Bundesliga results create interesting trend

Liam Watson

The German Bundesliga has been back for three game weeks and so far, we’ve seen an interesting set of results that show how home advantage could be made redundant with a significant trend.

It may only be a small sample size, but it says a lot about the influence of crowds.

While it is hard to judge whether it’s a sign of things to come given the rarity of the coronavirus situation, it’s tough to look past it if you’re trying to tip future results in the Bundesliga.

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Since the league restart on May 16th there have been 36 fixtures in total, but only eight of them have seen the home side go on to pick up the three points. Half of those victories came from top-four sides Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mönchengladbach.

It means that the percentage of wins by a home team sits at just 22.2% since the Bundesliga returned behind closed doors.

It does paint a clear picture to suggest that a good home crowd advantage does have a significant bearing on the result – especially if a team is chasing an equaliser or match-winner.

However, in the current climate it’s the teams on their travels who are finding it easier to pick up points, a reversal of the common thought that you must maximise points gained on the table in home comforts.

It could simply just be an anomaly, but without those supporters cheering from the stands, the thought of a home team gaining an advantage over the opposition becomes irrelevant.

Without crowds, home teams simply don’t have that extra backing to push them on, eliminating the pressure away teams face when visiting.

If the interesting Bundesliga trend does continue, it will highlight the true value of results with home advantage when the stands are filled to capacity.

If you’re looking at the next batch of fixtures coming up, you’d probably lean towards the away sides being more likely to bring home a victory.

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Football West hosts Papua Football Academy as Asian ties deepen

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Football West has hosted members of the Papua Football Academy from Indonesia on an eleven-day exchange visit to Perth, marking a significant step in the governing body’s Asian Engagement Strategy and demonstrating football’s capacity to build meaningful cross-cultural relationships across the region.

Supported by the WA Government, the visit brought 60 players aged 13 to 15 from across Papua province to train alongside Football West Academy players and local clubs, including Perth Azzurri and Perth Glory. The group also attended A-League and New Balance NPL WA matches, toured Optus Stadium, visited the WA Institute of Sport, ECU Joondalup and John Curtin College of Arts, and met with the Indonesian Consulate General in Perth.

“Football West is committed to leading football diplomacy in the region, and this program is a great example of football’s power to connect people, build relationships and create genuine pathways,” said Football West Asian Engagement Advisor Robbie Gaspar. “It’s all about the people-to-people connections”.

 

Leading initiatives

Established in 2022 through a partnership between PT Freeport Indonesia and the Football Association of Indonesia, the Papua Football Academy provides high-performance training, education and welfare support for talented young players from one of Indonesia’s most geographically remote provinces. The program has quickly become one of Indonesia’s leading youth development initiatives, with ambitions to build international connections through training camps, matches and partnerships.

Papua Football Academy Director Wolfgang Pikal said the visit had provided his players and coaches with a standard of facilities and competition exposure unavailable at home. “We have nothing like this in Papua,” he said. “It has allowed the coaches to learn something new and for the kids to measure themselves against young players in Perth.”

Pikal flagged hopes of placing two or three players in Perth competitions in the future as the partnership develops.

BDAFA emphasies youth and community through football initiatives

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As the 2026 grassroots season begins, Bankstown District Amateur Football Association (BDAFA) commenced a series of initiatives to underline the importance of community, youth participation and inclusivity.

Accessible, affordable, enjoyable

The work of BDAFA highlights the core values which uphold grassroots football in Australia.

Bringing the community together, creating inclusive environments, and keeping the game affordable are all at the forefront of recent initiatives.

As a result, the 2026 season promises to be a huge success for all involved – from players to volunteers.

“At the heart of everything BDAFA does is our community,” said General Manager, Leanne Millar, via press release.

“This season, we’re proud to be keeping football affordable for our children and creating competitions where everyone feels welcome to be part of the game.”

The vision to ensure football remains accessible – whether socially or financially – is behind BDAFA’s work. Providing free footballs for kindergarten students, and capping registration fees for 6 and 7-year-olds at $50 highlight the organisation’s commitment to the grassroots landscape in the region.

 

Creating a home for all

Moreover, supporting drives to increase participation in the local community – from young people to Over-35s, is the recently established Bankstown “Home of Football.”

But while a multi-purpose facility and synthetic pitch are welcome additions to the local infrastructure, their value goes far deeper.

The “Home of Football” is not just a venue for the game itself, but a place where all can come together through a shared love of football.

“The development of Bankstown’s Home of Football is one of the most significant milestones in the association’s history,” continued Millar.

“The synthetic pitch has been in use for the past three years, and now, with the completion of the building, we have a truly multi-purpose venue that will serve not only our football community but the wider community as well.”

Grassroots is the foundation of the game we love.

Thankfully, BDAFA is making sure it has a sustainable and successful future ahead.

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