MatchWire is a non-profit football news wire and match reference project, operated by Northgate Sports Publishing Ltd. and based in Dublin, Ireland. We provide fast, verified coverage of matches, teams, players, competitions, stats and guides — free for all readers, with no advertising, affiliate links or sponsored content.
What MatchWire covers
Our primary focus is the United Kingdom and Ireland, with priority given to domestic competitions and European fixtures involving UK and Irish clubs. Coverage spans:
- Match previews, reports and liveblogs from the Premier League, EFL, Scottish Premiership, Women’s Super League, League of Ireland and major European leagues.
- Verified scores, tables, historical records and live match centres, compiled by our sports data team.
- Guides and reference articles on competitions, clubs and tournaments.
Why MatchWire exists
Football information is fragmented and often unreliable. MatchWire was created to offer a single, trusted source for match data and editorial coverage — wire-service speed with reference-grade verification. We believe comprehensive, accurate football reference should be freely available to all fans, journalists and researchers, without commercial pressure or paywalls.
How we approach accuracy
Accuracy is our founding principle. Every score, line-up and statistic is cross-checked against multiple official sources before publication. Our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, Robert Kavanagh, oversees a formal corrections process: readers can submit factual errors via corrections@matchwire.org, and we investigate and resolve all reports promptly. Further details are available on our Corrections page.
Editorial independence
Editorial decisions are made independently by the editorial team. Northgate Sports Publishing Ltd. provides operational support but does not influence content. MatchWire currently carries no advertising, affiliate links or sponsored content, and there is no plan to introduce such funding. All revenue, if any, is reinvested into editorial operations and data infrastructure.
Who operates MatchWire
MatchWire is operated by Northgate Sports Publishing Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Ireland (registration number 712489). Our registered address is 2nd Floor, Camden Yard House, 28 Camden Row, Dublin D08 X2T4, Ireland. The responsible publisher is Declan Moriarty, Editor-in-Chief, who can be reached at declan.moriarty@matchwire.org or +353 1 568 4421.
Our editorial team
| Role | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Editor-in-Chief & Responsible Publisher | Declan Moriarty | declan.moriarty@matchwire.org | +353 1 568 4421 |
| UK Football News Editor | Harry Whitmore | harry.whitmore@matchwire.org | +44 20 4571 8831 |
| Match Coverage Editor | Aoife Brennan | aoife.brennan@matchwire.org | +353 1 568 4422 |
| Sports Data & Statistics Lead | Tom Caldwell | tom.caldwell@matchwire.org | +44 20 4571 8832 |
| Audience & Newsletter Editor | Niamh Gallagher | niamh.gallagher@matchwire.org | +353 1 568 4423 |
| Standards & Fact-Checking Lead | Robert Kavanagh | robert.kavanagh@matchwire.org | +353 1 568 4424 |
How to contact us
General enquiries: contact@matchwire.org
Editorial: editorial@matchwire.org
Corrections: corrections@matchwire.org
Legal or compliance: legal@matchwire.org
UK audience statement
While MatchWire serves readers internationally, we maintain a strong focus on UK and Irish audiences. British football, domestic competitions and European fixtures involving UK and Irish teams are prioritised in our editorial schedule. For queries specific to UK coverage, contact ukdesk@matchwire.org.