The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast, published by The Athletic, previews the coming weekend's biggest Premier League and European football matches through tactical analysis and data. Hosted by Kate Mason with data writers Liam Tharme and Mark Carey and former England international Rob Green. It has 333 episodes, released weekly, typically 35 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 50,000 to 80,000, with rates of about $900 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Weekly Premier League tactical previews reaching an engaged football audience
- 333 episodes since 2019 with a weekly release and a consistent 35 to 45 minute format
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 224 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Analysis from The Athletic's data writers and former England international Rob Green
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted analysis, expert panel, data review
- Tone
- analytical, engaging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Athletic
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; The Athletic is the publisher, not a sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover football tactics, transfers and tournaments only.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | zonal-marking.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1488523269 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/681ccc7c8b1f3232bc1… |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend Preview: Leeds vs Man United + Spurs vs Coventry | 2026-10-16 | 34 min |
| Liverpool vs Man City preview + a guide to 'rest defence' | 2026-10-09 | 43 min |
| Premier League trends, surprises + disappointments so far | 2026-10-02 | 37 min |
| Spurs vs Aston Villa + the importance of pressing | 2026-09-18 | 47 min |
| Arsenal vs Chelsea + how to rebuild a squad | 2026-09-04 | 42 min |
| Villa vs Arsenal + who has had a quietly good transfer window? | 2026-08-28 | 45 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Athletic's weekly tactical preview of the biggest games across the Premier League and beyond that coming weekend. Take a deep dive into the data and analytics that shape the modern game with The Athletic's data writers Liam Tharme and Mark Carey, supported by the expertise of former England international Rob Green and host Kate Mason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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About The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast is a weekly show from The Athletic that previews the biggest Premier League and European fixtures each weekend. Hosted by Kate Mason, with data writers Liam Tharme and Mark Carey and former England international Rob Green, the show combines tactical analysis with football data and analytics. Episodes run about 35 to 45 minutes.
The feed lists 333 episodes with a weekly cadence and Acast hosting. On Apple Podcasts the show has 224 ratings with an average of 4.6, and most ratings are five stars. The show's listeners are estimated, not reported: the audience is likely football fans aged 25 to 44, weighted to the United Kingdom, and roughly 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode based on ratings and show age.
No sponsors are named in the feed. The estimated rate is about $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, a fit for sports betting, sportswear and data or streaming brands. Sponsor contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
How much does The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $900 to $2,000 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current rate card.
What is The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast about?
It is a weekly preview of the biggest Premier League and European football matches, focusing on tactics, set pieces, pressing and football data. Episodes run about 35 to 45 minutes.
How do I contact The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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