Dave.Sport · Writer

James Chettle

James Chettle is dave.sport's football journalist and writes the bulk of our news, match reports, player ratings and analysis. He is a journalism graduate from Liverpool John Moores University. Working alongside editors Jack Shaw and Matt Price, he provides detailed coverage of the Premier League and major domestic fixtures. While the dave.sport AI desk handles fact-based updates such as line-ups, results and how to watch via our TV guide, James focuses on post-match reaction and tactical breakdowns. His writing also extends across our other main sections, bringing fans regular updates on rugby and boxing. Fans can follow his latest articles for clear, precise sports coverage.

909 stories
dave.sport

Make Dave yours

League Hubs

Cup & Tournament Hubs

Club News

More Football

Club Competitions

Internationals

Clubs

Rugby Tools

Darts

Darts tools

Players

Events

Boxing

Boxing tools

Fight nights & promoters

Boxers

Liverpool vs Chelsea team news: Koumas starts as Wirtz and Isak named on bench

Fleetwood vs Arsenal confirmed line-ups: Dowman and O’Neill start

Totoa Auvaa joins Bristol Bears as Pat Lam offers second chance after Saracens dismissal

Michael Carrick set to stay in charge for Manchester United’s trip to Chelsea

Peterborough lose Harry Leonard to suspension as they chase first League Cup quarter-final since 1992

England Women vs Samoa: kick-off time, TV channel and team news for World Cup decider

Women’s Players Cup fixtures: Wednesday’s kick-off times and how to watch Aston Villa vs Birmingham

Fleetwood Town’s Arsenal sell-out brings reported £400,000 boost after historic Carabao Cup run

Alexia Putellas becomes first WSL player to win women’s Ballon d’Or after London City move

Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or to become first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001

Océane Hurtré: How Birmingham City’s forward became the WSL’s breakout star

Ballon d’Or 2026: Start time, how to watch, favourites and full nominees

Victor Lindelöf has played every minute for Villa. The stats show why Emery trusts him

INEOS put Lausanne-Sport up for sale as Ratcliffe trims football portfolio

Next Man Utd manager: Eddie Howe emerges as leading contender to replace Michael Carrick

Mavropanos injury: West Ham braced for weeks without defender after knee scan

Liverpool vs Chelsea preview: TV channel, team news and prediction

EFL managers sacked: Burnley, Sheffield Wednesday, Bromley and Crawley all make changes

Next Burnley manager: The candidates to replace Nicky Hayen

Red Roses suffer first back-to-back defeats since 2016 as Canada win again in Ottawa