Action Types

The below information details the key FastPath actions and sub action types we will be collecting live and distributing via the live Actions WebSocket.

An action type can be something like a goal, card, dangerous attack. The sub action type gives extra context to that initial action type. i.e. a goal (action type) scored from inside the box (sub action type). Actions data could relate to player actions, such as the number of shots, passes, crosses, challenges, corners, forwards, offsides, or deflections, etc.

Or, team actions, such as the number of kick-offs, goal kicks, throw-ins, corner kicks, free kicks, or penalty kicks, etc.

Or, referee actions, such as the number of goals disallowed, dropped balls, substitutions, cautions or dismissals, etc.

Match data can be:

• The name of the referee

• Which players are within the teams

• Which colors are being worn by the team

• What the environment is like on the given day, i.e. the weather conditions

For a list of actions that support the different sendTypes, please refer to our FAQs section here towards the bottom of the page

Action Type Id	Action Type Name	Description
1	Match Conditions	includes information like pitch condition, outfield speed, weather, wind. Pitch conditions 0 - grass 1 - clay 2 - hard 3 - artificial grass Quality 0 - poor 1 - average 2 - good weather condition: rain 0 - none 1 - mild 2 - moderate 3 - heavy wind 0 - none 1 - low 2 - medium 3 - high temperature 0 - freezing 1 - cold 2 - mild 3 - warm 4 - hot 5 - extremely hot
2	Team Colours	the colours that the teams are wearing
3	Lineups	the player, coaches and officials taking part in the match
4	Start Fixture / Match	match has started
5	End Fixture / Match	match has ended
6	Start Period	period has started
7	End Period	period has ended
8	Start Clock	clock started at X time
9	Stop Clock	clock stopped at Y time
10	Edit/Adjust clock	stopped clock adjusted to Z time
13	Substitution In	player coming into the match
14	Substitution Out	player leaving the match
18	Distress	A signal from the data collection analyst: 1801: Device Issues 1802: Sickness 1803: Integrity issue 1804: Other This is most likely to be used for sickness (scorer has a medical emergency), or 'Integrity issues' if they are approached/threatened by someone to delay actions for financial reward. *UPDATE: This action will be retired in 2024. This action is principally used by scouts to notify internal operations at IMGA of issues at stadium, and isn’t really of relevance to customers. The appropriate collection suspension, Close Market and Data Review actions will be used when markets require closing.
19	Device Location	The location of the device where the data is being collected from. This is more for internal purposes.
21	Post Match Check Complete	The post most checks have been completed and no other actions will be modified.
22	Status Updated	The is when a status is being updated. To be used in conjunction with currentStatus and collectionStatus in fixtureSummary
24	Players Ready	Players are warming up and ready. This will be sent before match start and kick off (adding 18th Sept 23)
51	Video Check Underway	decision is being reviewed by video official: 5101: Potential Disallowed Goal 5102: Potential Penalty 5103: Potential Red Card 5104: Other
56	Match delayed	match has been delayed for a significant period due to 5601: Weather 5602: Crowd trouble 5603: Other
57	Additional Time	the estimated amount of additional time signalled by the official in minutes. 5700: 0 5701: 1 5702: 2 5703: 3 5704: 4 5705: 5 5706: 6 5707: 7 5708: 8 5709: 9 5710: 10 5711: 11 5712: 12 5713: 13 5714: 14 5715: 15+ 5716: 16 5717: 17 5718: 18 5719: 19 5720: 20 5721: 21 5722: 22 5723: 23 5724: 24 5725: 25 5726: 26 5727: 27 5728: 28+ 5799: Unknown (updated 18th Sept 2023)
58	Play Stopped	decision is being reviewed by video official 5801: Injury 5802: Pitch Invasion 5803: Crowd Trouble 5804: Other 5805: Water Break
59	Player left	player left the pitch temporarily
60	Player returned	player returned to the pitch
61	Video Check Result	result of the video check is returned: 6101: Goal Disallowed 6102: Goal Allowed 6103: No Penalty 6104: Penalty Awarded 6105: No Red card 6106: Red Card IMPORTANT - will be deprecated, and replaced by Video Check Over (71) W/C 20th Nov 23
63	Play Resumed	The play has resumed after being stopped
64	Possible Video Check	video check could happen imminently
66	Close Market	Add a close market flag when something very unexpected happens in a match. For example there is a big brawl between players it's assumed the referee will show some cards but we don't know how many and to whom. In that case, we close the market
67	Open Market	Linked to above when the match is back to normal
68	No video check	No video check will take place
71	Video Check Over	The video check is over- this will be replacing Video Check Result (61). More info here
72	Data Review Underway	This will inform Operators that we suspect an inaccuracy around a certain data point that has been collected, and the process of checking that is underway. Please be informed that it will be added to our system on July 10, 2024. This update aims to enhance our service offerings and improve the overall betting experience. • Goals (7211) • Goalscorer (7212) • Substitutions (7213) • Red Cards (7214) • Yellow Cards (7215) • Corners (7216) • Penalties (7217) Supported sendTypes include Confirmed, Updated and Deleted
