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IPS in 5: Five Factors That Shape a Football Season

There isn't a single formula for winning, but there are common ingredients. These are the five factors I believe have the greatest influence on a football team's success, ranked from No. 5 to No. 1.
By James Henderson
July 15, 2026
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There isn't a single formula for winning, but there are common ingredients. These are the five factors I believe have the greatest influence on a football team's success, ranked from No. 5 to No. 1.
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