Sophie Hartley
European Football Correspondent
Publishing on Planete Football since January 2019
Covers La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1. Spent time living in Barcelona and Milan, which informs much of her reporting on Iberian and Italian football. Writes match previews, tactical analysis, and league-specific betting guides for the European leagues we cover.
Credentials: Multilingual football journalist; six years covering European leagues
Articles by Sophie Hartley
Bundesliga Matchweek 34 Preview: Key Fixtures, Form & Predictions
Complete Bundesliga matchweek 34 preview: fixtures, kick-off times, form, and our best betting angles.
La Liga Matchweek 37 Preview: Key Fixtures, Form & Predictions
Complete La Liga matchweek 37 preview: fixtures, kick-off times, form, and our best betting angles.
Serie A Matchweek 37 Preview: Key Fixtures, Form & Predictions
Complete Serie A matchweek 37 preview: fixtures, kick-off times, form, and our best betting angles.
Ligue 1 Matchweek 34 Preview: Key Fixtures, Form & Predictions
Complete Ligue 1 matchweek 34 preview: fixtures, kick-off times, form, and our best betting angles.
Bundesliga Matchweek 33 Review: All Results, xG & Talking Points
Full Bundesliga matchweek 33 review: every result, league-table impact, and the talking points that mattered.
La Liga Matchweek 35 Review: All Results, xG & Talking Points
Full La Liga matchweek 35 review: every result, league-table impact, and the talking points that mattered.
Serie A Matchweek 36 Review: All Results, xG & Talking Points
Full Serie A matchweek 36 review: every result, league-table impact, and the talking points that mattered.
Ligue 1 Matchweek 33 Review: All Results, xG & Talking Points
Full Ligue 1 matchweek 33 review: every result, league-table impact, and the talking points that mattered.
La Liga Matchweek 36 Preview: Key Fixtures, Form & Predictions
Complete La Liga matchweek 36 preview: fixtures, kick-off times, form, and our best betting angles.
1. FSV Mainz 05 1-3 1. FC Union Berlin: Bundesliga Match Report
1. FC Union Berlin claimed a 3-1 win against 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga. Full match report with half-time analysis and key talking points.
Hamburger SV 3-2 SC Freiburg: Bundesliga Match Report
Hamburger SV secured a 3-2 victory over SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga. Full match report with half-time analysis and key talking points.
1. FC Köln 1-3 1. FC Heidenheim 1846: Bundesliga Match Report
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 claimed a 3-1 win against 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. Full match report with half-time analysis and key talking points.
VfL Wolfsburg 0-1 FC Bayern München: Bundesliga Match Report
FC Bayern München claimed a 1-0 win against VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. Full match report with half-time analysis and key talking points.
Ligue 1 Matchweek 29 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Ligue 1 matchweek 29 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
Serie A Matchweek 36 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Serie A matchweek 36 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
La Liga Matchweek 35 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of La Liga matchweek 35 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
RB Leipzig 2-1 FC St. Pauli: Bundesliga Match Report
RB Leipzig secured a 2-1 victory over FC St. Pauli in the Bundesliga. Full match report with half-time analysis and key talking points.
VfB Stuttgart 3-1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Bundesliga Match Report
VfB Stuttgart secured a 3-1 victory over Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Full match report with half-time analysis and key talking points.