Question 1

What is the Fixture Ticker?

Accepted Answer

A season-long grid showing every Serie A team's upcoming opponents, color-coded by difficulty. Use it to spot favourable runs and tough stretches when planning transfers.

Question 2

How are ratings assigned?

Accepted Answer

Ratings are manually assigned by us based on each team's performances, while always taking underlying data into account. They reflect our assessment of each team's current strength rather than the output of a purely automated algorithm. Use them as one useful input alongside your own judgement.

Question 3

What do the numbers in Best / Hardest Fixtures mean?

Accepted Answer

The FDR (Fixture Difficulty Rating) is the average rating of a team's next five opponents. Each opponent is assigned a value from 1 (Most Favourable) to 5 (Most Challenging). We add those ratings together and divide by the number of fixtures. The lower the FDR, the more favourable we consider that run of fixtures.

Question 4

Why do ratings change during the season?

Accepted Answer

Team strength changes throughout the season. Everything from periods of good or bad form to injuries, transfers and coaching changes can influence our assessment, so ratings are reviewed regularly to keep the Fixture Ticker as accurate as possible.

Question 5

How often is the Fixture Ticker updated?

Accepted Answer

The Fixture Ticker is reviewed after every round. Team ratings are updated whenever necessary to reflect changes in form, injuries, transfers or any other factors that may affect our assessment of a team's strength.

Question 6

Are the ratings objective?

Accepted Answer

Ratings are manually assigned by analysts who watch matches and review underlying data, so they involve informed judgment rather than a pure algorithm. Treat them as one useful input alongside your own research.

Question 7

Can I use the Fixture Ticker for fantasy football?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Fixture Ticker helps fantasy managers identify favourable and challenging fixture runs, making it easier to plan transfers and build ahead rather than reacting week by week.

Question 8

What is considered an easy fixture?

Accepted Answer

A lower rating means a more favourable fixture. A match against a team rated 1 or 2 is generally favourable, while a 4 or 5 indicates a challenging opponent.

Question 9

How should I use fixture difficulty when planning transfers?

Accepted Answer

Target players with several low-rated fixtures ahead, especially at home, and avoid bringing in players facing a run of 4s and 5s. Use the watchlist to compare teams side by side and plan two or three rounds ahead.

Question 10

Can I share or bookmark a specific view?

Accepted Answer

Yes — use the watchlist and round slider to build the view you want, then copy the URL. Anyone who opens that link will see the same teams and starting round.