJorge: 2 - Sergio Ramos ha anotado en los dos encuentros que ha disputado en su carrera contra el Inter de Milán, ambas ocasiones con remates de cabeza tras tiros de esquina (también en la UEFA Champions League en 2020). Firma. https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1935150680546660363#m
OptaJoe (Twitter)
RT @OptaAnalyst: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: Easiest & Toughest Starts 📋
The 2025-26 Premier League fixtures have just been released, so we’ve looked at the schedule to analyse which teams have the easiest and toughest starts to the new season.
Best of luck Ruben Amorim...
RT @OptaAnalyst: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: Easiest & Toughest Starts 📋
The 2025-26 Premier League fixtures have just been released, so we’ve looked at the schedule to analyse which teams have the easiest and toughest starts to the new season.
Best of luck Ruben Amorim...
OptaJoe (Twitter)
5 – Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espírito Santo, who will face Brentford on the opening day, is unbeaten in all five of his MD1 games in the Premier League (W2 D3); only Jürgen Klopp (8) and Kenny Dalglish (6) have managed more opening day matches without ever losing. Prepared.
5 – Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espírito Santo, who will face Brentford on the opening day, is unbeaten in all five of his MD1 games in the Premier League (W2 D3); only Jürgen Klopp (8) and Kenny Dalglish (6) have managed more opening day matches without ever losing. Prepared.
OptaJoe (Twitter)
3 - In 33 previous Premier League campaigns, the reigning champions have lost their opening match of the season just three times (W26 D4). However, all three have come within the last nine campaigns (Leicester in 2016-17, Chelsea in 2017-18 and Man City in 2021-22). Warning.
3 - In 33 previous Premier League campaigns, the reigning champions have lost their opening match of the season just three times (W26 D4). However, all three have come within the last nine campaigns (Leicester in 2016-17, Chelsea in 2017-18 and Man City in 2021-22). Warning.
OptaJoe (Twitter)
9 - This will be the ninth consecutive Premier League campaign that Manchester City have started with an away game, while they’ve won seven of the previous eight (L1), scoring 19 goals and only conceding twice across those matches. Happy.
9 - This will be the ninth consecutive Premier League campaign that Manchester City have started with an away game, while they’ve won seven of the previous eight (L1), scoring 19 goals and only conceding twice across those matches. Happy.
OptaJoe (Twitter)
1/24 - Bournemouth have taken just one point from 24 available away against Liverpool in the Premier League (W0 D1 L7), losing their last six visits to Anfield by an aggregate score of 23-2. Daunting.
1/24 - Bournemouth have taken just one point from 24 available away against Liverpool in the Premier League (W0 D1 L7), losing their last six visits to Anfield by an aggregate score of 23-2. Daunting.
OptaJoe (Twitter)
2 - Manchester United have lost just two of their last 18 Premier League home games against Arsenal (W10 D6), though both defeats have been with Mikel Arteta in charge of the Gunners (1-0 in both November 2020 and May 2024). Difference.
2 - Manchester United have lost just two of their last 18 Premier League home games against Arsenal (W10 D6), though both defeats have been with Mikel Arteta in charge of the Gunners (1-0 in both November 2020 and May 2024). Difference.
OptaJoe (Twitter)
9 - Manchester United are beginning a league campaign with a home game for the ninth successive season, the longest such run in English top-flight history. Dream.
9 - Manchester United are beginning a league campaign with a home game for the ninth successive season, the longest such run in English top-flight history. Dream.
OptaJoe (Twitter)
15 - Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 15 Premier League games against Crystal Palace (W13 D2); their longest active run against any of the 19 other sides involved in the 2025-26 season. Number.
15 - Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 15 Premier League games against Crystal Palace (W13 D2); their longest active run against any of the 19 other sides involved in the 2025-26 season. Number.
OptaJoe (Twitter)
8 - Leeds United’s last eight opening league games have produced a total of 39 goals (almost 5 per game), with the Whites scoring 20 and conceding 19. Entertainers.
8 - Leeds United’s last eight opening league games have produced a total of 39 goals (almost 5 per game), with the Whites scoring 20 and conceding 19. Entertainers.
