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Scottish Premiership shifts to more technical play
Early-season data shows Scottish Premiership teams are adopting more technical passing and higher possession levels.
In brief
Early-season data shows Scottish Premiership teams are adopting more technical passing and higher possession levels. Scottish Premiership teams are increasing passing accuracy to 81% and possession to 50% this season after adopting more technical play. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Scottish Premiership style shift
Early-season data shows Scottish Premiership teams are adopting more technical passing and higher possession levels.
Passing accuracy up to 81%
Passing accuracy has increased to 81% from 73% in 2023-24, with long passes dropping to 13% of total passes.
Dundee United's change
Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin said Jens Berthel Askou gave 'guys like myself a bit of a wake-up call'.
“guys like myself a bit of a wake-up call”
Motherwell and Falkirk success
Motherwell and Falkirk finished in top half of table with high attendances and transfer income after adopting technical play.
Hearts' possession rise
Hearts increased their average possession from 42% last term to 50% this season with accurate passes per match rising from 219 to 320.
More shots but fewer goals
Premiership goals per game are at lowest since 2021-22 but shots per match have increased to 29.
St Johnstone promotion
St Johnstone's return to the league after replacing Livingston has added another team playing more expansive brand of football.
Hibernian's new coach
Hibernian's new Dutch head coach Marink Reedijk promises 'brave and intense' style of play.
“brave and intense”
At a glance
Scottish Premiership teams are increasing passing accuracy to 81% and possession to 50% this season after adopting more technical play.