73	Data Review Over	Linked to the above- this is a notification that the review is now over. Please be informed that it will be added to our system on July 10, 2024. Supported sendTypes include Confirmed, Updated and Deleted
101	Safe	When one of the teams has possession of the ball on their own half. Players are passing between each other while trying to prepare an offensive action.
102	Attack	Data Collector will input this action when one of the teams constructs an offensive action towards the opponent's goal in the opponent's half
103	Dangerous Attack	an offensive play towards the opponent's goal with a high probability of scoring a goal. Data Collector will mark dangerous attack in several situations: - when the attacking player is about to cross (as we don't know what the result of the cross would be) - when the attacking player is in a good position to shot (no defenders around) - when the attacking player runs to the goal net bypassing the defenders and is alone with only the goalkeeper in front of him - when the attacking team throws the ball over an opposing defender and maintains possession - when the attacking player running from the side has bypassed the last defender and has a good chance of entering the penalty area; when the player picked up the ball from the opponents' advanced defender.
104	Goal	a goal may have been scored and will be confirmed or cancelled shortly 10401: Penalty Goal 10402: Own Goal
105	Red Card	a red card may be awarded and will be confirmed or cancelled shortly. 10501: Straight Red 10502: Second Yellow
106	Penalty Awarded	a penalty may be awarded and will be confirmed or cancelled shortly 10601: Foul 10602: Handball 10603: Other
107	Yellow Card	a yellow card may be awarded and will be confirmed or cancelled (includes reason for card)
108	Corner Taken	corner kick taken
109	Goal Kick It will be renamed "Goal Kick Awarded" on July 10, 2024.	goal kick awarded
110	Offside	offside given
111	Shot	attacking team had a shot on goal 11102: On Target 11103: Blocked 11104: Woodwork (Off Target) 11105: Wide/Over (Off Target)
113	Throw In Taken	throw in taken. SendType must be pending when awarded and confirmed when taken
115	Dangerous Free Kick It will be renamed "Dangerous Free Kick Awarded" on July 10, 2024.	dangerous free kick awarded on the edge of the box or on the wing and therefore a shot or a cross is expected Data Collector should use it for free kicks that happen near an opponent's penalty area, so there is a chance to score a goal by direct shot or assisting pass. However, DC should also use it on a last minute free kick when GK from losing team runs into opponents penalty area. New sub-action types will be available on July 10, 2024: 11501 : Foul 11502 : Handball 11503 : Other
116	Penalty Missed	penalty missed or saved during the match or in a shootout 1161: Woodwork 1162: Wide/Over 1164: Saved
117	Goal Disallowed	goal was disallowed by the official 11701 Foul 11702 Offside 11703 Handball 11704 Other
118	Free Kick It will be renamed "Free Kick Awarded" on July 10, 2024.	free kick awarded for a foul, handball or offside. Data Collector should be using this in a situation where there is no immediate risk of a goal being scored. It is for the free kicks taken in their own half of the field and far enough back to not be part of a dangerous attack. New sub-action types will be available on July 10, 2024: 11801 : Foul 11802 : Handball 11803 : Offside 11804: Other
119	Penalty Retake	The penalty is to be retaken as signed by the referee 1191 Encroachment 1192 Goalkeeper Off Line 1193 Other
121	Kick Off	a kick off action
122	Shootout Penalty Taker	the taker of the penalty in the shootout
123	Shootout Penalty Scored	the shootout penalty was scored
124	Shootout Penalty Missed	the shootout penalty was missed
126	Throw In Awarded	a throw in has been awarded
127	Corner Awarded	a corner has been awarded
129	Corner Retake Awarded	The retake of a corner kick if awarded (coming W/C 17th July 23)
130	Corner Retaken	When a corner is retaken (coming W/C 17th July 23)
131	Advantage Played Possible Card	For when the referee plays advantage and there may be a card coming (ON HOLD)
132	No Card	There was not a card awarded after all (ON HOLD)
133	Temporary Dismissal Started	Refers to when a player is temporarily suspended from the match for a specified duration due to an offence, effectively reducing their team to ten players for the dismissal period.
134	Temporary Dismissal Stopped	Denotes the end of a player’s temporary suspension period, allowing them to rejoin the match and restore their team to full strength.
137	Foul Committed Will be available on July 10, 2024.	Indicates a player has committed a foul, resulting in a stoppage of play and a free kick awarded to the opposing team.
138	Free Kick Taken Will be available on July 10, 2024.	Denotes the execution of a free kick by a player after a foul has been committed.
139	Goal Kick Taken Will be available on July 10, 2024.	Indicates the resumption of play with a goal kick, awarded when the ball goes out of play over the goal line without a goal being scored, last touched by an attacking player.
140	Dangerous Free Kick Taken Will be available on July 10, 2024.	Refers to a free kick taken from a position that poses a significant scoring opportunity.