OptaJason (Twitter)
2 - Dylan Edwards scored a try & provided a try assist in Game 1 of 2025 men's State of #Origin, the 2nd time he's logged in each category for @NSWBlues (1T 1TA, G2 2024) - only Andrew Johns (x3) & James Tedesco (x3) have had more such games for the Blues in SOO history. Magic.
2 - Dylan Edwards scored a try & provided a try assist in Game 1 of 2025 men's State of #Origin, the 2nd time he's logged in each category for @NSWBlues (1T 1TA, G2 2024) - only Andrew Johns (x3) & James Tedesco (x3) have had more such games for the Blues in SOO history. Magic.
OptaJason (Twitter)
3 - Patrick Carrigan (@QLDmaroons) made 16 runs & 53 tackles in Game 1 of the 2025 men's State of #Origin - the 2nd time he's made 16+ runs & 50+ tackles (17R 57T, G3 2024); he's only 3rd player to do so more than once in SOO history (Gary Larson x3 & Billy Moore x2). Epitomise.
3 - Patrick Carrigan (@QLDmaroons) made 16 runs & 53 tackles in Game 1 of the 2025 men's State of #Origin - the 2nd time he's made 16+ runs & 50+ tackles (17R 57T, G3 2024); he's only 3rd player to do so more than once in SOO history (Gary Larson x3 & Billy Moore x2). Epitomise.
OptaJohan (Twitter)
74.0 - Ajax have the easiest start of all teams in the Eredivisie 2025-26, their first five opponents averaging a 74.0 team rating on the Opta Power Rankings. Release.
74.0 - Ajax have the easiest start of all teams in the Eredivisie 2025-26, their first five opponents averaging a 74.0 team rating on the Opta Power Rankings. Release.
OptaFranz (Twitter)
9.4 - Benjamin Sesko scored 27 goals in 64 Bundesliga matches for RB Leipzig, outperforming his 17.6 expected goals by 9.4 goals. Since the start of the Bundesliga season 2023-24, only Harry Kane outperformed his xG by even more goals (+10.9, 62 goals at 51.1 xG). Gunner?
9.4 - Benjamin Sesko scored 27 goals in 64 Bundesliga matches for RB Leipzig, outperforming his 17.6 expected goals by 9.4 goals. Since the start of the Bundesliga season 2023-24, only Harry Kane outperformed his xG by even more goals (+10.9, 62 goals at 51.1 xG). Gunner?
OptaFranz (Twitter)
9.4 - In 64 Bundesliga-Spielen für RB Leipzig erzielte Benjamin Sesko 27 Tore und überbot seinen Expected-Goals-Wert von 17.6 somit um 9.4 Tore - seit BL-Saisonbeginn 2023/24 überbot nur Harry Kane seinen xG-Wert noch deutlicher (+10.9, 62 Tore bei 51.1 xG). Gunner?
9.4 - In 64 Bundesliga-Spielen für RB Leipzig erzielte Benjamin Sesko 27 Tore und überbot seinen Expected-Goals-Wert von 17.6 somit um 9.4 Tore - seit BL-Saisonbeginn 2023/24 überbot nur Harry Kane seinen xG-Wert noch deutlicher (+10.9, 62 Tore bei 51.1 xG). Gunner?
OptaJose (Twitter)
1 - Gonzalo García (21 años y 86 días) es el cuarto jugador más joven en marcar en su debut como titular con el Real Madrid en cualquier competición desde al menos la 2009/10, tras Jude Bellingham (20 y 44 días), Marco Asensio (20 y 201) y Dani Ceballos (21 y 47). Instinto.
1 - Gonzalo García (21 años y 86 días) es el cuarto jugador más joven en marcar en su debut como titular con el Real Madrid en cualquier competición desde al menos la 2009/10, tras Jude Bellingham (20 y 44 días), Marco Asensio (20 y 201) y Dani Ceballos (21 y 47). Instinto.
OptaJose (Twitter)
12 - Real Madrid have won their last 12 matches in the FIFA Club World Cup (previous format) and the Intercontinental Cup, scoring 36 goals and conceding just 9, and winning 7 titles (2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024). King.
12 - Real Madrid have won their last 12 matches in the FIFA Club World Cup (previous format) and the Intercontinental Cup, scoring 36 goals and conceding just 9, and winning 7 titles (2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024). King.