football

Query football-data.org API for fixtures, scores, and standings.

Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arturgoms/homelab --skill football-arturgoms
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Skill: football
Source: https://github.com/arturgoms/homelab/tree/main/nanobot/config/workspace/skills/football
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arturgoms/homelab --skill football-arturgoms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires football_api.py, searxng_search.py, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides quick access to football (soccer) match information, including fixtures, scores, and league standings, directly from the football-data.org API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Match Information: Get upcoming fixtures, recent results, and live scores for various teams and competitions.
  • League Standings: Retrieve current league tables for supported competitions.
  • Team Search: Find team IDs for use in API calls.
  • Use Case: Ask "What are the next 3 matches for Manchester United?" or "Show me the current Premier League standings."

Quick Start

Use the football skill to find the next 30 days of scheduled matches for the team 'cruzeiro'.

Frequently Asked Questions about football

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get live soccer scores and current match fixtures using an API?

You can retrieve live soccer scores and match fixtures by querying the football-data.org API. This skill fetches today's games, upcoming fixtures, and live results directly from the endpoint for various teams and competitions.

Can I retrieve league standings for specific soccer competitions?

Yes, you can retrieve current league standings for supported soccer competitions. The skill queries the API to fetch and display the league tables directly.

How do I find upcoming matches for a specific soccer team?

To find upcoming matches, you can search for the team to get its ID, then query matches by team and status. The skill supports fetching scheduled fixtures for the next 30 days.

What are the rate limits when querying football data and fixtures?

The football-data.org API requires efficient usage due to rate limits. The skill is designed to handle these constraints while fetching match data and converting UTC timestamps to the America/Sao_Paulo timezone.

Does this football data skill handle timezone conversion for match times?

Yes, the skill handles timezone conversion from UTC to America/Sao_Paulo. This ensures match fixtures and live score times are displayed in the correct local timezone.