The Football Stats API Built for Speed

Q: What data format does the API return?

All responses are in JSON format via a standard REST API. No SDK needed. Just make HTTP requests from any language or framework. We provide code snippets you can copy straight into your project or AI code editor.

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150

Competitions

up to 1,196 on request

See full coverage

84,000+

Players

Years of Data

100+

Countries

Fast & Reliable

Worldwide Coverage

Verified Data

Whats_Live

All the Football Data
You Need

Production-ready endpoints powering apps right now. Every feature is live on all plans.

Player Statistics

Season and career stats for 84,000+ players including goals, assists, appearances, minutes, cards, shots & more.

Match Statistics & Events

Live and finalized match stats: shots, xG, possession, passes, cards, goals, and minute-by-minute events.

Match Schedules & Results

Complete fixture lists and historical match results from all covered competitions.

Competition Data

150 competitions across 100+ countries — up to 1,196 available on request.

Complete Team Squads

Full squad information with player details, positions, and contract information.

Live Match Stats

Realtime scores, status, and match stats for supported live fixtures.

Advanced Analytics

Expected goals (xG), non-penalty xG (npxG), xA, and deep underlying metrics for every covered match.

Lineups

Confirmed pre-match and actual starting lineups with formations, substitutions, and team news.

Player Heatmaps

Positional heatmap data showing player movement and touch density across the pitch.

1,196competitions on request

100+countries

10years of history

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We Ship Fast

Here's what's next. We're building in public. These endpoints are actively in development.

Soon

Extended Live Feeds

Broader live coverage, deeper in-play event feeds, and richer live match context.

Interactive_Demo

See It In Action

Try our API live. Watch how easy it is to fetch comprehensive match data.

api-request.js

GET /football/matches/mt_010249745/stats

fetch('https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches/mt_010249745/stats', {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
})
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data));

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API_Reference

Explore Our Endpoints

27 endpoints across 5 categories. All returning clean, paginated JSON.

🏆Competitions

5 endpoints available

Base: /api/football/*

GET/api/football/competitions

Retrieve a paginated list of football competitions

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GET/api/football/competitions/{competition_id}

Get competition details

competition_id*

GET/api/football/competitions/{competition_id}/seasons

Returns all seasons for the competition, newest first. The season with `is_current` true matches `current_season_id` on the competition detail response.

competition_id*

GET/api/football/competitions/{competition_id}/seasons/{season_id}/groups

Returns the groups present in the given competition + season pair, sorted A→L. Applies to competitions whose group stage is split across separate tournament rows (FIFA World Cup, EURO, AFCON, pre-2024 UEFA Champions League group stage, etc.). Returns an empty array for competitions without groups (Premier League, La Liga, etc.). The `group_label` value can be passed back into `/football/matches?group=` to filter matches.

competition_id*season_id*

GET/api/football/competitions/{competition_id}/seasons/{season_id}/standings

Flat list of standings rows sorted by `group_label` (null first, then A→L) and then `position` ascending. Linear leagues (Premier League, La Liga, …) return N rows with `group_label: null`. Group-stage tournaments (FIFA World Cup, EURO, AFCON, pre-2024 UEFA Champions League group stage) return N × G rows with `group_label` set. Knockout-only cups (FA Cup, …) return an empty array. Use `?group=` to slice to a single group.

competition_id*season_id*group

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Endpoints

JSON

Paginated

Pricing_Plans

Simple, Transparent Pricing

All stats data — fixtures, results, match & player stats, xG, and history.

Starter

$50/month

For prototypes, side projects, and early products

Included in every plan:

All football data endpoints included
Pre-match & live odds endpoints
Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange & Kambi odds
1X2, Asian handicap, totals, BTTS, DNB & corners
Fixtures, results, match stats, teams & players
xG, player season stats & team stats
10 years of historical match data
Build with AI
150 competitions by default, up to 1,196 on request
100,000 requests/month
120 requests/min
Email & chat support

Growth

$129/month

For production apps with steady traffic

Everything in Starter, plus:

500,000 requests/month
300 requests/min
Priority support for production teams

Scale

$379/month

For high-volume, production-grade usage

Everything in Growth, upgraded to:

5,000,000 requests/month
1,000 requests/min
Dedicated support & SLA

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7-day free trial on all plans

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What You Can Build

From hobby projects to production apps. Here's what developers are building with TheStatsAPI.

Fantasy Football Apps

Build dynamic leagues powered by real player stats, season averages, and match-by-match scoring data.

GET/football/playersGET/football/matches

Match Day Dashboards

Power scoreboards with realtime odds, live match stats, possession, goal events, and form tables.

GET/football/matchesGET/football/teams

Betting Analytics Tools

Run prediction models on 10 years of historical data, xG stats, head-to-head records, and team form.

GET/football/matchesGET/football/teamsGET/football/players

Sports News Platforms

Enrich editorial content with team form, player profiles, competition data, and match reports.

GET/football/competitionsGET/football/players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about TheStatsAPI

Sign up for a 7-day free trial. You'll get instant access to your API key and all endpoints. You can test every endpoint using our interactive API Tester or grab copy-paste snippets in cURL, JavaScript, and Python.

We cover competitions, teams, players, and matches across 150 competitions by default, with up to 1,196 available on request. Each match can include live and finalized stats like possession, shots, cards, goals, xG, and more. We also provide live realtime and pre-match betting odds from Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi across markets including 1X2, Asian handicap, over/under, BTTS, draw no bet, and corners - with opening and closing lines included. Player and team stats are available per season with full historical depth.

Live realtime odds and match stats are available during eligible matches. Finalized match statistics, events, player data, and xG are verified after full time and typically settle within 1-2 hours of the final whistle.

All responses are in JSON format via a standard REST API. There's no SDK needed. Just make HTTP requests from any language or framework. We provide code snippets you can copy straight into your project or AI code editor.

Yes, we have historical data going back 10 years for major leagues. The depth varies by competition, and all plans include full access to historical data.

Absolutely. All paid plans (Starter, Growth, and Scale) allow commercial usage. For high-volume commercial applications, we recommend our Scale plan which includes higher rate limits and priority support.

Requests beyond your monthly limit will return a 429 status code. You can upgrade your plan at any time to increase your limits. Changes take effect immediately.

We cover 150 competitions across 100+ countries by default, from top-tier leagues like the Premier League, La Liga, and Bundesliga to lower divisions and international tournaments. We can extend coverage up to 1,196 competitions on request.

We offer three plans (Starter, Growth, and Scale) each with a 7-day free trial. All plans include access to every endpoint and all features. Plans differ by monthly request limits and rate limits to match your usage needs.

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