Our Data Sources
Transparency in how we gather and verify football data
Data Accuracy & Integrity
At 101 lottery, we are committed to providing the most accurate and up-to-date football data available. We understand that fans rely on our information to follow their teams, and we take this responsibility seriously.
Where Our Data Comes From
🏆 FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)
For international competitions including the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and official FIFA rankings, we source data directly from FIFA's official channels. This ensures accuracy for the world's most prestigious football events.
- World Cup (Men's & Women's)
- FIFA Rankings
- International Match Calendar
- Official Competition Statistics
📺 ESPN Sports Data
We integrate with ESPN's comprehensive sports data network for extensive coverage of major leagues worldwide. ESPN's editorial standards and global reporting network provide reliable match information and statistics.
- Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga
- MLS, Liga MX, Brazilian Série A
- Match previews and analysis
- Player and team statistics
⚡ API-Football / RapidAPI Sports
Our primary real-time data feed comes from API-Football, one of the most comprehensive football data APIs available. This provides live scores, detailed statistics, and historical data for 900+ leagues worldwide.
- Live scores updated every 15-30 seconds
- 900+ leagues and competitions
- Detailed match events (goals, cards, substitutions)
- Lineups, formations, and player ratings
🇪🇺 UEFA (Union of European Football Associations)
For European club competitions, we reference UEFA's official data for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, as well as European national team competitions.
- UEFA Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- UEFA Conference League
- UEFA European Championship
🏟️ Official League Sources
We also reference official league websites and APIs for specific competitions:
- Premier League - premierleague.com
- La Liga - laliga.com
- Bundesliga - bundesliga.com
- Serie A - legaseriea.it
- Ligue 1 - ligue1.com
👁️ Editorial Verification
Our editorial team cross-references data from multiple sources, especially for:
- High-profile matches with discrepancies
- Historical statistics verification
- Breaking news and transfer information
- User-reported data issues
Update Frequency
| Data Type | Update Frequency | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Live Scores | Every 30 seconds during matches | Official feeds |
| Match Statistics | Real-time during matches | Official + Data partners |
| Fixtures | Daily updates | League schedules |
| Team Information | Weekly updates | Multiple sources |
| League Standings | After each match completion | Calculated from results |
| Historical Data | As corrections needed | Verified archives |
Data Quality Measures
- Multi-source verification: We compare data from multiple sources before publishing
- Automated anomaly detection: Our systems flag unusual data patterns for human review
- User feedback integration: We investigate all user-reported discrepancies
- Regular audits: Our team conducts periodic reviews of data accuracy
Corrections Policy
Despite our best efforts, errors can occasionally occur. When they do, we:
- Investigate all reported inaccuracies within 24 hours
- Correct confirmed errors as quickly as possible
- Note significant corrections on affected pages when appropriate
- Learn from errors to improve our verification processes
If you notice any data inaccuracies, please contact us with details and we will investigate promptly.
Data Limitations
We strive for completeness, but some limitations exist:
- Lower-tier leagues may have less detailed statistics available
- Historical data before certain dates may be incomplete
- Some specialized statistics (e.g., xG, heat maps) may not be available for all matches
- Real-time updates may experience brief delays during high-traffic periods
