Importing fixtures

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Once you have created a new league and have entered all the teams, you can start inputing the fixtures (the matches that are scheduled to be played during the season).

There are two methods to add matches to the league:

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Add the matches one by one, see Entering a match as a fixture .

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Use the Import Fixtures option

The Import Fixtures function allows you to input all matches in a single text (comma-separated or CSV) file. That input file can be created with a text editor or a spreadsheet program that can export to CSV format.

Important: You can only use that feature if your league file does not already include any existing matches.


Accessing the Import Fixtures option

To access that feature, you can either:

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click Import Fixtures from the Configure League screen

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or select Tools > Import fixtures from the top toolbar.

Input file format

The file format is detailed in the Import Fixtures screen.
Each match needs to be specified in a separate line. The teams must be referenced by their assigned numbers (the team numbers are listed on the left, and you can click the button under the list to copy the team names and number to a text file for your convenience).

The file format is as follows:

<round_number>, #<match_date>#, <home_team_number>, <visitor_team_number>

For example, the following will import two matches of the first round:

1,#08/25/2007#,10,8
1,#08/25/2007#,4,15


Processing the input file

Once your input file is ready, you need to save it to CSV format (if you are using a text editor, you can simply save it with a CSV extension). Then click Import fixtures from CSV file and select your file. All matches referenced in the input fil will automatically be added to the league.