Soccer API Coverage
Review available soccer competitions, fixtures, live scores, match events, standings, team data, player data, statistics, odds, predictions, historical records and WebSocket availability before selecting an API plan.
{
"competition_id": "competition_24",
"season": "2026",
"coverage": {
"fixtures": true,
"live_scores": true,
"lineups": true,
"statistics": true,
"odds": "plan_dependent",
"predictions": "plan_dependent"
}
}
Understand Soccer API Coverage Before You Build
Soccer API coverage is not a simple yes-or-no question. A competition may include fixtures and results but not detailed player statistics. Another may include live scores and line-ups but not odds, predictions or deep historical data.
Before selecting a plan, confirm every required competition, season and data category individually. This is especially important for fantasy, betting, prediction, media and analytics products that depend on specific fields rather than only final scores.
Soccer Data Available Through the API
Competitions and Seasons
Retrieve supported leagues, cups, tournaments, countries, seasons and competition metadata.
Fixtures and Results
Access upcoming, live, completed, postponed, cancelled and abandoned matches where supported.
Live Soccer Scores
Retrieve current score, match clock, period, injury time and live match status.
Match Events
Access supported goals, cards, substitutions, penalties, VAR decisions and status changes.
League Standings
Retrieve positions, points, wins, draws, losses, goals, goal difference and recent form.
Line-Ups and Formations
Access confirmed starters, substitutes, formations and player positions where available.
Team Data
Retrieve team identities, competition participation, squads, fixtures, results and supported statistics.
Player Data
Access player identities, positions, squads, appearances, goals, assists, cards and supported performance data.
Match Statistics
Retrieve possession, shots, passes, corners, fouls, cards, saves and other supported match metrics.
Advanced Statistics
Access xG, xA and other advanced metrics where the selected competition and plan support them.
Soccer Odds
Retrieve pre-match, live and historical bookmaker markets where odds coverage is available.
Soccer Predictions
Access supported win, draw, loss, BTTS, totals and expected-goals probabilities where included.
Head-to-Head
Compare previous meetings, results, goals and supported historical trends between two teams.
Historical Soccer Data
Retrieve previous fixtures, results, standings, statistics, line-ups and events according to available historical depth.
WebSocket Events
Stream supported goals, cards, substitutions, VAR decisions, penalties and status changes where real-time delivery is enabled.
Coverage Can Differ by Competition
Use field-level coverage labels so developers understand exactly which data categories are available.
| Coverage level | Typical included data |
Recommended use Product suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Schedule and final result data | Competitions, fixtures, kickoff times, teams, status and results | Fixture calendars, basic score pages and archives |
| Live Current match state | Live scores, periods, match clock, injury time and result state | Live scoreboards and match-centre applications |
| Detailed Events and match context | Goals, cards, substitutions, line-ups, formations and statistics | Media, fantasy and analytical products |
| Advanced Deeper performance metrics | xG, xA, advanced player metrics and detailed historical analysis | Scouting, AI, modelling and advanced analytics |
| Commercial Specialised market products | Odds, predictions, historical prices and streaming access | Betting, comparison, prediction and real-time commercial tools |
Example Competition Coverage Matrix
Replace the placeholder rows below with the confirmed production competition list and actual availability for each data category.
| Competition | Fixtures | Live Scores | Events | Line-Ups | Statistics | Odds | Predictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition A | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm |
| Competition B | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm |
| Competition C | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm |
| Competition D | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm |
Soccer Coverage by Region
Organise the final competition list by region so developers can quickly locate the countries and competitions relevant to their products.
Europe
Domestic leagues, national cups, continental competitions and selected lower divisions where confirmed.
North America
Domestic leagues, cup competitions and international tournaments where supported.
South America
National leagues, cups and continental competitions according to the confirmed data package.
Asia
Domestic competitions, continental tournaments and national-team fixtures where available.
Africa
Domestic leagues, cups and continental competitions where included in the final coverage list.
Oceania
Domestic and international competitions where supported by the production data feed.
International Soccer
National-team qualifiers, tournaments, friendlies and youth events where confirmed.
Women’s Soccer
Domestic and international women’s competitions according to available coverage.
Youth Competitions
Academy, development and age-group competitions where supported.
Coverage Before, During and After Every Match
| Match stage | Possible available data | Availability note |
|---|---|---|
| Before Kickoff | Fixture, teams, venue, standings, head-to-head, line-ups, odds and predictions | Publication times differ by competition and data category |
| During the Match | Score, clock, goals, cards, substitutions, VAR, penalties and live statistics | Live event depth depends on competition and plan |
| After Full Time | Final result, scorecard, events, statistics, standings impact and settlement data | Finalisation and correction times may differ |
| Historical Archive | Previous fixtures, results, standings, events, statistics and odds snapshots | Historical depth varies by competition and endpoint |
Live Soccer Coverage
Live coverage can range from a basic score to a complete match event stream. Confirm which live fields are included for every required competition.
Current Score
Home and away score, match status and final result where supported.
Match Clock
Current period, regulation minute, injury time, extra time and penalty-shootout status.
Goals
Scorer, assister, team, minute, goal type and confirmation status where available.
