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Scottish Football Insights
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Scottish Football Insights
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📊PFSA Level 2 Data Analysis In Football 🏴 Scottish Premiership stats, insights, reviews & previews. 💻 Data via Sportmonks API unless stated.
Katılım Ağustos 2025
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🚨 TRANSFER ANALYSIS: Lawrence Shankland to Rangers? 🔵
With reports suggesting Rangers are in advanced talks to bring Lawrence Shankland to Ibrox on a 2-year deal (with an option for a third), the dynamic of the Scottish Premiership could be shifting. Despite Shankland committing to a 3-year extension with Hearts just last summer, a reported 1-year get-out clause seems to have paved the way for this move.
But what does the data say about the 25/26 season he just delivered for the Jambos? Here is a deep dive into the underlying metrics that explain why Rangers are making their move.
📊 The Data Breakdown: Shankland's 25/26 Season
Overall Impact & Reliability
•Elite Rating: Shankland recorded an outstanding average match rating of 7.19 for the season, ranking him 2nd overall among all attackers in the league (positional average: 6.86).
•High Lowest-Floor: Even on his quietest days, his lowest rating was a 6.49, which ranks 1st for the highest "lowest rating" among attackers, proving his immense consistency.
•Availability: He logged a massive 2,487 minutes across 29 appearances (28 starts), making him a highly reliable focal point.
Attacking Output & Threat
•Lethal Finishing: He delivered a phenomenal 0.58 goals per 90 minutes, ranking 4th among Premiership attackers and nearly doubling the league average of 0.31.
•Shot Volume: He isn't afraid to pull the trigger, averaging 3.11 total shots per 90 (8th in the league).
•Accuracy: Crucially, he tests the keeper frequently, generating 1.34 shots on target per 90 (5th in the league).
Involvement & Build-Up Play
•Link-Up Play: Shankland is heavily involved in deeper phases, averaging 27.58 passes per 90 (11th) and completing 19.4 accurate passes per 90 (13th).
•Creative Spark: He chipped in creatively with 1.3 key passes per 90.
•Target Man Outlet: He serves as an excellent out-ball, ranking 8th among attackers for long balls won per 90 (1.01).
🧠 The Verdict
If Rangers trigger the clause, they are acquiring one of the most statistically dominant, volume-heavy strikers in the division. The data shows a player who not only scores at an elite rate but is heavily involved in build-up play, wins aerial duals, and maintains an incredibly high performance floor week-to-week. For an Ibrox side facing a summer rebuild, securing a proven domestic hitman with these metrics is a massive statement of intent.
#SPFL #RangersFC #HeartsFC #LawrenceShankland #ScottishFootball #TransferNews
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Hold up. Oli McBurnie looks like he's won it in injury time.
#EFLPlayOffs
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1 shot on target in the entire 90 mins of the EFL playoff final, buzzing for extra time. #EFLPlayOffs
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1 shot on target in the entire 90 mins of the EFL playoff final, buzzing for extra time.
#EFLPlayOffs
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🏆 Celtic are the Scottish Cup winners 2025-2026 after a comfortable 3-1 victory over Dunfermline.
And with that Hibs have qualified for the UEFA Conference League qualifiers.
#ScottishCup #CelticFC #HibernianFC
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🏆 SCOTTISH CUP FINAL DAY: CELTIC V DUNFERMLINE 🏆
📍 Hampden Park | ⏰ 3:00pm KO
The curtain comes down on the Scottish football season today with the Scottish Cup Final! 🏴
☘️ The Double Hunt:
Celtic will be riding high after clinching the Premiership title in dramatic fashion last weekend. Martin O'Neill's side arrive at Hampden focused on completing a fantastic league and cup double. Having suffered heartbreak on penalties to Aberdeen in last year's final, the Hoops will be desperate to right those wrongs and lift the prestigious trophy for an incredible 43rd time!
🏁 The Underdog Story:
Dunfermline Athletic step out onto the national stadium turf looking to shake off recent disappointment. After missing out on a return to the top flight—losing their Premiership play-off over two legs to Partick Thistle—the Pars have the ultimate chance to end their campaign on an unforgettable high.
🛣️ Route to the Final:
Celtic:
Round 4: 2-0 v Auchinleck Talbot
Round 5: 2-1 v Dundee
Quarter-Final: 0-0 v Rangers (Won 4-2 on pens)
Semi-Final: 6-2 v St Mirren (AET)
Dunfermline:
Round 3: 2-1 v Queen of the South
Round 4: 1-0 v Hibernian
Round 5: 2-0 v Kelty Hearts
Quarter-Final: 3-0 v Aberdeen
Semi-Final: 0-0 v Falkirk (Won 4-2 on pens)
Can Dunfermline pull off one of the biggest cup upsets in recent history, or will Celtic's quality shine through to secure the double? 🏅
#ScottishCup #CelticFC #DunfermlineFC #Hampden #CupFinal
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@TheRefsView @AroundTheFunnel We desperately need change. A total review from the bottom up.
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So Willie Collum backing John Beaton to award penalty after only 17 sec review on advice of Andrew Dallas to award penalty to Celtic v Motherwell has been adjudged to be wrong by KMI. The WORLD knew it was wrong. What an awful look for Collum & shows Dallas has too much influence
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Such a shame Jens Berthel Askou is leaving Motherwell after just one season season, but that's the food chain i guess.
Will see if their squad stays together!
#SPFL #MotherwellFC
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What a Season! The Dust Settles on the 2025/26 Premiership Campaign 🏴
🏆 Congratulations to Celtic once more for winning the league in dramatic fashion. A deeply debatable 99th-minute penalty rescued a massive victory for Celtic against Motherwell in the penultimate game, setting up a winner-takes-all clash on the final day, which they won to secure the title.
