Global Soccer Big Five Game Results
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This collection provides detailed historical game scores for the five major European football leagues, covering a quarter-century of data from the 1995/96 season through to 2019/20. The dataset focuses on the results of matches played in England, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France. It includes critical information such as half-time and final time scores, goal differences, and points earned by both home and away teams for every match recorded. This extensive record of over 44,000 games allows for deep analytical insights into the evolution and performance of 226 different teams across 25 seasons.
Columns
The tabular data set contains 15 variables detailing each match:
- Round: The week number of the game within the season.
- Date: The exact date the match took place.
- Team 1: Identification of the home team.
- FT: The final scoreline (e.g., "1-1").
- HT: The scoreline at half-time (e.g., "0-0").
- Team 2: Identification of the away team.
- Year: The season year associated with the match.
- Country: The country code representing the league (e.g., ESP, ENG).
- FT Team 1: The number of goals scored by the home team (Team 1) by the end of the game.
- FT Team 2: The number of goals scored by the away team (Team 2) by the end of the game.
- HT Team 1: The number of goals scored by the home team (Team 1) at half-time.
- HT Team 2: The number of goals scored by the away team (Team 2) at half-time.
- GGD: The calculated goal difference for the game.
- Team 1 (pts): The points earned by the home team (Team 1) in that match (0, 1, or 3).
- Team 2 (pts): The points earned by the away team (Team 2) in that match (0, 1, or 3).
Distribution
The data is structured in a tabular format and is available as a CSV file titled BIG FIVE 1995-2019.csv, which is approximately 3.89 MB in size. It contains 15 columns and covers approximately 44,300 unique game records. All recorded values are valid, with zero missing or mismatched entries across the key score and team metrics. The dataset is expected to receive annual updates.
Usage
This data set is highly valuable for various applications, including:
- Analysing the progression and changes in football tactics and performance metrics within the five major leagues over a 25-year period.
- Preparing analytical dashboards focusing on specific games, seasons, or team statistics.
- Studying the differences in league strength and game outcomes between the participating countries (England, Germany, Spain, Italy, France).
- Identifying statistical patterns, trends, and specific schemes within the game data.
Coverage
Geographically, the scope covers the five largest European football leagues: England, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France. The time frame spans 25 consecutive seasons, starting with 1995/96 and concluding with the 2019/20 season. The dataset captures detailed game information for 226 distinct football teams across these leagues.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Sports Analysts and Data Scientists: To build predictive models for match outcomes or league performance.
- Academics and Researchers: To conduct historical studies on the sporting evolution of major European leagues.
- Dashboard Creators: To visualise long-term trends, team performance metrics, and league-level comparisons.
- Football Enthusiasts: To explore the data and identify historical patterns in scoring and results.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Big Five European Football Leagues: 25 Seasons of Score Data
- European Major League Football Matches (1995-2020)
- Global Soccer Big Five Game Results
- Premier European Football Score History
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Original Data Source:Global Soccer Big Five Game Results
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