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Video-Based Analysis of Goal-Scoring Patterns in the UEFA Women’s Champions League: A Comparative Study of the 2023–24 and 2024–25 Seasons

UEFA Kadınlar Şampiyonlar Ligi’nde Gol Atma Örüntülerinin Video Analiziyle İncelenmesi: 2023–2024 ve 2024–2025 Sezonlarının Karşılaştırmalı Analizi

Erhan Işıkdemir(NEVSEHIR HACI BEKTAS VELI UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-4443-2222
Sude Apaydın(NEVŞEHİR HACI BEKTAŞ VELİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0002-7775-9595
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227–243
Publication Date
2026-10-23
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The findings revealed significant differences between seasons in the distribution of match outcomes (χ²(2, N = 120) = 13.00, p = 0.002, V = 0.329) and in the effect of scoring the first goal on match outcome (χ²(2, N = 119) = 10.00, p = 0.007, V = 0.291).

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Objective & Hypothesis:The aim of this study was to examine goals scored in the UEFA Women’s Champions League during the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 seasons in terms of technical, tactical, and situational variables and to determine differences between the two seasons.
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Key Findings & Data:A total of 424 goal events recorded in 122 matches were evaluated through systematic video analysis.
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Conclusion & Impact:The findings revealed significant differences between seasons in the distribution of match outcomes (χ²(2, N = 120) = 13.00, p = 0.002, V = 0.329) and in the effect of scoring the first goal on match outcome (χ²(2, N = 119) = 10.00, p = 0.007, V = 0.291).
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2023–2024 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Kadın Futbolu · UEFA Kadınlar Şampiyonlar Ligi · Performans Analizi

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine goals scored in the UEFA Women’s Champions League during the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 seasons in terms of technical, tactical, and situational variables and to determine differences between the two seasons. The study was conducted using a quantitative descriptive content analysis design. The population consisted of all official matches played during the two seasons, and no sampling procedure was applied. A total of 424 goal events recorded in 122 matches were evaluated through systematic video analysis. Data were obtained from the official UEFA website and included match outcome, impact of the first goal, goal-scoring zone, contact surface used in the shot, goal timing, number of contacts before scoring, and set-piece situations. Statistical analyses were performed using Jamovi software. Categorical variables were summarized using frequencies and percentages, and differences between seasons were examined using the Pearson chi-square test (p < 0.05). The findings revealed significant differences between seasons in the distribution of match outcomes (χ²(2, N = 120) = 13.00, p = 0.002, V = 0.329) and in the effect of scoring the first goal on match outcome (χ²(2, N = 119) = 10.00, p = 0.007, V = 0.291). Most goals were scored inside the penalty area (89.2%), using the foot (78.8%), and following a one-touch action (66.5%). However, no significant differences were found between seasons regarding the distribution of technical and tactical variables. These findings suggest that goal-scoring characteristics in elite women’s football remained largely consistent across the two seasons examined.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, UEFA Kadınlar Şampiyonlar Ligi’nin 2023–2024 ve 2024–2025 sezonlarında oynanan müsabakalarda ev sahibi–deplasman durumu ile kaydedilen gollerin teknik, taktik ve durumsal değişkenler açısından incelenmesi ve iki sezon arasındaki farklılıkların belirlenmesidir. Araştırma nicel betimsel içerik analizi modelinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmanın evrenini ilgili iki sezonda oynanan tüm resmi müsabakalar oluşturmuş, örneklem seçimine gidilmemiştir. Toplam 122 müsabakada kaydedilen 424 gol olayı sistematik video analizi yöntemiyle değerlendirilmiştir. Veriler UEFA’nın resmi internet sitesinden elde edilmiş; maç sonucu, ilk golün etkisi, gol bölgesi, vuruşta kullanılan temas yüzeyi, gol zamanı, gol öncesi temas sayısı ve duran top organizasyonları analiz edilmiştir. İstatistiksel değerlendirmeler Jamovi yazılımında gerçekleştirilmiş; kategorik veriler frekans ve yüzde değerleriyle özetlenmiş, sezonlar arasındaki farklılıklar Pearson Ki-kare testi ile incelenmiştir (p<0.05). Bulgular, maç sonuçlarının dağılımında (χ²(2, N=120)=13.00, p=0.002, V=0.329) ve ilk golü atan takımların maç sonucuna etkisinde (χ²(2, N=119)=10.00, p=0.007, V=0.291) sezonlar arasında anlamlı farklılıklar olduğunu göstermiştir. Gollerin çoğu ceza sahası içinden (%89,2), ayakla (%78,8) ve tek temas sonrası (%66,5) kaydedilmiştir. Ancak teknik ve taktik değişkenlerin dağılımı açısından sezonlar arasında anlamlı farklılık bulunmamıştır. Bulgular, elit düzey kadın futbolunda gol üretim özelliklerinin iki sezonda büyük ölçüde benzerlik gösterdiğini ortaya koymaktadır.

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Işıkdemir, E., Apaydın, S. (2026). Video-Based Analysis of Goal-Scoring Patterns in the UEFA Women’s Champions League: A Comparative Study of the 2023–24 and 2024–25 Seasons. Yalova Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 2, 227–243. https://ajindex.com/articles/1626765

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