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  • Date and time: Saturday 6 June 2026, 1.45pm to 2.45pm
  • Location: In-person only
    Law and Sociology Building, Campus East, University of York (Map)
  • Admission: Free admission, booking required

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Decision making in football has historically been based on instinct and tradition. However, as teams seek innovative ways to gain a competitive advantage, data-driven decisions are revolutionising every facet of the game - from player performance evaluation to scouting and strategy development.

Join us as we explore how data and analytics are transforming football.

About the speaker

Dr Jess Hargreaves is a statistician with the University of York’s Department of Mathematics and a member of Quantitative Sports Analysis: York (QSAY) - a group which undertakes mathematical investigations of sports data.

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University of York

Venue details

  • Wheelchair accessible