Tom Hancock
Tom Hancock started freelancing for FourFourTwo in April 2019 and has also written for the Premier League and Opta Analyst, among others. He supports Wycombe Wanderers and has a soft spot for Wealdstone. A self-confessed statto, he has been known to watch football with a spreadsheet (or several) open...
Latest articles by Tom Hancock

A goal-fest in store as Wales entertain Kazakhstan in their first game of 2025?
By Tom Hancock published
Key stats and facts as Wales begin their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign

Here's what to look out for as in-form Northern Ireland gear up for Switzerland friendly
By Tom Hancock published
Our statistical preview of Friday's big game in Belfast

What to look out for as Thomas Tuchel's England tenure gets underway with Albania clash
By Tom Hancock published
Some stats and facts to preview England's opening 2026 World Cup qualifier at Wembley

3 things to keep an eye on as Scotland look to avoid Nations League relegation in Greece play-off
By Tom Hancock published
Our stats-focused look ahead to the Scots' huge first game of the year

Carabao Cup final: Key storylines as Liverpool and Newcastle meet at Wembley
By Tom Hancock published
The Final countdown A statistical and historical look ahead to the first major final of the season

Fantasy Premier League tips for Gameweek 29: Should you give your defence a London flavour?
By Tom Hancock published
FPL Tips Arsenal and West Ham defenders could serve you well in the latest round of FPL

Fantasy Premier League tips for Gameweek 29: What to do with your attack with Mo Salah and Alexander Isak not in Premier League action
By Tom Hancock published
FPL Tips FPL players have this weekend's Carabao Cup final to consider when selecting their latest line-ups

Manchester United and Tottenham looking to make home advantage count as Premier League duo aim for Europa League quarter-finals
By Tom Hancock published
A statistical look ahead to Man United meeting with Real Sociedad and Spurs' showdown with AZ Alkmaar in the last 16 of the Europa League

Liverpool with work to do, Arsenal effectively there and Aston Villa looking good as three Premier League sides in Champions League last 16 action
By Tom Hancock published
A statistical preview of the second legs of the Champions League last 16, with three English clubs hoping to book their place in the quarter-finals

Fantasy Premier League tips for Gameweek 28: Time for a change amid Cole Palmer drought?
By Tom Hancock published
Chelsea's star man is without a goal contribution in seven Premier League games

Fantasy Premier League tips for Gameweek 28: Bet on Reds
By Tom Hancock published
Make sure your FPL team is stocked with Liverpool stars ahead of this weekend's Premier League action

Statistically Speaking... Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
By Tom Hancock published
A statistical preview of the big Saturday lunchtime game in the Premier League race for Europe

Statistically Speaking... PSG vs Liverpool
By Tom Hancock published
A statistical preview of Wednesday night's heavyweight Champions League clash

Statistically Speaking... Manchester United facing 50-year low
By Tom Hancock published
Sitting 14th with 11 Premier League games to go this season, the current Manchester United crop are on course to make unwanted history

The best Australian players in Premier League history
By Tom Hancock published
Selecting the Prem's outstanding Aussies from over the years

The best Argentine players in Premier League history
By Tom Hancock published
A look at Argentina's standout Prem stars

English clubs who played in the European Cup or Champions League
By Tom Hancock published
English sides have been playing in Europe's top club competition since the 1950s

The most Premier League appearances without winning an England cap
By Tom Hancock published
These English players are all Premier League veterans, but they never got a taste of senior international football

The best Scandinavian players ever
By Tom Hancock published
A look at the finest footballing talent from Denmark, Norway and Sweden

Clubs who changed their name
By Tom Hancock published
Looking at some of the English clubs who took on a new identity...

Managers who managed more than one club in the same city
By Tom Hancock published
From Bruce to Benitez and Menotti to Mourinho...

Long-distance domestic fixtures
By Tom Hancock published
There are away days, and then there are these...
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