Season review, first team
Win the ball higher, create more
Thirty-eight matches of pressing, shot quality and set pieces, and the plan for next season.
Riverside FC (fictional)Performance analysisOctober 2026
The season in numbers
64points, finished 4th
1.9expected goals per match
11.2passes allowed per defensive action
Where we won the ball
Turnovers in the final third doubled in the second half of the season.
| Block of ten matches | Final-third turnovers per match |
|---|---|
| 1 to 10 | 3.1 |
| 11 to 20 | 3.8 |
| 21 to 30 | 5.6 |
| 31 to 38 | 6.4 |
Review
What worked and what cost us
Worked
- High press triggered by a backward pass
- Quick switch to the weak side
- Corners delivered to the back post
Cost us
- Space behind the full-backs on counters
- Eight goals conceded after the 80th minute
- Low shot volume against deep blocks
Formation options for next season
| 4-3-3 (current) | 4-2-3-1 | 3-5-2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press shape | Wide front three | Compact, central trap | Man-oriented |
| Cover for full-backs | Thin | Double pivot | Wing-backs exposed |
| Squad fit | Good | Good | Needs two signings |
Pre-season plan
Eight weeks to the opener
Testing
Sprint and endurance baselines.
Shape work
Pressing triggers in 11 v 11.
Friendlies
Three matches, analysis after each.
Opener
Home, Saturday.
Questions
Into the new season
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