Tag: Fixture congestion

Fixture Pile-Up Forces Risky Lineup Decisions

Clubs playing three matches a week now face a measurable toll: studies show a 28% rise in soft-tissue injuries and a 12% drop in...

Coaches React to Heavy Schedule Ahead of Today’s Games

Nearly one-third of teams across professional and collegiate leagues cite compressed windows this month, and coaches are openly linking fixture congestion to rising injury...

Squad Depth Proves Decisive as Competitions Overlap

Nearly 70% of title-winning clubs in 2025 sustained performance through heavy calendars by using planned rotation and deeper benches, a trend that singles out...