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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Marqués Jimenez, Diego author Calleja González, Julio author Arratibel Imaz, Iñaki author Terrados, Nicolás author 2022 How the match-derived load metrics relate to post-match fatigue in soccer is scarcely researched. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the associations between soccer match-related internal and external loads, neuromuscular performance decrease and intermittent-running endurance capacity decrement immediately post-match. Vertical jump (countermovement jump), straight-line sprinting (10- and 20-m sprint), change of direction ability (T-test) and intermittent-running endurance capacity (YO-YO intermittent recovery level 2) were measured one day before and immediately after a friendly match in male soccer players. During the match, players’ internal and external loads were also monitored, including heart rate-derived indices, total distance at various speed thresholds, average running velocity, maximal running velocity, number of sprints and number of accelerations and decelerations at various intensity thresholds. The results show that match-induced fatigue was reflected on neuromuscular performance and intermittent-running endurance capacity immediately post-match (p < 0.05). The quantification of percentage change of match external-load metrics, particularly accelerations and decelerations, provides a useful non-invasive predictor of subsequent neuromuscular fatigue status in soccer players immediately post-match (p < 0.05). However, only internal load metrics present a practical application for predicting intermittent-running endurance capacity impairment (p < 0.05). In summary, internal and external load metrics may allow for predicting the extent of acute fatigue, and variability between halves may represent a valuable alternative to facilitate the analysis of match-related fatigue both for research and applied purposes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022, Vol. 19, Nº. 22, 15390 1660-4601 https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/60183 10.3390/ijerph192215390 15390 22 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19 1660-4601 Fatigue Ejercicio físico - Efectos fisiológicos Fatiga muscular Football Fútbol Running Sports - Physiological aspects Neurophysiology Muscles - Physiology Soccer - Training Fútbol - Entrenamiento Match loads may predict neuromuscular fatigue and intermittent-running endurance capacity decrement after a soccer match