Episode 31

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22nd Mar 2024

Ep31: Can This One Thing Predict The EFL Championship Playoff Winners? Shows a 70% Correlation.

Attacking Efficiency Scatter Plot Charts

Playoff Success charts

In this episode we look at two different areas.

First David takes us through the different attacking strengths of the teams in the EFL Championship. We look at the expected goals scored and expected goals conceded for each team and see the data on one of David's famous scatter plot graphs.

This helps us see how strong their attack is compared to thier defensive performance. Are they a team with a strong attack and strong defense? Or are they weak in both attack and defense?

Because this is expected goals scored and conceded we will of course see the top teams and bottom teams where we'd expect to find them...... but who are the outliers? Who are the ones whose performance doesn't quite add up to their current league position.

Next we look to answer the question;

'Does past league performance help us predict the team that will get promoted through the playoffs?'

David did his magic as usual and found that the teams in the playoff positions at the end of the season who picked up the most points versus the top 10 teams in the division had a 70% correlation with getting promoted.

Who is that so far this season? Well you'll have to listen to find out.

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About the Podcast

Attacking The Championship

Looking at How Each EFL Championship Team Structure Their Attacking Style, How Well Do They Do It? Where Do The Struggle? Who Are The Most Appropriate Players To Take Them To The Next Level?

Are you a die-hard football fanatic looking to unravel the secrets behind the thrilling attacking styles in the EFL Championship? Do you dream of being a tactical mastermind, dissecting every play, and discovering the hidden gems that can transform a team's fortunes? Well, you've just found your ticket to the front row of the action!

Our host, Tom Butterfield, and resident guest and analyst David Bromley will take you on an exhilarating journey through the electrifying world of the EFL Championship's attacking strategies. In this podcast, we won't just scratch the surface – we'll dive deep into the game with our exclusive "Game Changers" process, unlocking the tactics, techniques, and trends that make or break a team's offensive prowess.

Are you ready to explore how the Championship's top clubs use their attacking arsenals to create magic on the pitch?

From high-octane pressing, intricate build-up play, direct approaches or counter attacking we'll break down the attacking styles that keep fans on the edge of their seats week after week. But that's not all. We're not content with just analyzing the action; we're here to discover solutions.

Looking to identify potential recruitment options to solve your team's attacking problems? We've got you covered!

Each episode will be your playbook, filled with expert insights, exclusive interviews with coaches, scouts, and players, and the latest data and information that separate the contenders from the pretenders. We'll decode the attacking mysteries of your team,

What style do they play?
What do they do well?
Where do they need to improve?
Who are your key attacking players?

Which players might be great candidates to come in and take your team to the next level?

Join us on “Attacking The Championship" as we uncover the keys to success in the EFL Championship's attack. This isn't just another football podcast; this is your secret weapon for understanding the beautiful game like never before.

So, whether you're a devoted football tactician, an aspiring analyst, a super scout, or simply a fan looking to deepen your understanding of the sport, hit that subscribe button now and get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the heart-pounding world of Championship football!

About your hosts

Thomas Butterfield

I'm a very approachable obsessive learner who is always interested in the stories of others, and how that information and experience can be used to help others move the needle of their life in a positive direction.

As a result of the work I do adults and younger people understand the importance of being an active participant in their own health.

The result of this is we at Elevate Health Chiropractic and Wellbeing are putting better educated individuals into the community who are making better health decisions for themselves and those they care for the most.
They move better, they eat better, they think better.

They Feel Better.

We are always looking to work with and help individuals and organisations who value their own health, that of their family, or their staff high enough to take that next step with Elevate Health, Chiropractic and Wellbeing.

David Bromley

For the last fifteen years I have applied my analytical, systems-evaluation and financial background to the football industry.

As a long-term student of the game I hold coaching badges from the English Football Association and am a certified member of the Professional Football Scouts Association.

I hold distinctions in the Prozone (STATS) Professional Performance Analysis/ Performance Data & Recruitment Certificates Levels 1,2 & 3 in addition to being an F.A. Registered Intermediary.

My experience in football has enabled me to view player recruitment from the 'sharp end' and allows me to tailor my service to meet clients' best interests.