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FBref Ends Data Deal, Shocking Football Analytics World

1/28/2026

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On January 20, 2026, FBref.com ended its data agreement with Stats Perform.
The termination significantly reduces FBref's access to advanced data and shocks the football analytics community.
Sean Forman, president of FBref, expressed disappointment about the loss.
Stats Perform denied any connection between the termination and its FIFA partnership.
FBref will continue to provide basic data but faces challenges in restoring advanced capabilities.

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Story summary

On January 20, 2026, FBref.com ended its data agreement with Stats Perform.
The termination significantly reduces FBref's access to advanced data and shocks the football analytics community.
Sean Forman, president of FBref, expressed disappointment about the loss.
Stats Perform denied any connection between the termination and its FIFA partnership.
FBref will continue to provide basic data but faces challenges in restoring advanced capabilities.