General
end-to-end
What does end-to-end mean?
Describes a fast, exciting match where play surges from one goal to the other with attacks flowing both ways.
"It was proper end-to-end stuff, chances flying in at both ends."
Origin
Descriptive British commentary phrase.
Frequently asked questions
What does end-to-end mean in football?
It describes a fast, open and exciting match where play surges quickly from one goal to the other, with attacks and chances at both ends.
Is an end-to-end game good to watch?
Usually yes for neutrals, as it means an open, attacking contest, though it often reflects loose defending by both sides.
How is the phrase end-to-end used?
Commentators use it as an adjective, as in 'end-to-end stuff', to capture the frantic, back-and-forth nature of the action.
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