Check fixture lineups by DM
Get the latest starting XI information without opening another app.
Trigger
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Action
Get Fixture Lineups
Tool to retrieve starting xi and substitutes for a fixture. use after confirming fixture id; optionally filter by team, player, or section (startxi/substitutes). lineups appear ~20-40 minutes before kickoff for supported competitions.
Why this helps
Lineup checks are time sensitive and often require repeated searches close to kickoff.
- Speeds time sensitive checks
- Keeps private requests focused
- Separates starters and substitutes
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Api sports in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named Fixture Lineup Check.
- 3Describe that lineup DMs should return starters and substitutes for the requested fixture.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one fixture id.
Questions about this workflow
Are lineups always available?
No. Api sports lineups usually appear shortly before kickoff for supported competitions.
Can it filter to one team?
Yes. Ask it to return the lineup for the specified team.
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