James McAllister
Senior Football Analyst
Publishing on Planete Football since August 2019
Football analytics writer covering the Premier League and European football since 2019. Previously contributed to analytics-focused outlets covering tactical reviews and xG modelling. Focuses on how underlying data — xG, xPTS, pressing intensity — translates to fixtures and betting value.
Credentials: BA Sports Journalism, University of Stirling
Articles by James McAllister
Fulham's recent results and what the run shows
A look at Fulham's latest Premier League results and what the run says about their form.
Villarreal's La Liga position, broken down
Villarreal's La Liga league position explained, with the points context.
M'gladbach's Bundesliga position, broken down
M'gladbach's Bundesliga league position explained, with the points context.
Premier League Matchweek 3 Review: Results, Analysis & Talking Points
Full review of Premier League matchweek 3 with all results, key talking points, and analysis of what the results mean.
Premier League Matchweek 4 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Premier League matchweek 4 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
Leverkusen's goals: Patrik Schick leads the line
Where Leverkusen's goals come from in the Bundesliga, led by their top scorer.
Hoffenheim's goals: Adam Daghim leads the line
Where Hoffenheim's goals come from in the Bundesliga, led by their top scorer.
Premier League Matchweek 1 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Premier League matchweek 1 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
Spain 1-0 Argentina: World Cup 2026 Final Result & Analysis
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup 2026 Final. Full result, scoreline and analysis of Spain v Argentina (1-0).
France 4-6 England: World Cup 2026 Third Place Result & Analysis
England beat France 6-4 in the World Cup 2026 Third Place. Full result, scoreline and analysis of France v England (4-6).
Spain vs Argentina Preview: World Cup 2026 Final Prediction & Team News
Preview of Spain vs Argentina in the World Cup 2026 Final: team news, tactical battles and betting angles. Kick-off Sunday 19 July 2026, 19:00 GMT.
France 0-2 Spain: World Cup 2026 Semi Finals Result & Analysis
Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 Semi Finals. Full result, scoreline and analysis of France v Spain (0-2).
Norway 1-2 England: World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals Result & Analysis
England beat Norway 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals. Full result, scoreline and analysis of Norway v England (1-2).
Spain 2-1 Belgium: World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals Result & Analysis
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals. Full result, scoreline and analysis of Spain v Belgium (2-1).
Switzerland 4-3 Colombia: World Cup 2026 Last 16 Result & Analysis
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 in the World Cup 2026 Last 16. Full result, scoreline and analysis of Switzerland v Colombia (4-3).
United States 1-4 Belgium: World Cup 2026 Last 16 Result & Analysis
Belgium beat United States 4-1 in the World Cup 2026 Last 16. Full result, scoreline and analysis of United States v Belgium (1-4).
Norway vs England Preview: World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals Prediction & Team News
Preview of Norway vs England in the World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals: team news, tactical battles and betting angles. Kick-off Saturday 11 July 2026, 21:00 GMT.
Brazil 1-2 Norway: World Cup 2026 Last 16 Result & Analysis
Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 Last 16. Full result, scoreline and analysis of Brazil v Norway (1-2).