Why the study?
The study was conducted to determine the current state of football injuries and analyze how an increasing number of matches per season impacts player injury rates.
Does an increase in the number of matches in a season increase injuries in football players?
Does an increase in the number of matches in a season increase injuries in football players?
Increasing the number of matches in a football season is associated with a higher risk of player injuries and negative psychological impacts.
Increased match loads may raise football injury rates; leaves open causal thresholds for scheduling guidelines.
The purpose of the study is to determine the current state of the issue of injuries in football and to analyze the extent of the impact of the increase in the number of matches in the season on the rise of player injuries. Research methods: analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature. Research results and conclusions. During the examination of the issue, the following factors and risks affecting the increase in player injuries were identified: an increase in the number of matches in the season, a reduction in recovery time between games, risks of increased injuries among young players, as well as a negative impact on the psychological state of footballers.
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Evgeny Bavykin (2025) studied this question.
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