1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This document outlines the functional requirements for the Football Stats Website. It details the essential functionalities and features that the website must provide to users to ensure a comprehensive, engaging, and user-friendly experience for football enthusiasts.
1.2 Scope
This document covers the functional aspects of the website, including user interface features, data management, and interaction capabilities required to deliver a complete football statistics service.
2. User Account Management
2.1 User Registration and Login
- Users can register for an account using their email address.
- Users can log in to their account using email and password.
- Password recovery feature for users who forget their password.
2.2 Profile Management
- Users can edit their profile information.
- Users can change their password.
- Users can set which team they support.
- User can decide if public or private profile.
3. Data Presentation
3.1 Fixture/Results
- Display Upcoming fixtures and most latest results
- Ability to search and filter fixtures/results by date.
3.2 Team Stats
- Present detailed statistics for football teams, including win/loss records, goals scored, and defensive statistics.
- Detailed breakdown of team performance, including home vs. away statistics, possession percentages, and pass accuracy.
- Analysis of team strengths and weaknesses, utilizing various metrics such as xG (expected goals), shot conversion rates, and defensive actions (tackles, interceptions).
- Comparison feature allowing users to compare the statistics of two teams side by side.
- Historical performance data, providing insights into the team’s performance trends over the seasons.
3.3 Player Profiles
- Display detailed profiles for football players, including personal information, career statistics, and recent form.
- Visualization of player performance data through graphs and charts, such as goal tally over seasons, minutes played, and disciplinary records.
- Comparative analysis tool for evaluating players across different metrics, facilitating fantasy football decisions and general analysis.
- Highlight reels and significant achievements section for each player, showcasing their best moments and career milestones.
3.4 Match Details
- Provide detailed match reports, including line-ups, match events (goals, cards, substitutions), and post-match analytics.
- Provide a list of winning markets/predictions.
3.4 Competition Stats
- Comprehensive league tables including home/away performance, points, goals for/against, and current form.
- Top scorers list, showcasing players with the most goals in the competition, including penalties and free-kicks.
- Defensive records, highlighting teams with the most clean sheets and individual goalkeepers’ performance statistics.
- Advanced analytics such as team possession stats, average goals per game, pass accuracy, and much more for a deeper understanding of the competition dynamics.
4. Search and Filtering
4.1 General Search Functionality
- Users can search for teams, players, and matches using a search bar.
4.2 Advanced Filtering
- Advanced filters for upcoming matches where a certain criteria is met. Criteria is set by the user.
5. User Interaction
5.1 Favourites
- Users can mark teams, players, or matches as favourites for quick access.
5.2 Notifications
- Users receive notifications for upcoming matches of their favourite teams and filters set in advanced.
5.3 Fan Polls and Predictions
- Weekly fan polls on upcoming match outcomes, best player performances, and more.
- Users can make their own match predictions, with leaderboards tracking the most accurate predictors.
- Interactive quizzes and trivia on football history, player stats, and current season facts.
- Rewards system for active participation in polls, predictions, and community engagement, redeemable for forum badges or profile customization options.
6. Content Management
6.1 News and Articles
- The website will feature a mixture of football related news and articles.
- Custom Blog software tightly coupled with the main website.
7. Data Integration
7.1 External Data Sources
The website integrates with external APIs to fetch live scores, player statistics, and team data.
7.2 Data Updates
The system regularly updates data to ensure accuracy and currency.
8. Accessibility and Mobile Responsiveness
8.1 Accessibility Compliance
The website adheres to WCAG accessibility standards to ensure it is accessible to all users.
8.2 Mobile Responsiveness
The website is fully responsive and provides an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices.
9. Security
9.1 Data Encryption
All data transmissions are encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
9.2 Authentication and Authorization
The system implements secure authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect user accounts and personal information.
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