What is Head-to-Head Sorting?
Head-to-Head Sorting is a feature that allows you to automatically break ties between teams that have the same win/loss record by comparing their performance against each other.
Instead of relying on secondary stats like point differential or fair play, this method prioritizes how tied teams performed in direct matchups—making it especially useful in competitive leagues or tournaments.
How It Works:
When two teams are tied, the system compares their results against one another to determine who ranks higher.
If more than two teams are tied, head-to-head sorting only applies if all tied teams have played each other the same number of times.
If they haven’t, the system cannot apply head-to-head logic, and the teams will remain tied unless another sorting rule is applied.
This gives organizers a more accurate and fair way to reflect competitive results in the standings.
To Get Started:
Locate Group Profile > Dashboard
Select Leagues & Tournaments, and click on the league you'd like to add a Head-to-Head Sorting rule to
Click Edit on the left hand side and scroll down to Standings Template and select Manage Template and Create Template
- Load preset standings template or leave blank to create custom template
- Enter Title and Associated Sport
- Scroll to Sorting and use drop down menu titled Head-to-Head Sorting Rule to select either the following:
Points, Matches Played, Wins, Ties, Losses, Goals For
Once selected, create label, description, and sort direction
Enter values for Points
View columns in Preview and summary of Standings Template.
Click Create once all information has been reviewed.
Let us know how you’re using this new flexibility in your competitions!
Questions? Send them our way: support@opensports.net