The best Football newsletters

Analytical NFL newsletter that builds its own quarterback efficiency models, Bayesian rankings and power rankings, and tests popular football claims against data. Readers get methodology details, projections and evidence-based verdicts on narratives like blown leads.

Long-form football writing from a Scottish print magazine, covering history, club legends, and the national teams, including a monthly collaboration on women's football. Issues mix new pieces with favourite articles from the print archive.

Nick Hornby's personal essays cover music, books, football, TV and film, written with wry self-deprecation and close attention to memory and teaching. The excerpts show a clear, witty voice that connects his own experiences to broader cultural observations.

Long-form sports writing, mainly on cricket and football history, built around players, matches and eras from the 1990s onward. Issues combine anecdote, statistics and interview quotes to tell the story behind well-known careers and turning points.

The Leap covers the Green Bay Packers and the wider NFL with in-depth analysis of matchups, roster moves, trade-market developments and draft class performance. Readers get context on how and why things happen, using stats, scheme details and front-office angles.

Henry Winter's personal Substack offers football columns and commentary, including praise for Tottenham's Ben Davies and coverage of Shakhtar Donetsk's Champions League run in London. Readers get insider-style analysis of Premier League and European football plus podcast notes with Tim Vickery.

A film-focused Kansas City Chiefs blog that breaks down game tape beyond box scores, with occasional personal essays on parenting, law, and the NFL. Readers get detailed analysis of Patrick Mahomes, Kenneth Walker, offensive schemes, and weekly game takeaways.

Leedsista is a personal Leeds United blog by a single human writer, offering long-form player retrospectives, match reports and sharp commentary on the club and wider football business. Readers get thoughtful, witty and opinionated takes on Leeds history and current affairs, with a free issue schedule and paid membership and podcast options.

Uni Watch covers the design, history and quirks of sports uniforms, logos and other athletic aesthetics. Readers get historical deep dives, photo-driven finds and opinionated takes on current uniform matchups.

NTT20 (Not The Top 20) covers the English Football League with podcast write-ups, expected goals (xG) form tables and club-by-club analysis. Readers get midweek match reaction, data-led commentary and interviews on football analytics.

Detroit Football Network delivers Detroit Lions news, game previews and analysis from a veteran beat reporter at the team's facility. Issues include player interviews, coach press conference takeaways and opponent scouting.

Howard Gray's Groove Theory newsletter explores the unscripted, behind-the-scenes craft of how creative work and people get good at it, using historical case studies such as Pina Bausch's Bochum production and a Channel 4 Serie A broadcast. Issues also include personal football club writing about Clapton CFC.

A football newsletter focused on the Premier League, with in-depth analysis of club finances, regulation and the Manchester City charges. Readers get explanatory, data-backed writing with historical context and a clear point of view.

A weekly newsletter by a journalist who uses football to explain global politics, money and power. Issues mix first-hand fan experience from around the world with commentary on club finances, ownership and culture.

SCOUTED is a football magazine focused on scouting, transfers and player analysis, mixing editor conversations with the analysis team and data-driven investigations. Readers get in-depth takes on emerging players and the economics of the transfer market.

A weekly newsletter from Arseblog News and Tim Stillman covering Arsenal Women, with tactical analysis of the team's form and answers to reader mailbags. It offers detailed, opinionated breakdowns of squad changes, set pieces and midfield structure for supporters following the WSL.

RELEASE by FELIS is a sports-science newsletter covering innovation, research and development in health and athletic performance, with field tests of tools like OpenCap and data benchmarks from football. Readers get practical, methodical reports on measurement technology and position-based physical performance statistics.

A satirical newsletter that publishes mock obituaries of everyday concepts and sports, plus crossword puzzles with football-themed notes. Readers get witty, erudite essays blending football history, cultural references and dry humour.

Long-form personal essays by sports media figure Dan Le Batard on the culture and business of American sports. Issues examine football's violence and the NBA's treatment of players, written with a strong moral and cultural point of view.

A Celtic FC-focused newsletter offering data-driven match analysis, xG and performance breakdowns, plus detailed referee decision reviews. It also posts community updates such as supporter meetup announcements.

Daily European football match previews with betting picks based on expected goals (xG) modelling, plus transparent reporting of previous picks and running profit. Readers get match-level stats, xG figures and recommended bets with odds and edge percentages.

Match reactions, podcasts and analysis covering Liverpool FC from Anfield and the training ground. Readers get opinionated, stats-informed commentary on results, tactics and the club's direction under its manager.

An Arsenal fan opinion blog and podcast offering match previews, post-game reaction and commentary on fixtures, tactics and wider European football. Issues mix personal, humorous asides with opinionated analysis, plus live show announcements for paying members.

A Charlton Athletic-focused newsletter covering transfer stories, exclusive player interviews, longer reads and analysis of the club's big talking points. Readers get club-specific reporting, historical features and weekly reviews, including the women's team.

Publishes tactical breakdowns of Premier League matches and managers, supported by data on box entries, build-up, pressing and recoveries. Readers get structured analysis of lineups, formations and in-game adaptations.

