Editorial Policy & Standards
How the MatchHighlights editorial team sources highlights, checks the facts, and keeps our match pages accurate and up to date.
Accuracy & Fact-Checking
Every result, scoreline, goalscorer and match report we publish is cross-checked against at least two independent, authoritative sources before it goes live. In practice that means confirming the details against a combination of ESPN, Sky Sports, BBC Sport, the official competition (FIFA, UEFA or the league) and the clubs' own channels. We never rely on a single source for a result.
Our match write-ups are written to be evergreen and factual: the scorers, the minutes, the final score and the competition round. Where we describe the run of play, we keep it grounded in what actually happened on the pitch.
How We Source Highlights
MatchHighlights does not host or upload any video. Every highlight is embedded directly from YouTube using the official YouTube API Services, and each clip remains hosted on and owned by its respective rights holder. We curate and organise those official uploads so fans can find them quickly by match, league and competition. For the full details of how we use the YouTube API, see our YouTube API Compliance page.
Updates & Corrections
We take accuracy seriously. If we get something wrong, we fix it. When a match page is meaningfully edited after it was first published — for example when we add a full write-up or correct a detail — the page shows an Updated date so you can see it has been revised.
Spotted an error? We welcome reader corrections. Reach us through our Contact page with the page URL and the correction, and we'll review it and update the page if confirmed.
Who Writes This
Match pages and guides are curated and edited by the MatchHighlights editorial team — football followers who cover the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and the FIFA World Cup. Learn more about us on the About page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does MatchHighlights verify match facts?
Every scoreline, scorer and match report we publish is cross-checked against at least two independent, authoritative sources — typically ESPN, Sky Sports, BBC Sport, FIFA/UEFA, and the clubs’ official channels. We never rely on a single source for a result.
Where do the highlight videos come from?
We do not host any video. Highlights are embedded directly from YouTube via the official YouTube API Services and remain owned by their respective rights holders. See our YouTube API Compliance page for details.
How do you keep pages up to date?
Match write-ups are evergreen: once a game is played, the result does not change, but we correct any error promptly and refresh a page when new context is warranted. Pages that have been meaningfully edited after publication show an “Updated” date.
How do I report an error?
Email us via the Contact page with the page URL and the correction. We review reader corrections and fix confirmed errors as quickly as we can.
Report a Correction
Found a factual error on a match page? Let us know and we'll put it right.
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