Chesterfield FC have become the latest EFL club to sign up for StatsBomb’s contextual event data and analytical tools.
The agreement allows the newly-promoted side to use StatsBomb’s products during the summer transfer window, aiding their recruitment efforts and player analysis workflows, helping them to prepare for their upcoming season in League Two.
Chesterfield’s access to StatsBomb's advanced data, will provide the club with data-driven insights into opposition analysis, player performance and unique metrics such as defensive pressures by player and team.
As part of the agreement, the League Two side will also have access to the StatsBomb IQ platform, which includes IQ Tactics and IQ Scout tools. Their access will enable Chesterfield FC to analyse patterns in its own, and opposition performances, and identify potential future signings from a wide range of competitions.
Speaking about the partnership, Jack Stephenson, Head of Analysis, Chesterfield FC, said:
“We at Chesterfield are delighted to have signed this agreement with StatsBomb. As we enter the EFL and look to build on last season's success, the quality of data they're able to provide to aid our existing processes will be very beneficial for our analysis, recruitment, and coaching departments. It has already proved to be a useful tool in our preparations for next season.”
Fin Davies, Sales Executive, StatsBomb, added:
“It's an exciting time for everyone involved at Chesterfield, as they look to carry on the success of last season into League Two, and we’re looking forward to supporting them with our advanced data and analytical tools. It’s great to already see the work the team is doing from both a performance and recruitment perspective to prepare for next season, which we hope will be another successful one.
