Michael Skubala
Set-piece threatFixed shape
14 matches · 18 Feb 2023 – 18 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
1.64points per game
7-2-5won · drawn · lost
+3.3points vs expected
29%came back when trailing (7)
78%held the lead when ahead (9)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1.64 | 1.57 | 1.36 | 1.30 | 1.37 | 50% | 71% | 25.4 | 22.0 | 0.57 | 0.50 |
| Home | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 1.08 | 1.46 | 60% | 100% | 26.2 | 17.2 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Away | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1.56 | 2.00 | 1.67 | 1.48 | 1.30 | 44% | 50% | 25.0 | 24.7 | 0.78 | 0.67 |
10 matches · 11 Jan 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
1.40points per game
4-2-4won · drawn · lost
+2.1points vs expected
20%came back when trailing (5)
67%held the lead when ahead (6)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1.40 | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.31 | 1.46 | 50% | 60% | 25.4 | 25.3 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Home | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.50 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 1.08 | 1.46 | 50% | 100% | 29.5 | 21.5 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Away | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1.33 | 1.67 | 1.83 | 1.54 | 1.45 | 50% | 33% | 22.7 | 27.8 | 1.00 | 0.83 |
8 matches · 15 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
1.63points per game
4-1-3won · drawn · lost
+2.1points vs expected
25%came back when trailing (4)
80%held the lead when ahead (5)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1.63 | 1.38 | 1.50 | 1.31 | 1.46 | 50% | 75% | 23.8 | 20.5 | 0.63 | 0.50 |
| Home | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.50 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 1.08 | 1.46 | 50% | 100% | 29.5 | 21.5 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Away | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.54 | 1.45 | 50% | 50% | 18.0 | 19.5 | 1.25 | 0.75 |
8 matches · 15 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
1.63points per game
4-1-3won · drawn · lost
+2.1points vs expected
25%came back when trailing (4)
80%held the lead when ahead (5)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1.63 | 1.38 | 1.50 | 1.31 | 1.46 | 50% | 75% | 23.8 | 20.5 | 0.63 | 0.50 |
| Home | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.50 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 1.08 | 1.46 | 50% | 100% | 29.5 | 21.5 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Away | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.54 | 1.45 | 50% | 50% | 18.0 | 19.5 | 1.25 | 0.75 |
Style vs Championship peers (5-year window · 14 matches · 88 peers)
| Metric | Coach | vs peers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.64 | +1.34 | |
| xG difference / match | -0.07 | +0.12 | |
| Possession % | 46.5 | -0.40 | |
| Shots / match | 14.2 | +1.70 | |
| Open-play share of xG | 59% | -1.31 | + = open play, − = set pieces |
| Tackles + interceptions | 23.5 | -0.88 | |
| Fouls / match | 12.1 | +1.18 | |
| Cards / match | 5.00 | +1.71 | |
| Came back when trailing | 29% | +0.09 | of matches trailed |
| Held lead when ahead | 78% | +0.88 | of matches led |
| Substitutions / match | 4.86 | +1.65 | |
| First substitution (min) | 59.3 | +0.59 | + = later |
| Changes shape between games | 23% | -1.27 |
- Usual shape
- 4-2-3-1 (3 shapes used)
- First sub when trailing
- 58.4'
- First sub when leading
- 61.4'
- Makes a change before 60'
- 43% of matches
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 11 | 79% | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1.55 | -0.15 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| 3-1-4-2 | 2 | 14% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | +0.56 | 30 Nov 2024 |
| 5-3-2 | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 9 | 90% | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1.56 | -0.15 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| 5-3-2 | 1 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 8 | 100% | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1.63 | -0.15 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 8 | 100% | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1.63 | -0.15 | 18 Sep 2026 |
2 clubs · 1 caretaker spell · match figures cover the last five years
| Club | From | To | P | W-D-L | PPG | vs xPts | First 10 | Predecessor | Bounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol City current |
Jun 2026 | – | 8 | 4-1-3 | 1.63 | +2.1 | 1.63 | 1.20 | +0.43 |
 Lincoln City caretaker |
Nov 2023 | Jun 2026 | 4 | 2-1-1 | 1.75 | +1.2 | 1.75 | 0.75 | – |
Also recorded: Leeds United (2 matches, Feb 2023)
| Date | Comp | Opponent | Score | xG | Shape | Subs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2026 | UK CHAMP | v WAT | 1–0 W | 1.59 · 0.55 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 63') | |
| 15 Sep 2026 | UK CHAMP | v LNC | 0–1 L | 1.39 · 0.64 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 59') | |
| 12 Sep 2026 | UK CHAMP | at SOU | 1–4 L | 2.43 · 1.95 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 58') | |
| 05 Sep 2026 | UK CHAMP | at BUR | 2–1 W | 0.95 · 0.34 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 61') | came back |
| 01 Sep 2026 | UK CHAMP | at PNE | 3–1 W | 1.14 · 1.85 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 59') | |
| 29 Aug 2026 | UK CHAMP | v PTM | 2–1 W | 0.83 · 1.53 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 68') | |
| 22 Aug 2026 | UK CHAMP | at BRC | 2–2 D | 1.64 · 1.68 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 65') | dropped lead |
| 15 Aug 2026 | UK CHAMP | v MLW | 0–2 L | 0.49 · 3.12 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 46') | |
| 01 Nov 2025 | UK FA Cup | at SAL | 1–1 D | – | 4-2-3-1 | 6 (first 37') | dropped lead · caretaker |