ArticleBritish journal of sports medicine2025
Evolving running load demands and fixture congestion in the English Premier League: a decade of insights from 2015/2016 to 2024/2025.
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Abstract
objectivesTo describe the running load demands and fixture congestion of English Premier League (EPL) teams from seasons 2015/2016 to 2024/2025.
methodsA total of 3750 games across ten seasons were analysed for team total distance (TD), high-intensity distance (HID; >5.5 m/s), high-speed running distance (HSR; 5.5-7 m/s) and sprint distance (SprD; >7 m/s). Matches were tracked using semi-automated systems; TRACAB (2015/2016-2018/2019) and Second Spectrum (2S; 2019/2020-2024/2025). Match minutes (Wyscout) were used to calculate total and congested minutes per season.
resultsSignificant small to large increases (all p<
conclusionRunning load demands (TD, HID, HSR, SprD, HID/min, HSR/min and SprD/min), total match minutes and congested minutes have increased over the last decade. The top six teams are exposed to more total and congested minutes than other teams. Continuous monitoring of player responses to these increased demands is essential to better understand the potential impact on player health, especially those with more exposure.
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