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The Square Ball

@thesquareball_ · GB · EN

The Square Ball (@thesquareball_), a Leeds, UK-based Leeds United fanzine channel with about 37,000 subscribers and 15,800 median views per video. It posts roughly 50 videos a year, mostly long-form podcasts and match reactions. Sponsored integrations run about $300 to $550 per video.

Why brands book The

Leeds United's long-running fanzine reaching 15,800 median views per video

  • Median of 15,800 views and a p90 of about 25,000 across the last 30 videos.
  • Like rate of 2.6 percent and comment rate of 0.25 percent show an engaged, talkative base.
  • Around 50 uploads in the last 365 days, so a sponsor gets steady weekly exposure.
Best forlocal legal and professional servicessports apparel and fan merchandise
Watch forAudience is concentrated in the UK and centered on one club, so reach outside Leeds fandom is limited.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Association Football85%
Sports Commentary15%
Formats
podcast interviews, match reaction videos, fan reaction roundups
Tone
passionate, candid
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Clean, lightly edited
Typical length
30 to 50 minutes for podcasts, under 60 seconds for Shorts-style clips

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement2.8%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutLeeds United transfer newsDaniel Farke's future and team selectionLeeds United results and league position
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom70%
🇺🇸 United States8%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

12%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
Ad readseparate sponsor segment
Brands seen
Levi SolicitorsSaily
Categories promoted
legal services, travel eSIM
Affiliate links
No

Recent videos such as 'PROPER NORTHERN SAUSAGES | The Square Ball' carry a 'PARTNERS: Levi Solicitors' description block, and 'SIMON GRAYSON: ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS' lists Saily as a partner.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Frank fan language and mild swearing appear in 'YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE | The Square Ball' and 'HEADS MUST ROLL! | FAN REACTION! | Propaganda', with no adult or drug content seen.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube37k16k50

Benchmark score: 87 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers50 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days30 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform7 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 1 days ago.

The Square Ball — Leeds United's original fanzine, est. 1989. We've been covering Leeds United for over 35 years. Whether Leeds are flying high or falling apart, we're here every week with honest, passionate fan-led content. On this channel: Propaganda — Weekly roundup of rival football fan channels. The Weekly Show — A roundup of everything going on in the Leeds United universe. The West Stand — Interviews with players, journalists, and figures from the world of Leeds United. The Match Ball — Post-match reactions after every Leeds game. Plus Football Manager series, transfer specials, and d
The Square Ball's own profile description on YouTube

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About The Square Ball

The Square Ball is a Leeds United fanzine founded in 1989 and running a YouTube channel since 2021. It posts weekly podcasts such as The West Stand interviews, The Weekly Show, and Propaganda roundups of rival fan channels, along with post-match reactions after every Leeds game. Episodes run long, often 30 to 50 minutes, and the channel uploads about once a week.

The audience is mostly UK-based Leeds United supporters aged roughly 25 to 44, estimated from content and engagement rather than measured. The channel's merchandise and TSB+ subscription are promoted alongside the videos, and the fanzine has a print magazine. Sponsorships appear as ad reads in video descriptions.

At about $20 to $35 CPM, sponsored integrations cost roughly $300 to $550 per video, which compares with the $10 to $30 CPM typical of paid ads. Brands selling to Leeds fans, such as local services or football merchandise, should consider booking this channel.

Written from The Square Ball's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Square Ball can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The

How much does The Square Ball charge for a sponsored video?

Sponsored integrations cost about $300 to $550 per video, based on a median of 15,800 views at $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Rates depend on format and the length of the integration. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.

What does The Square Ball post about on YouTube?

The Square Ball posts Leeds United podcasts, interviews with players and journalists, post-match reactions, and fan reaction roundups. Episodes are long-form and the channel uploads roughly once a week.

How do I contact The Square Ball for a brand deal?

Business enquiries go to the email listed on the channel. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.

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