OPTA

Overview

OPTA is a service that provides comprehensive sports statistics across various disciplines. It offers highly accurate and up-to-date statistics. Our integration with OPTA is limited to a few key endpoints.

The main use cases for OPTA in Umpire include:
- Match Center – Live event data collected during ongoing matches.
- Match Statistics – Team and player statistics, both for individual matches and across entire seasons.
- Player Data – Detailed information about players.
- Club Data – Information about football clubs.
- Competition Data – Details on different types of tournaments and the structure of competitions.
- Match Schedule – Fixtures and scheduling details.

Base URL

• API URL: https://api.performfeeds.com/soccerdata
• Documentation URL: https://documentation.statsperform.com/docs/rh/sdapi/index.htm

Authentication

• Method: OAuth
• Token Expiry: The token has a lifespan of 60 minutes.

Notes & Special Considerations

Since OPTA provides a vast amount of data across multiple sports, its integration is crucial. The API is stable and reliable, with well-documented endpoints. There are no unexpected issues, and our service code can provide additional support in understanding the data.

One potentially complex aspect is retrieving match events. Each event contains qualifiers that describe the event in detail. Often, it's necessary to interpret these qualifiers to determine the nature of the event and the players involved.

Authentication is thoroughly explained in the documentation, including a detailed example in the FAQ section: "How Can I Make Requests Using OAuth?"