Description
LiveFot Matches is your ultimate solution for embedding automatic, real-time football scores, match lineups, standings, statistics, and event data into any WordPress site. Powered by the LiveFot API, this plugin ensures your audience stays up-to-date with the latest fixtures and results without manual intervention.
Key highlights:
* Automatic Updates: Fetch fixtures from 5 days in the past to 7 days in the future at a user-specified daily time.
* Secondary Cron Job: Optimize performance by updating matches within a short-range window (–1 to +1 day) at configurable minute intervals.
* Manual Fetch: Instantly pull data for any selected date via the settings page.
* Timezone Conversion: Display fixtures in each visitor’s local time zone automatically.
* Responsive Design: Seamless display on both desktop and mobile devices.
Settings
After activation, go to Settings LiveFot Matches and complete the following fields:
* API Key: Enter your API key to access LiveFot services.
* API URL: Enter your custom API base URL if different from default (default: https://api.livefootballcenter.com).
Installation
- Upload the livefot-matches folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress.
- Navigate to Settings LiveFot Matches to configure your API key, cron job schedules, and update intervals.
- Place the shortcode
[livefot_matches]in any post or page to display live fixtures.
FAQ
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How do I configure the cron jobs?
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After activation, go to Settings LiveFot Matches. Set the daily and short-range cron job schedules under the “Cron Job Settings” section.
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Where can I get support?
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For questions about leagues, subscriptions, or technical assistance, email us at info@livefootballcenter.com.
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How do I display live matches?
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Use the shortcode
[livefot_matches]on any page or post. Customize via the settings page to filter by league, date range, or other parameters.
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Contributors & Developers
“LiveFot Matches” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.1
- Fixed manual‐fetch date sanitization (
sanitize_text_fieldon$_POST['livefot_manual_date']). - Escaped all dynamic outputs (e.g. lineup labels) with
esc_html()/esc_attr(). - Added missing nonce checks to fixture and lineup search forms.
- Converted direct
$wpdb->querycalls to$wpdb->preparewith placeholders. - General code cleanup per .org review feedback.
1.0.0
- First public release.