analyticswbaOkay: what’s changed?Since Carlos Corberán has taken the reigns at Albion, there’s been a massive improvement at both ends of the pitch, but especially…Dec 30, 2022Dec 30, 2022
analyticswbaAn Autopsy of Bruce’s AlbionSteve Bruce’s tenure as Albion manager is over, spending less than 250 days in charge. Of the 30 league games that Bruce was at the reigns…Oct 19, 2022Oct 19, 2022
analyticswbaPlayer Profiling ToolHow can data quickly be used to identify transfer targets?May 18, 20222May 18, 20222
analyticswbaScouting Report: Daryl DikeDike was signed to be Albion’s saviour and end their terrible form in front of goal. Albion had been creating chances but were finishing…May 8, 20221May 8, 20221
analyticswbaJohnstone’s Shot-Stopping AnalysisDespite the responsibilities of goalkeepers increasing, such as being more involved in build-up and often being asked to act as a sweeper…Mar 27, 2022Mar 27, 2022
analyticswbaIsmaël’s Albion — data analysisValérien Ismaël took charge of 29 Albion league games before being dismissed, this is a look at the data behind those 29 matches. The aim…Feb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022
analyticswbaPressing Effectiveness Efficiency — Championship 2021/22Pressing is a crucial part of football, all teams have to put press at some point. Some teams prefer to sit back and only press when the…Jan 20, 2022Jan 20, 2022
analyticswbaWhere’s it gone wrong? Data analysis of the season so far.It seems that most fans are unhappy with the football that Albion are playing at the minute and it’s definitely fair to say that it’s not…Nov 26, 2021Nov 26, 2021
analyticswbaAlbion Set-Plays: Part I — CornersAs of 2/11/2021 Albion rank top in the Championship for xG created from set-plays (data via The Analyst). Albion have created 9.9xG in 15…Nov 3, 2021Nov 3, 2021
analyticswbaThe Impact of Townsend’s Position on PerformanceConor Townsend was one of our best performers in an overall poor season last season. This season he has also started very brightly and…Oct 12, 2021Oct 12, 2021