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Aerial Evolution: Aggie Beever-Jones and the Modern WSL Forward
Aggie Beever-Jones has long been viewed as one of Chelsea’s most promising attacking players, but over the past two seasons another aspect of her game has become increasingly clear - she is developing into a highly effective aerial finisher. Her headed goals are not random moments or fortunate rebounds. Instead, they show a consistent pattern of movement, positioning, and timing that is becoming central to her attacking profile. At RSRE, we collected detailed records of her h

Connor Falp
Mar 115 min read


Clearances from Corners: Are Outside-of-the-Box Set-Ups Still Effective in Women’s Football?
Clearances from corners have become an increasingly important part of modern defensive organisation. During the recent Women’s European Championships, one moment in the England vs France match highlighted a tactical detail that is worth closer analysis: England positioned three players on the edge of the penalty area, rather than attacking the first delivery inside the box. These players were not directly competing for the initial ball. Instead, they were positioned to attack

Luke Warwick
Jan 133 min read


WSL Goals Breakdown - Gameweek 3 (25/26)
This week, we've tried a new format for Luke's WSL goals breakdown, we hope you like it! Visit our socials and let us know which style you prefer. Scroll to the bottom of the article for a weekly summary of all the goals and assists. Game 1: Chelsea vs Leicester (1-0) https://youtu.be/3dEeGVUDwUA?si=TItobKzffYhw8PqZ Goal 1 - Chelsea Minute = 7 Assister Name = E. Cuthbert Pass Type = Direct Pass Height = Ground Shot Taker = A. Beever-Jones Shot Body Part = Right Foot Shot Loca

Luke Warwick
Dec 1, 20253 min read


How Goals Are Scored In The WSL
Introduction The Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) is now seen as one of the best and most competitive football leagues in the world. As the league grows, so does the amount of professional data available to analyse how goals are scored. Tools like Wyscout and Opta, as well as academic studies such as Craven, Oxenham and Ranaweera (2025), allow us to understand attacking styles, goal-creation patterns and even how a player’s dominant foot affects assists and finishing. This

Connor Falp
Nov 24, 20254 min read


WSL Goals Breakdown - Gameweek 2 (25/26)
Check out Luke's powerpoint with some data on all the goals and assists from week 2 of the 25/26 WSL season. If you find this data useful then let us know on our socials! Use the slider below to preview some of the slides:

Luke Warwick
Nov 21, 20251 min read


WSL Goals Breakdown - Gameweek 1 (25/26)
Check out Luke's powerpoint with some data on all the goals and assists from week 1 of the 25/26 WSL season. If you find this data useful then let us know on our socials! Use the slider below to preview some of the slides:

Luke Warwick
Nov 14, 20251 min read


Coaching The Unorthodox - Part 6
The Rucksack of Finishes - Mo Salah 24/25: Goalscorers require endless amount of repeated scenarios to hone their toolbox and create a...

Alfie Sanger
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Coaching The Unorthodox - Part 5
Street Football: Recently, I let my Wealdstone U23s squad finish the session with a game of Wembley. No offsides, no fouls called, just...

Alfie Sanger
Sep 30, 20251 min read
Coaching The Unorthodox - Part 4
Use of language: One of, if not the most common coaching point used with young players is to ‘keep your head up when dribbling’. However,...

Alfie Sanger
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Coaching The Unorthodox - Part 3
Tottenham Vs Arsenal - The Under-hit Pass: “BALL SPEED! MOVE IT QUICK!” Phrases that we hear all the time, but if there’s nowhere to go,...

Alfie Sanger
Sep 30, 20252 min read
Coaching The Unorthodox - Part 2
Despite only being two gameweeks into the Premier League season, there are some really interesting trends already emerging around...

Alfie Sanger
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Coaching The Unorthodox - Part 1
Inspired by work by Paul McGuinness and Kevin Green surrounding ‘coaching goalscorers’, it’s interesting to look at the variety of...

Alfie Sanger
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Set Pieces: Overlooked in the Women’s Game?
Recently, some RSRE researchers and I have been discussing the importance of set pieces in the women’s game, leading me to wonder if they...

Connor Falp
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Corner Tactics in Women's Football
England’s goal against France at the Women’s Euros 2025 has interested me… From the corner, they had three players all waiting at the...

Luke Warwick
Sep 30, 20251 min read
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