On-Match Impact and Outcomes of Scoring First in Professional European Female Football.

Background: Scoring first seems to be a determinant in professional football playing; several factors could influence the development of the match and the outcome. This study aimed to identify which factors could influence scoring first and impact match outcomes in professional European female football.

Methods: There were 504 official matches held on 74 match days during the 2018-2019 professional female European football seasons (, , and ), analysed using a notational and inferential assessment.