Football-Data

API

Comprehensive football data API for matches, teams, players & competitions

Overview

Football-Data provides RESTful endpoints to access real-time and historical football data, including match details (kickoff times, scores, lineups), team rosters, player statistics, and competition info (leagues, standings). Responses are formatted in JSON. Ideal use cases include building fantasy football apps, match trackers, statistical analysis tools, or integrating football content into sports platforms for fans or analysts.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.football-data.org')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
Real-time & Historical Data
Major League Coverage
Match Lineup & Stats

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Football-Data free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with limited requests per minute; paid tiers unlock higher limits and advanced data like detailed player stats.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all requests need an API key which can be obtained by registering on the official Football-Data website.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to parse for most applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Sports & Fitness

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive data coverage
⊕ Freemium tier available
⊕ Easy-to-integrate JSON format

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Advanced data locked behind paid plans
⊖ Limited coverage of minor leagues