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Set Piece Statistics

Set piece statistics measure actions that originate from dead-ball situations, where play is restarted after a stoppage. Common set piece situations include:
  • Corner kicks
  • Free kicks
  • Penalties
  • Throw-ins
These situations are strategically important because they create structured attacking opportunities and often lead to high-probability scoring chances. Each set piece event records:
  • Player delivering the set piece
  • Delivery type (cross, shot, pass)
  • Target zone
  • Outcome of the action

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Set Piece Metrics

Corners

Total number of corner kicks won by the team.

Penalty Awarded

Total number of penalties awarded to the team.

Penalty Committed

Total number of penalties conceded by the player or team.

Penalty Scored

Total number of penalties successfully converted into goals.

Penalty Missed

Total number of penalties that failed to result in a goal.

Direct Set Piece Goal Scored

Total number of goals scored directly from set pieces without any additional touch from teammates.

Throw-In Total

Total number of throw-ins taken by the team.

Throw-In Success

Total number of throw-ins where the receiving teammate successfully controls the ball.

Throw-In Cross Total

Total number of crosses delivered directly from throw-in situations.

Throw-In Cross Success

Total number of successful crosses delivered from throw-ins.

Throw-In Long Pass Total

Total number of long passes initiated from throw-ins.

Throw-In Long Pass Success

Total number of successful long passes from throw-ins.

Throw-In Short Pass Total

Total number of short passes initiated from throw-ins.

Throw-In Short Pass Success

Total number of successful short passes from throw-ins.

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Penalty Conversion Rate

Penalty conversion rate measures the efficiency of converting penalties into goals. Penalty Conversion Rate=Penalty ScoredPenalty Scored+Penalty Missed×100\text{Penalty Conversion Rate} = \frac{\text{Penalty Scored}}{\text{Penalty Scored} + \text{Penalty Missed}} \times 100

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Throw-In Success Rate

Throw-in success rate measures how often a throw-in results in controlled possession by a teammate. Throw-In Success Rate=Throw-In SuccessThrow-In Total×100\text{Throw-In Success Rate} = \frac{\text{Throw-In Success}}{\text{Throw-In Total}} \times 100

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Throw-In Cross Success Rate

This metric evaluates how effectively throw-ins are used to deliver crosses into attacking areas. Throw-In Cross Success Rate=Throw-In Cross SuccessThrow-In Cross Total×100\text{Throw-In Cross Success Rate} = \frac{\text{Throw-In Cross Success}}{\text{Throw-In Cross Total}} \times 100

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Throw-In Long Pass Accuracy

This metric measures the effectiveness of long throw-ins delivered into the attacking area. Throw-In Long Pass Accuracy=Throw-In Long Pass SuccessThrow-In Long Pass Total×100\text{Throw-In Long Pass Accuracy} = \frac{\text{Throw-In Long Pass Success}}{\text{Throw-In Long Pass Total}} \times 100

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Throw-In Short Pass Accuracy

This metric measures the effectiveness of short throw-in passes used to retain possession. Throw-In Short Pass Accuracy=Throw-In Short Pass SuccessThrow-In Short Pass Total×100\text{Throw-In Short Pass Accuracy} = \frac{\text{Throw-In Short Pass Success}}{\text{Throw-In Short Pass Total}} \times 100

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Relationship Between Set Piece Metrics

Set piece statistics follow several logical relationships. Total Penalties=Penalty Scored+Penalty Missed\text{Total Penalties} = \text{Penalty Scored} + \text{Penalty Missed} Throw-In Cross Total=Throw-In Cross Success+Throw-In Cross Fail\text{Throw-In Cross Total} = \text{Throw-In Cross Success} + \text{Throw-In Cross Fail} Throw-In Long Pass Total=Throw-In Long Pass Success+Throw-In Long Pass Fail\text{Throw-In Long Pass Total} = \text{Throw-In Long Pass Success} + \text{Throw-In Long Pass Fail} Throw-In Short Pass Total=Throw-In Short Pass Success+Throw-In Short Pass Fail\text{Throw-In Short Pass Total} = \text{Throw-In Short Pass Success} + \text{Throw-In Short Pass Fail}

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Tactical Interpretation

Set piece statistics help analysts evaluate:
  • Efficiency of structured attacking plays
  • Penalty-taking effectiveness
  • Set piece delivery quality
  • Throw-in strategies for ball progression
Teams with well-structured set piece routines often gain a significant advantage, as dead-ball situations allow pre-planned attacking movements.

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Example Set Piece Scenario

Corner Kick → Cross into Box → Attacker Header Goal → Ball enters the goal Free Kick → Direct Shot Direct Set Piece Goal → Goal scored without additional touch

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Common Set Piece Situations

Set piece actions typically occur during:
  • Corner kicks
  • Direct free kicks
  • Indirect free kicks
  • Penalty kicks
  • Throw-ins

Crossing

Cross deliveries frequently originate from corner kicks and free kicks.

Shooting

Many set piece situations result in shot attempts.

Aerial Duels

Aerial contests commonly occur during set piece deliveries.

Chance Creation

Set pieces often create scoring opportunities.