FootyPedia.org is committed to accuracy and transparency. When we make a mistake, we correct it promptly and clearly. This policy explains how readers can report errors, how we review and implement corrections, and how we communicate changes to our audience.
How to report an error: If you find a factual error, missing information, or a broken link on FootyPedia.org, please email corrections@footypedia.org with the following details: the exact URL of the page, a clear description of the error, and — if possible — a link to a reliable source that supports the correction. You can also use our contact form. We aim to respond within 48 hours and resolve verified errors within five business days.
What Qualifies as a Correction
A correction is any change to published content that fixes a factual inaccuracy, a misattribution, a statistical error, or a significant omission that could mislead a reader. This includes errors in player statistics, transfer fees, match results, dates, names, club affiliations, and disciplinary records. Minor edits — such as fixing a typo, improving grammar, updating a broken link, or clarifying wording without changing the factual meaning — are not considered corrections and are made without a public note.
How Corrections Are Reviewed
When a correction is reported — either by a reader or identified internally — it is logged in our corrections database and assigned to a senior editor. The editor reviews the reported error against the original source material and any new evidence provided. If the error is confirmed, the editor determines the scope of the correction: whether it affects a single sentence, a paragraph, or the overall accuracy of the article. For significant errors, the editor consults with the original writer and fact-checker before making the change.
How Corrections Are Displayed
All corrections are applied directly to the article or profile. For minor factual errors — such as a wrong date or a misspelled name — the text is corrected and a brief note is added at the bottom of the page: “Correction [date]: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated [original error]. It has been corrected to [correct information].” For major corrections — such as an incorrect transfer fee, a wrong match result, or a misattributed quote — we add a more prominent note at the top of the article, clearly explaining the error and the correction. The note remains visible for at least 30 days.
Major Corrections vs. Minor Edits
We distinguish between minor edits and material corrections. Minor edits include typographical fixes, formatting adjustments, and updates to non-factual information (e.g., adding a new statistic after a match). These are made without a public note. Material corrections involve factual errors that could affect a reader’s understanding of the content. These are always accompanied by a correction note. If a correction changes the overall conclusion or key facts of an article, we issue a formal correction notice and may update the article’s title or metadata to reflect the change.
Correction Workflow
- Report received: A reader or internal team member reports an error via email or contact form.
- Log and assign: The report is logged in our corrections database and assigned to a senior editor.
- Review and verify: The editor reviews the original content, the reported error, and any supporting evidence. If necessary, the editor consults with the original writer or fact-checker.
- Determine scope: The editor decides whether the error is minor or material and whether a correction note is needed.
- Implement correction: The editor makes the change to the article and adds the appropriate correction note.
- Notify reporter: If the error was reported by a reader, the editor sends a confirmation email explaining what was corrected and when.
- Log and archive: The correction is logged in our permanent corrections archive, which is available on request for transparency purposes.
Retractions
In rare cases where an entire article is found to be based on false or unverifiable information, we may retract the article entirely. A retraction notice is published in place of the original content, explaining why the article was removed and what the error was. Retractions are also noted in our corrections archive.
Transparency and Accountability
We believe that corrections are a sign of integrity, not failure. Our corrections policy is reviewed annually and updated as needed. Readers can request a copy of our corrections log by emailing corrections@footypedia.org. For more information about our editorial standards, see our editorial policy and fact-checking policy.