The rules our writers and editors work to.
We verify scorelines, statistics and quotes before they go in. Numbers come from API-Football or our internal database. Quotes are attributed to a named speaker and a primary source. If a claim can't be checked, it doesn't appear.
Predictions are opinion. Form, line-ups and historical results are fact. We keep the two visually separate so a reader can tell which they're looking at, and we don't print a betting tip dressed up as a sure thing.
We work with betting partners and earn a commission on accepted referrals. The choice of tip is the writer's, never the partner's. We don't accept payment for a particular pick, market or selection. If a piece is sponsored, it's labelled as such at the top of the page.
Drafts are produced with the help of an AI tool. The tool reads a brief built from API-Football data and the writer's voice guide. Every draft is reviewed by a human editor and rewritten as needed. The byline is the editor who signed off, and they're responsible for what's published.
Quotes are translated into en-GB English when the original is in another language. The original source is cited so a reader can check the wording. We don't fabricate quotes or paraphrase them inside quotation marks.
Betting tips are 18+ only. Every tip is paired with an odds figure that was correct at the time of writing. We don't chase losses, promise profit, or describe a pick as a lock. The footer of every betting article carries responsible gambling guidance.
Match previews are updated when line-ups land, when an injury changes the call, or when a fresh piece of news affects the pick. Updates are stamped at the top of the article. The original publication date stays put.