Tom Hancock

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

Fulham manager Chris Coleman gestures from the touchline during the Premier League match against Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London, UK on 29 November, 2006.

Line-up quiz! Can you name Fulham's XI from their 2-1 win over Arsenal in 2006?

By Tom Hancock published

QUIZ! Fulham recorded their first Premier League victory against Arsenal 19 years ago, but who played for the Cottagers that night?

QUIZ!
Matheus Cunha removes his shirt in celebration after scoring for Wolves in the Premier League match against Aston Villa at Molineux in Wolverhampton, UK on 1 February, 2025.

'It’s impossible to be honest… I've made it clear that I need to take the next step, I want to fight for titles, I had a lot of offers' Matheus Cunha transfer hint met with backlash

By Tom Hancock published

Wolves star Matheus Cunha has enraged his own supporters with a recent interview

Transfers
Manchester City's Erling Haaland talks with manager Pep Guardiola during the UEFA Champions League match against Sparta Prague at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK on 23 October, 2024.

Manchester City set to lose Erling Haaland for the season, following Pep Guardiola comments

By Tom Hancock published

Manchester City star Erling Haaland came off injured after scoring in the FA Cup quarter-final victory at Bournemouth on Sunday

Stories
Paul Scholes looks on while working as a pundit for TNT Sports during the UEFA Europa League match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad at Old Trafford in Manchester, UK on 13 March, 2025.

Manchester United legend predicts rivals' points deduction as major decision looms

By Tom Hancock published

Paul Scholes has opened up about one of the Premier League's hottest talking points in years

Stories
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Carlos Alcaraz of Everton in action during the Premier League match at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England on 12 February, 2025

Key stats as Liverpool host Everton in second Merseyside derby of season

By Tom Hancock published

We've crunched some numbers as the Reds and Blues prepare to face off at Anfield

Analysis
Anthony Elanga and Nikola Milenkovic of Nottingham Forest embrace in celebration after a goal during the Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion at the City Ground in Nottingham, UK on 1 February, 2025.

Fantasy Premier League tips for Gameweek 30: Why you should consider key Nottingham Forest pair

By Tom Hancock published

Forest are flying as we hit the business end of the season, and we've picked out two affordable FPL picks from Nuno Espirito Santo's Champions League chasers

Analysis
Jean-Phillipe Mateta of Crystal Palace celebrates with teammates Eberechi Eze and Ismaila Sarr after scoring during the Premier League match against Chelsea at Selhurst Park in London, UK on 4 January, 2025.

Fantasy Premier League tips for Gameweek 30: Crystal Palace stars could hold the key

By Tom Hancock published

Will you bring any of the Eagles' in-form attacking trio into your FPL team for the latest round?

Analysis
AFC Bournemouth players celebrate after beating Wolverhampton Wanderers in a penalty shootout in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England on 1 March, 2025

Key stats and facts as Preston welcome Aston Villa and Manchester City travel to Bournemouth in FA Cup quarter-finals

By Tom Hancock published

Cup stats The FA Cup semi-final line-up will be completed on Sunday

Cup stats
Fulham players celebrate after beating Manchester United in a penalty shootout in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on 2 March, 2025

Key stats as Fulham entertain Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest visit Brighton in first two FA Cup quarter-finals

By Tom Hancock published

By Saturday evening, we'll know the first two of this season's FA Cup semi-finalists

Analysis
England players celebrate after Myles Lewis-Skelly scored the opening goal in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Albania at Wembley Stadium, London, March 2025

Stats and facts to set the scene as England face Latvia in World Cup qualifying

By Tom Hancock published

Our look ahead to Thomas Tuchel's second game as Three Lions boss

Analysis
Wales players celebrate a goal against Iceland during the UEFA Nations League match at the Cardiff City Stadium, November 2024

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

Analysis
Northern Ireland players celebrate after Isaac Price scored to complete a hat-trick in the UEFA Nations League match against Bulgaria at Windsor Park in Belfast, October 2024

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

Analysis
England manager Thomas Tuchel speaks at a press conference, March 2025

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

Analysis
Andy Robertson celebrates with John McGinn after scoring Scotland's winning goal in stoppage time against Poland in the Nations League in Warsaw, November 2024

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

Analysis
The Carabao Cup on a green plinth at Wembley Stadium, February 2023

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

The Final countdown
Arsenal's William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes embrace each other in celebration at full-time of the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on 25 January, 2025

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

FPL Tips
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, wearing a white, black and red tracksuit top, looks on ahead of the Premier League match against Southampton at Anfield on 8 March, 2025

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

FPL Tips
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim reacts at full-time of the Premier League match against Arsenal at Old Trafford on 9 March, 2025

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

Analysis
Harvey Elliott celebrates with his arms outstretched after scoring the winning goal for Liverpool against PSG in the Champions League last 16 first leg match at the Parc des Princes in Paris on 5 March, 2025

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

Analysis
Chelsea's Cole Palmer crouches while waiting for play to restart in the Premier League match against Southampton at Stamford Bridge on 25 February, 2025

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

Stories
Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates with Mo Salah after scoring Liverpool's second goal in the Premier League match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on 23 February, 2025

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

Stories
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku takes on Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 4 December, 2024

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

Analysis
A close-up showing the Liverpool crest on a red shirt and the PSG crest on a dark blue shirt

Statistically Speaking... PSG vs Liverpool

By Tom Hancock published

A statistical preview of Wednesday night's heavyweight Champions League clash

Analysis
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim, wearing a black coat, applauds the fans at the end of the FA Cup fifth round match against Fulham at Old Trafford on 2 March, 2025

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

Analysis
Harry Kewell looks on while playing for Leeds United against Liverpool, 2002

The best Australian players in Premier League history

By Tom Hancock published

Selecting the Prem's outstanding Aussies from over the years

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