Independent Huddersfield Town coverage including match analysis, player ratings, press conference highlights and a weekly podcast. Readers get opinionated, detailed commentary on the men's and women's teams and on transfers.

THE INQUISITOR is an investigative newsletter examining the business and governance of the Olympic movement, FIFA and related sports bodies. Recent issues cover UEFA's pressure on FIFA leadership and India's 2036 Olympic bid slogan, with a sceptical, sharply critical tone.

A Minnesota sports newsletter by a former Twins pitcher turned sportswriter, covering the Timberwolves, Vikings, Twins, and Gophers with insider rumors, exclusive interviews, and quotes. Much of each issue is paywalled, with free previews showing highlights and the lead story.

Fan-focused Denver Broncos coverage with game analysis, stat-driven previews and opinion on coaching and quarterback decisions. Readers get take-driven commentary backed by metrics like EPA/play, time to throw and turnover rates.

Popbitch is a long-running weekly UK gossip and media newsletter mixing celebrity scandal, trivia and insider stories with sharp, witty asides on politics and sport. Readers get quick-hit gossip items plus deeper digging pieces, with a paywalled extra tier for subscribers.

Daily recaps of Maine high school sports, mainly football, volleyball, field hockey and soccer, with game results, standout player performances and playoff seeding odds. It also links to local news coverage and game pages on the site.

A data-driven newsletter analysing the financial strategies and accounts of major European football clubs, with charts and numbers. Readers get detailed breakdowns of club finances, spending, debt and regulatory context, such as Porto, Barcelona and Tottenham.

A short, humorous sports newsletter that retells the funniest, most scandalous and embarrassing stories from the sporting world. Readers get a quick three-minute read of anecdotes, quotes and gossip across football, cricket and other sports.

Stats-driven Arsenal coverage with match previews, post-match debriefs, player scouting and transfer analysis. Readers get xG-based context and opinionated takes on how the team is performing.

An independent Arsenal Women fan newsletter offering match reactions, injury updates and frank analysis of the team's form under manager Renée Slegers. Each issue pairs personal, opinionated commentary with tactical observations and podcast-linked storytelling.

Kick Off is a weekly football newsletter covering the past week's action, with a focus on the Indian Super League and the Indian national team. Recent issues mix match reports, reflections on the national side's friendlies and the nomadic state of ISL club Inter Kashi.

Worlds Apart is a Swedish-language newsletter that republishes long-form interviews and personal essays, such as a Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Göransson profile and a 2016 interview with footballer Alexander Isak. It also features a reflective piece about youth ice hockey in a suburb, giving readers in-depth conversations with figures from film, sport and music.

A personal newsletter by two writers, Nirica and Pranavesh, mixing short everyday anecdotes with longer essays on culture, football nostalgia, technology and grief. Readers get informal, reflective writing with a conversational voice.

A independent newsletter covering Sheffield Wednesday with news, injury updates, manager quotes, interviews and video episodes. Readers get club-focused coverage from a journalist who covers the team, without advertising.

An independent fan-run publication and podcast covering Fulham FC, with match analysis, opinion pieces and discussion of club issues like ticketing. Readers get fan perspectives on results, players, managers and upcoming fixtures.

A daily email digest of Scottish football news, results and league tables across the senior divisions, with a random football fact in each issue. It rounds up headlines, broadcasting and business news, and the performances of Scottish players abroad.

A daily Brazilian sports newsletter that opens each edition with a short 'bom dia' story, polls readers on sports debates, and publishes reader-submitted letters and stats-driven features. It covers Brazilian football, basketball and other sports with a light, fan-oriented tone.

Match reports, previews and opinion pieces on Liverpool FC, covering results, tactics and squad selection. Readers get a fan-focused point of view backed by match statistics and commentary on the manager's decisions.

A weekday newsletter covering Kansas City Chiefs news, game observations and player analysis, with occasional podcast and interview content. Readers get post-game takeaways and focused looks at individual players and team issues.

Football match reports and tactical analysis, mostly covering Cardiff City in the Championship plus occasional Premier League games. Readers get detailed accounts of key moments, player performances and some tactical breakdowns.

A Nottingham Forest fan podcast and writing project covering the club's matches, tactics and results, with match reports and podcast discussions. Readers get opinionated analysis of Oliver Glasner's formations, substitutions and form, alongside requests to support the show.

A supporters' group newsletter covering Atlético Ottawa, a Canadian Premier League football club, with player award nominations, coach interviews and matchday recaps. It gives fans club news, player and coach insight, and behind-the-scenes events.

The Plains Report is an independent newsletter covering Auburn men's football and basketball, with game recaps, transfer and recruiting news, and roster outlooks. Each issue mixes match analysis with player-level detail and the author's own opinions about the team's prospects.

Official newsletter of Spanish football club CD Castellón, mostly featuring letters from the club president on finances, transfers and long-term plans. Readers get first-hand club communication, with English text and a Spanish version in each post.

A daily round-up of football news covering transfer rumours, match reports and Premier League and Champions League results, drawn largely from other outlets' reporting. Readers get quick headlines and links on Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and other clubs' transfer business.