Andy Lyons stats
Republic of Ireland
Match-by-match stats
A. Lyons
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Position stats6 appearances at RWB against Milton Keynes Dons in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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As a right back, Andy Lyons has appeared in 21 League One matches this season, totalling 870 minutes at an average rating of 6.17. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2025/2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 21 | 870 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 6.17 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.60 |
| Total | 23 | 1,022 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 6.21 |
Attacking stats
Andy Lyons has taken 9 shots with 3 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 97 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Andy Lyons has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 124 minutes. Andy Lyons has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Andy Lyons has completed 197 of 293 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Andy Lyons completes 1 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 49 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
Andy Lyons makes 16 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 46 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 49th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Andy Lyons has committed 14 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right back (3 appearances), also at right midfielder (2) and right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Blackpool squad
N. Ennis
27 yrs#9
J. Bowler27 yrs#11
J. Yates29 yrs#12
T. Bloxham22 yrs#14
D. Taylor
22 yrs#18
D. Charles31 yrs#19
C. Hamilton31 yrs#22
J. Brown25 yrs#6
L. Clarkson25 yrs#7
A. Morgan26 yrs#8
G. Honeyman32 yrs#10
K. Anderson
22 yrs#17I. Niskanen
28 yrs#21
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.23 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 15 | 793 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 6.42 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.68 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 17 | 1,303 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 6.74 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.83 |
 Europa League | 4 | 287 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 Champions League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.29 |
Champions League2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 6 | 536 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Andy Lyons
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Andy Lyons has scored 1 assist across 21 appearances (8 starts), totalling 870 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Andy Lyons has attempted 9 shots with 3 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.91 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Andy Lyons has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (25% success rate). Andy Lyons has contributed 7 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Andy Lyons has registered 16 tackles (7 won), 9 interceptions, and 46 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 197 from 293 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Andy Lyons has won 49 of 114 total duels.
Discipline
Andy Lyons has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 13.
About Andy Lyons
Andy Lyons is a 26-year-old defender playing for Blackpool in the League One, representing Republic of Ireland. Andy Lyons is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 2 August 2000.
Most recent appearance
Andy Lyons's most recent match was at home against Peterborough United on July 24th. Blackpool won 4-0. Andy Lyons played 11 minutes with a match rating of 6.53.
Recent matches
- January 2nd2-0 lossatLeyton Orient(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 12th1-0 lossatCambridge United(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 5th2-4 lossvsPlymouth Argyle(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 5th2-2 drawvsBromley(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 4th3-1 lossatReading(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Andy Lyons and Blackpool are next in action on July 5th against Notts County in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Notts County vs Blackpool match preview.
Teammates at Blackpool
Andy Lyons currently plays alongside Finley Munroe, CJ Hamilton, Michael Ihiekwe, Hayden Coulson, Leighton Clarkson, Ilmari Niskanen, Jerry Yates, Dion Charles, Josh Earl, Niall Ennis, Albie Morgan, Jordan Williams, Josh Bowler, Oliver Casey, Tom Bloxham, Fraser Horsfall, Oluchukwu Nwankwo, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Karoy Anderson, Jordan Brown, Andy Lyons, Luke Southwood, Zac Ashworth, Dale Taylor and George Honeyman at Blackpool.