FC St.Gallen 1879 and Opta bring fans closer to the action with new official club app
Swiss Super League club to integrate Opta data, live action widgets and editorial services into new fan app experience.
FC St.Gallen 1879 and Opta bring fans closer to the action with new official club app
18 August 2026 | LONDON, UK AND ST.GALLEN, SWITZERLAND – Swiss Brack Super League club, FC St.Gallen 1879, has expanded its use of Opta solutions to power a new official club app focused on richer match coverage, analysis and fan engagement.
Launching for the 2026-27 season, the new app will combine live Opta data, visualisations and editorial insights to keep supporters fully updated of all the on-field action as it happens – enhancing the matchday experience for fans both inside the stadium and those following it remotely.
Many of the visualisations featuring in the app are powered by advanced OptaAI metrics, including Momentum and Expected Goals, which provide fans with deeper insight into which team is most likely to score as different stages of the game, as well as the quality of chances being created by both teams.
In addition, the club’s in-house media team will collaborate with Opta’s editorial team to create exclusive data-led features. They will also have access to Opta’s 24/7 Helpdesk, which will provide live game support to help turn data into compelling stories for fans.
By bringing together live match context, editorial storytelling and detailed analysis in one app, FC St.Gallen 1879 (or FCSG) aims to create a more engaging digital experience that keeps supporters connected to the club throughout the season.
“We want to bring our fans closer to the action – sharing greater insight into the performance of our team as well as the underlying stories behind. Opta's depth of coverage, quality of insights and extensive visualisation capabilities allow us to deliver that additional context throughout the new FCSG app, helping our fans stay connected to the club and our teams.”
Sandro Dal Farra, Head of Digital, FC St.Gallen 1879
"Clubs have a significant opportunity to bring more fans into their own digital channels by providing the context and analysis around matches and players that they actively seek out. We're excited to support FC St.Gallen 1879 with trusted Opta data and our editorial expertise as they develop a new, compelling destination for its supporters and strengthen engagement across its own platforms."
Steve Xeller, Chief Revenue Officer, Stats Perform
To learn more about FC St.Gallen 1879’s app, visit: www.fcsg.ch/app
To learn more about Stats Perform and Opta, visit www.statsperform.com