It is desperately unlucky for Hearts, who had the chance to make history and become the first non-Old Firm side to win the title since Aberdeen in 1984-85. They came up just short in the end after taking the title decider right to the wire. However, with Tony Bloom’s £10 million investment and Jamestown Analytics partnership beginning to bear fruit, I am sure this is just the beginning of the Tony Bloom era at Tynecastle. As Bloom himself stated, he expects Hearts to be a force in Europe within the next five to ten years.
A disappointing season for Rangers, who finish 3rd and face another summer rebuild. Will Danny Rohl remain in charge?
A fantastic season for Motherwell, who finish 4th and enter the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Conference League. The big question now is, can they keep their squad together for next season, and more importantly, can they keep their manager?
Hibs will be disappointed with their 5th-place finish after being 3rd last season. However, they may still have European football to look forward to if Celtic win the Scottish Cup Final against Dunfermline Athletic next weekend.
Falkirk enjoyed a terrific first season back in the top flight, securing an impressive top 6 finish.
It was a season to forget for Dundee United (7th) and Aberdeen (9th), who finished in the bottom half. Both will be looking to improve massively next season.
Dundee finished 8th and will take positives after a difficult start.
An impressive ending to the season for Neil McCann's Kilmarnock, finishing 10th (on 40 points, level with Aberdeen) after it looked like they were heading towards the play-offs at one stage.
St Mirren are into the play-off against Partick Thistle in a battle to remain in the Premiership next season.
Livi are relegated after finishing bottom of the table.
And of course St Johnstone are promoted straight back to the Premiership!
Bring on next season!
#SPFL #ScottishFootball #CelticFC #HeartsFC #RangersFC #MotherwellFC #HibernianFC #FalkirkFC #DundeeUnitedFC #DundeeFC #AberdeenFC #KilmarnockFC #StMirrenFC #LivingstonFC #StJohnstoneFC #PartickThistleFC
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🏁 FULL-TIME: THE 25/26 SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE! 🏁
The final whistle has blown on the Scottish Premiership 2025-2026 season!
A flurry of goals to sign off the campaign, with Dundee pulling off a comeback win and Kilmarnock finishing their season with a commanding victory.
Today's Final Scores:
🔵 Dundee 3 - 2 Aberdeen 🔴
🦁 Livingston 1 - 4 Kilmarnock 🐿️
🐼 St Mirren 1 - 1 Dundee United 🍊
Stay tuned for a roundup of all the stats that made this season truly epic over the coming weeks!
#SPFL #DundeeFC #AberdeenFC #LivingstonFC #KilmarnockFC #StMirrenFC #DundeeUnitedFC
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⏸️ HALF-TIME: BOTTOM 6 FINAL DAY! ⏸️
The final day of the season for the bottom 6 is underway, and the goals are flying in across all three matches to close out the campaign! Here is how things stand at the break:
🔵 Dundee 1 - 2 Aberdeen 🔴
🦁 Livingston 1 - 2 Kilmarnock 🐿️
🐼 St Mirren 0 - 1 Dundee United 🍊
#SPFL #DundeeFC #AberdeenFC #LivingstonFC #KilmarnockFC #StMirrenFC #DundeeUnitedFC
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🇱🇻 Hearts hearts are broken as they lose the title after leading the 🏴 Premiership for 32 consecutive rounds, only to lose it on the last day of the season.
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@TheRefsView @JamieBrysonLLB Stop interacting with these idiots
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@JamieBrysonLLB He is not interfering with play as the ball was not passed to him. That, sadly, shows your ignorance of the Laws of The Game. Basic
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Why is ANYONE surprised?
Just how many people are actually involved in the most obvious conspiracy in plain sight?
There must be a full investigation to see for example how Celtic bought the officials?
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⏱️ WHEN WILL THE TITLE BE WON OR LOST? A Timing Analysis 📊 The Scottish Premiership title shootout comes down to the wire today! But exactly when during the 90 minutes are Celtic and Hearts most vulnerable—and most dangerous? Let's dive into the scoring and conceding timelines to see where the game could be decided. ☘️ Celtic's Critical Windows •Celtic are most vulnerable right after half-time, conceding a massive 30% (12) of their total goals between the 45th and 60th minutes. •Celtic are most dangerous late in the game, scoring 24.29% of their goals (17) in the final 15 minutes (75-90 mins). •Celtic also have a strong attacking surge before the break, scoring 20% of their goals goals (14) between 30 and 45 minutes. 🤎 Hearts' Critical Windows •Hearts look most susceptible in the first half, specifically between 15-30 minutes, where they concede 25.81% (8) of their total. •Hearts are also a massive late-game threat, scoring an incredible 27.27% of their goals (18) in the 75-90 minute window. •Hearts have a highly productive attacking period between 15 and 30 minutes, scoring 18.18% of their goals (12) during this phase. 💥 Where Will They Clash? •The Post-Half-Time Vulnerability: Celtic's biggest defensive weakness is the 45-60 minute window (30% of goals conceded). Hearts are incredibly consistent scorers here, netting 11 goals (16.67%) during this exact phase. This could be a prime window for the Jambos to strike! •Late Drama Guarantee? Buckle up for the final whistle! Both teams score their absolute highest percentage of goals in the final 15 minutes of the match. Celtic score 24.29% of their goals late on. Hearts net 27.27% of their goals at the death. With the title on the line, the 75-90 minute period is primed for absolute chaos! 🍿 #SPFL #CelticFC #HeartsFC #TitleRace #CELHEA
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Congratulations to Motherwell for clinching 4th place and European football next season, a brilliant season from the steelmen playing excellent football 👏
#SPFL #MotherwellFC
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