# The Starting XI — Your Football. Your Way.

> Your Football. Your Way. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Birkby.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-starting-xi/id6754779337 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Birkby](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849993604)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0.1 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-starting-xi/id6754779337/reviews.md

## What is The Starting XI?

The Starting XI is your football hub for live scores, match analysis, and the best soccer content from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and top football podcasts.

LIVE SCORES & RESULTS
Real-time scores, standings, and stats across 25+ leagues. Live Activities put scores on your lock screen.

MATCH ANALYSIS
Pre-match previews and post-match breakdowns for every game. Key patterns, player ratings, form analysis, injury news. Real insights, not stat dumps.

AUDIO MATCH SUMMARIES
Miss a match? Listen to AI-generated recaps. Catch up in minutes.

SHARE YOUR MATCH MOMENTS
Tap any finished match to create a beautifully designed share card... score, momentum chart, and a pundit verdict on what happened. One tap to share with your friends.

FOOTBALL CONTENT FEED
Videos and podcasts from official team channels and top football creators. Filtered by your favourite teams and leagues. No algorithm noise.

NOTIFICATIONS YOU'LL ACTUALLY WANT
Pick your level - Minimal, Standard, or Everything - then mix and match. Prediction reminders, results, audio summaries. No goal alerts. No noise.

PREDICTIONS & YOUR STARTING XI
Predict match winner, exact score, both teams to score, over/under. Track your accuracy, build a streak. Invite friends to join your Starting XI squad and see who tops the leaderboard. No real money.

MATCH DATA
League tables, standings, team pages with fixtures and results, player profiles, and transfer history.
Live scores. Tactical analysis. Predictions. Shareable moments. All in one dark-mode app.

The Starting XI is independent and not affiliated with any football league, club, or governing body.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-05-11

Filter your feed by content type. See what you want, skip what you don't.
Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2 — 2026-02-21

- New: AI Team Analysis for England and Italy — tap any team for form, tactics, and performance insights
- Improved feed — smoother scrolling and tap responsiveness
- League tables now handle all conference formats correctly
- Bug fixes and performance polish

### 1.1 — 2026-01-31

- Improved feed layout and audio card designs
- Match insights for teams you follow
- Quick actions - long press any card
- Easier profile personalization
- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-01-21

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-05-19.*