Last Match Shortcode - Football Leagues Docs

Display a club’s most recent finished match as a compact card widget. This shortcode automatically updates after each match is completed.

Basic Usage

[anwpfl-match-last club_id="5"]

This displays the most recent finished match for club ID 5, showing both teams, the final score, and a link to match details.

All Parameters

Query Parameters

Parameter	Default	Description
club_id *	(required)	Club ID to show last match for
competition_id	(empty)	Filter to specific competition(s). Comma-separated for multiple
season_id	(empty)	Filter to specific season
exclude_ids	(empty)	Match IDs to exclude (comma-separated)
include_ids	(empty)	Match IDs to include only (comma-separated)
offset	(empty)	Skip recent matches. Use 1 to show 2nd last match, 2 for 3rd last, etc.

Display Parameters

Parameter	Default	Description
show_club_name	1	Show club names below logos. Use 0 to hide
match_link_text	“- match preview -“	Custom text for the link to full match details
transparent_bg	(empty)	Use transparent background. Set to 1 for transparent

* Required parameter

Examples

Example 1: Basic Last Result Widget

When to use: Sidebar or homepage showing your club’s latest result.

[anwpfl-match-last club_id="5"]

Result: Card showing latest result with team logos, score, and match report link.

Example 2: Last League Match Only

When to use: Show only league results, ignoring cup matches.

[anwpfl-match-last club_id="5" competition_id="12"]

Result: Most recent finished match in competition 12 only.

Example 3: Previous Result (Not Most Recent)

When to use: Show a previous match while the most recent is displayed elsewhere.

[anwpfl-match-last club_id="5" offset="1"]

Result: Shows the second-to-last finished match.

Example 4: Custom Link Text

When to use: When you want different call-to-action text.

[anwpfl-match-last club_id="5" match_link_text="Full Match Report"]

Result: Link displays “Full Match Report” instead of default text.

Example 5: Combined Next & Last Display

When to use: Club page showing both recent result and upcoming fixture.

<h3>Latest Result</h3>
[anwpfl-match-last club_id="5"]

<h3>Next Match</h3>
[anwpfl-match-next club_id="5"]

Result: Side-by-side or stacked display of recent and upcoming matches.

Troubleshooting

Nothing displays?

• Verify the club has finished matches (marked as “Finished”)
• Check that the club ID exists
• If using competition_id, ensure the club has finished matches in that competition

Wrong match showing?

• Clear the plugin cache: FL Settings & Tools > Toolbox > Clear Cache
• Verify the most recent match is marked as “Finished”
• Check if offset parameter is set

Related

• [anwpfl-match-next] – Show next upcoming match
• [anwpfl-match] – Full match details with sections
• [anwpfl-matches] – List multiple matches
• Widget: FL Last Match widget for sidebar