Telling the story of the game at a glance - introducing Match Momentum

Match Momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team's threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute.

So maybe you couldn't watch the match, but you've seen the final score. You might also have looked at how many shots your team had, how many saves your keeper made, and how much possession your side managed. So far, so traditional, right?

But that doesn't always tell the full story of how your team got on.

This is where our new feature called Match Momentum can help. It's a dynamic approach to data visualisation, helping to tell you the flow of a Premier League match in real time, but also providing the story of the game at a glance.

To see Match Momentum in action, simply select the game you are interested in from the Scores & Fixtures page and select the Match Stats tab when the game has kicked off.

What does Match Momentum measure?

By looking at on-the-ball action, Match Momentum lets the audience see how the game unfolded and how threatening either team was at certain points in time during the 90 minutes.

Essentially, you are able to better understand the flow of the match and how the game swung between the two teams, as it measures the likelihood of the team in possession scoring within the next 10 seconds. It does this by placing a value on the quality of possession and where it occurs on the pitch.

How often is Match Momentum updated during a game?

Once the game kicks off, Match Momentum kicks in. Each bar on the Match Momentum graph represents a single minute and the in-play data updates as the match evolves.

For every minute, Match Momentum looks at the two most threatening situations each team had in the build-up to that minute, to see which team was most likely to score at that time.

What competitions is Match Momentum available for?

Match Momentum is currently available for the Premier League and the Scottish Premiership only.

Which match incidents will be marked on the graph?

This is our first version of this feature and the plan over time is to look at how we might add key incidents to the graph such as goals scored or red cards, and to explore other match events that can affect the run of play.

Do I need to be signed in to see Match Momentum?

Yes, to see Match Momentum in action, you will need to be signed in to a BBC account. If you are not signed in, you will be prompted to do so, or you can set yourself up with a BBC account, which only takes a couple of minutes.

Having a BBC account allows you to access a number of services across the BBC, such as watching programmes on iPlayer, personalising your BBC Sport experience with the BBC Sport app, or taking part in votes such as Goal of the Month and Strictly Come Dancing.