Matchball – Standings & Tables for SAMS

Matchball – Standings & Tables for SAMS provides two Gutenberg blocks for sports websites:

• Standings block (league table)
• Results block (finished matches)

Data is fetched from a SAMS API source and cached via WordPress transients. A 5-minute WP-Cron sync keeps data fresh, while fallback cache protects frontend output during API issues.

Source code: https://github.com/renao/matchball-for-sams

External service usage:

• This plugin connects to a SAMS REST API endpoint configured by the site administrator.
• The official SAMS REST API documentation is published by the provider at: https://wiki.sams-server.de/wiki/REST-API-Schnittstelle
• According to the provider documentation, API keys are issued by the relevant association support contact for intended API access.
• Requests include an API key in the HTTP header X-Api-Key.
• The provider documents a general rate limit of 5 requests per second and a daily limit per key. The plugin reduces request volume by using transients and a 5-minute sync interval.
• No visitor personal data is transmitted by default.

Service terms and privacy:

• Use of the external SAMS service is subject to the policies and operating rules of the respective association or operator.
• Site administrators are responsible for using valid API credentials and complying with the provider rules for the configured endpoint.