Cards
Yellow, second-yellow and red-card events where supported.
Substitutions
Players entering and leaving, team and minute where included.
VAR and Penalties
Supported review, penalty and decision-change events.
Live Statistics
Possession, shots, corners, cards, passes and other changing match statistics.
WebSocket Delivery
Incremental live event delivery where the competition and plan support streaming.
Historical Soccer Data Coverage
Historical depth may differ by competition, season and data category. A league may have ten seasons of fixtures but only two seasons of detailed player statistics.
| Historical category | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Fixtures and Results | Earliest available season and result completeness |
| Standings | Season-by-season tables and final positions |
| Match Events | Goals, cards, substitutions and VAR history |
| Line-Ups | Historical starters, substitutes and formations |
| Player Statistics | Season, competition and career-level historical depth |
| Advanced Metrics | xG, xA and advanced field availability by season |
| Odds | Opening, closing and intermediate historical snapshots |
| Predictions | Whether historical prediction outputs are preserved |
Soccer Statistics Coverage
Match Statistics
Possession, shots, shots on target, corners, fouls, cards and saves.
Player Match Statistics
Minutes, goals, assists, passes, tackles, saves and cards.
Team Season Statistics
Wins, draws, losses, goals, clean sheets, points and recent form.
Player Season Statistics
Appearances, starts, minutes, goals, assists and disciplinary data.
Advanced Metrics
xG, xA and deeper performance data where supported.
Career Statistics
Multi-season totals where historical player identity is maintained.
Soccer Odds and Prediction Availability
Odds and predictions are specialised products and may not be available for every competition, bookmaker, market or plan.
Pre-Match Odds
Prices before kickoff for supported bookmakers and markets.
Live Odds
In-play prices and market-status changes where available.
Historical Odds
Opening, closing and intermediate snapshots where storage is supported.
Match Result Predictions
Home, draw and away probabilities where prediction coverage exists.
Goals Predictions
Expected goals, BTTS and over-under probabilities where supported.
Confidence and Timing
Generation timestamp, model version and confidence information where included.
Check Coverage Through the API
A production coverage endpoint can let developers confirm supported competitions, seasons and data fields programmatically.
GET /v1/soccer/coverage
?country=example
&season=2026
Response:
- competitions
- seasons
- live fields
- statistics
- odds
- predictions
- WebSocket support
Useful Coverage Filters
Example Soccer Coverage API Response
{
"data": [
{
"competition": {
"id": "competition_24",
"name": "Example Premier League",
"country": "Example Country"
},
"season": "2026",
"coverage": {
"fixtures": true,
"results": true,
"live_scores": true,
"match_clock": true,
"goals": true,
"cards": true,
"substitutions": true,
"var_events": true,
"lineups": true,
"formations": true,
"standings": true,
"match_statistics": true,
"player_statistics": true,
"advanced_statistics": false,
"head_to_head": true,
"historical_data": true,
"pre_match_odds": "plan_dependent",
"live_odds": "plan_dependent",
"predictions": "plan_dependent",
"websocket": "plan_dependent"
},
"historical": {
"fixtures_from": "2018",
"detailed_statistics_from": "2022"
}
}
]
}The production response should distinguish boolean availability, partial coverage, plan-dependent access and unavailable data.
How to Verify Soccer API Coverage
- List every competition your product requires
- List every data category required for each competition
- Check the current season
- Check the required historical seasons
- Test fixtures, live matches and completed matches
- Inspect line-up and statistics depth
- Confirm odds and prediction availability
- Confirm WebSocket or live-delivery access
- Review plan limits and commercial rights
- Test representative matches before production
Why Soccer Coverage Can Change
Coverage can change between seasons or during a competition. Data availability may be affected by source agreements, match visibility, competition format, provider rights and technical conditions.
Season Changes
A competition may have different data depth in a new season.
Competition Changes
Promotion, relegation, rebranding or format changes can affect IDs and coverage.
Live Event Limitations
Some matches may provide score-only coverage without detailed events.
Advanced Metric Limits
xG, xA and deeper metrics may be available only in selected competitions.
Odds Availability
Bookmakers and markets can vary by competition, time and jurisdiction.
Historical Gaps
Older seasons may contain fewer statistics than recent seasons.
Soccer API Coverage FAQs
Which soccer leagues are covered?
The final supported competition list should be published through the coverage matrix or API endpoint once confirmed.
Does every competition include live scores?
No. Live availability can differ by competition, season and plan.
Are goals, cards and substitutions always available?
Detailed events depend on the competition’s event-level coverage.
Are line-ups available before kickoff?
Line-up availability and publication time vary by competition and match.
Does the API include xG and advanced statistics?
Advanced metrics may be available for selected competitions and plans.
Are soccer odds available for every league?
No. Bookmaker, market and competition coverage varies.
How far back does historical data go?
Historical depth differs by competition and data category.
Is WebSocket available for all live matches?
Streaming access may be limited by competition, event type and plan.
Can coverage change during a season?
Yes. Data availability can change, so production applications should handle missing fields and monitor coverage updates.
Check Coverage Before Choosing an API Plan
Verify every required competition, season, live event, statistic, odds market, prediction field and historical period before moving your soccer product into production.