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Statistics Tracking

Understand the full statistics system in Balla Stats including 37 default stat types, live recording during matches, player performance analytics, and data export options.

Beginner
10 minutes

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, make sure you have:

  • Familiarity with the live match tracking workflow
  • At least one completed match with recorded events
  • Admin or Owner role in the group
What is Statistics Tracking?

Balla Stats automatically tracks 37 different statistics across 9 categories for every match. Stats are recorded live during matches and aggregated into player profiles, team analytics, and season leaderboards.

Live Recording

Record stats during matches in real-time

Auto Aggregation

Stats automatically roll up to player and season totals

Performance Insights

Visual analytics and leaderboards from your data

What You'll Learn
  • Understand all stat categories
  • Record stats during live matches
  • View player and team statistics
  • Export data for external analysis
Default Statistics (37 Types)

Balla Stats tracks 37 statistics organized into 9 categories. These are automatically created for each group:

Ball Progression

Passes, Passes Completed, Key Passes, Crosses, Through Balls

Shooting

Shots, Shots on Target, Goals, Penalties Taken, Penalties Scored

Dribbling

Dribbles, Successful Dribbles, Pile/Sombrero, Salad/Nutmeg

Defensive

Tackles, Interceptions, Clearances, Blocks, Recoveries, Duels Won

Aerial

Aerial Duels Won, Headers

Goalkeeping

Saves, Clean Sheet, Catches, Punches

Set Piece

Corners, Free Kicks Taken, Throw-Ins

Discipline

Yellow Cards, Red Cards, Fouls, Fouls Drawn, Offsides, Turnovers

Goal Contributions

Goals, Assists, Own Goals

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Recording Stats During a Live Match

Statistics are primarily recorded during live match tracking:

  1. 1Start or navigate to a live match
  2. 2Use the quick action buttons for goals, cards, and assists
  3. 3Click "Add Stat" for detailed statistics entry
  4. 4Select the stat category and type
  5. 5Choose the player and confirm

Player First Approach

You can also click on a player first, then select which stat to record for them. This is often faster when recording multiple stats for the same player.

2
Common Match Events

Here are the most frequently recorded events and how to log them:

Recording a Goal

  1. 1. Click "Goal" in quick actions
  2. 2. Select the scoring player
  3. 3. Optionally select the assisting player

Recording an Assist

  1. 1. Assists are typically recorded alongside goals
  2. 2. Select the assisting player when prompted after a goal

Recording Cards

  1. 1. Click "Yellow Card" or "Red Card"
  2. 2. Select the player who received the card

Made a Mistake?

You can edit or delete any recorded stat from the event timeline. Click on the event and choose edit or delete.

3
Viewing Player Statistics

After matches are completed, view detailed player statistics:

  1. 1Navigate to a player's profile page
  2. 2View aggregated stats across all matches
  3. 3Filter by season, team, or date range

Player Stats Include

  • • Total goals, assists, and appearances
  • • Per-match averages for all stat types
  • • Form and performance trends over time
  • • Category breakdowns (offensive, defensive, etc.)
4
Season Statistics and Leaderboards

For seasons, statistics are aggregated across all matches:

  1. 1Navigate to the season page
  2. 2Click the "Statistics" tab
  3. 3View leaderboards and team comparisons

Leaderboards

  • • Top Scorers
  • • Most Assists
  • • Most Clean Sheets
  • • Most Cards

Team Statistics

  • • Goals scored and conceded
  • • Win/draw/loss record
  • • Home and away performance
  • • Current form streak
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Exporting Statistics

Export your data for external analysis:

  1. 1Navigate to the season or match you want to export
  2. 2Click the "Export" button
  3. 3Choose CSV or JSON format

Export Options

Export includes all recorded statistics, player details, and match results in a format compatible with spreadsheet applications.

Paid Feature

CSV export is available on PRO plans and higher. Free plans can view all statistics in the app.

Best Practices

Record in Real-Time

Record events as they happen for the most accurate timestamps and data.

Designate a Recorder

Have one person dedicated to recording stats during the match for consistency.

Review at Half-Time

Use the break to verify all first-half events are correctly recorded.

Focus on Key Stats

Start with goals, assists, and cards. Add more detailed stats as you become comfortable.

Common Issues

Stats Not Appearing in Player Profile

  • • Ensure the match status is COMPLETED (not still LIVE)
  • • Check that the player was in the lineup for the match
  • • Verify stats were recorded for the correct player

Score Does Not Match Goals

  • • The score is automatically calculated from recorded goals
  • • Check for any missing or duplicate goal entries
  • • Own goals count for the opposing team's score

Stat Assigned to Wrong Player

  • • Edit the event in the match timeline to change the player
  • • The correction will automatically update all aggregations

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