Display matches that are currently in progress with live score updates. Shows real-time match information with auto-refresh functionality. Perfect for homepage widgets, live score tickers, or dedicated match day pages.
Premium Feature
This shortcode requires the Football Leagues Premium plugin.
Basic Usage
[anwpfl-live]This displays all currently live matches across all competitions.
All Parameters
Query Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
competition_id |
(all) | Filter to specific competition |
filter_by_clubs |
(all) | Club IDs to filter (comma-separated) |
Display Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
group_by |
(none) | Group matches: competition or empty for none |
group_by_header_style |
(default) | Header style: empty for default, secondary for alternate |
show_club_logos |
1 | Show team logos. Use 0 to hide |
competition_logo |
1 | Show competition logo. Use 0 to hide |
layout |
slim | Layout: slim, modern, simple |
no_data_text |
(empty) | Text to show when no live matches |
Examples
Example 1: Homepage Live Widget
When to use: Main site live scores section.
[anwpfl-live group_by="competition" no_data_text="No live matches at the moment"]Result: Live matches grouped by competition with fallback message.
Example 2: Competition-Specific Live Scores
When to use: Competition page live section.
[anwpfl-live competition_id="12" layout="modern"]Result: Live matches from Premier League only.
Example 3: Club Live Matches
When to use: Club page showing their live game.
[anwpfl-live filter_by_clubs="8" show_club_logos="1"]Result: Live match involving the specified club.
Example 4: Minimal Ticker
When to use: Compact sidebar or header placement.
[anwpfl-live layout="simple" show_club_logos="0" competition_logo="0"]Result: Text-only live scores list.
Important
This shortcode only displays matches with a “live” status. Make sure to update match statuses when games start for them to appear in live widgets.
Layout Comparison
| Layout | Description |
|---|---|
slim |
Compact single-line display |
modern |
Enhanced visual design with more details |
simple |
Basic text-focused layout |
Troubleshooting
No matches showing?
- Verify matches have “live” status set
- Check competition_id or filter_by_clubs if used
- Ensure there are actually live matches at the current time
Related
[anwpfl-matches]– Match listings (Core)[anwpfl-matches-scoreboard]– Interactive scoreboard display[anwpfl-match]– Single match display (Core)