Football Data Analytics - Python Basics

Designed for beginners with little or no programming background, FC Python's Python Basics course introduces the core concepts of the Python language through football-themed examples. Topics covered include numbers, strings and variables, comparisons and logic, if statements, for and while loops, lists, dictionaries, Python modules, creating functions, and an introduction to expected goals. The course is aimed at those who want to learn Python but may lack access to paid resources or a formal maths or programming background.

The course is delivered entirely online and free of charge by FC Python, a provider focused on making coding accessible to the football community. It is self-paced and can be completed in a day or less. No formal qualification or credential is awarded upon completion, but the series serves as a recommended stepping stone to FC Python's more advanced data analysis and visualisation content.