Josh Stephenson
England
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J. Stephenson
Crewe AlexandraDefenderJosh Stephenson 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Josh Stephenson has appeared in 6 League Two matches this season, totalling 540 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 89 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.17 | 74 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.50 | 44 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 94 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.17 | 39 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.17 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.70 | 63 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.67 | 63 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.17 | 79 |
Josh Stephenson has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 180 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Josh Stephenson has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 135 minutes. Josh Stephenson has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 327 | 54.50 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 270 | 45.00 | 83 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 2.67 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Josh Stephenson has completed 270 of 327 passes at 83% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.17 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 27 | 4.50 | 24 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 2.83 | 54 |
| Touches | 421 | 70.20 | 78 |
| Possession lost | 64 | 10.67 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.00 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.17 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Josh Stephenson completes 0 dribbles and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.00 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.33 | 73 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 2.17 | 93 |
| Clearances | 31 | 5.17 | 50 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.17 | 87 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Josh Stephenson makes 6 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 31 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.67 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 1.67 | 43 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Josh Stephenson has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League TwoMainly left center back (4 appearances), also at left back (1) and right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Josh Stephenson
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Josh Stephenson has scored 1 goal across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 540 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Josh Stephenson has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Stephenson has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Josh Stephenson has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Stephenson has registered 6 tackles (2 won), 13 interceptions, and 31 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 270 from 327 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Josh Stephenson has won 27 of 49 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Stephenson has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 6.
About Josh Stephenson
Josh Stephenson is a 19-year-old defender playing for Crewe Alexandra in the League Two, representing England. and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 4 September 2007.
Most recent appearance
Josh Stephenson's most recent match was away at Shrewsbury Town on May 5th. Crewe Alexandra drew 1-1. Josh Stephenson played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.06.
Recent matches
- May 5th1-1 drawvsShrewsbury Town(90 mins, rating 7.06)
- March 5th1-1 drawatColchester United(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.63)
- January 4th1-1 drawvsYork City(90 mins, rating 7.47)
- August 8th2-2 drawvsWalsall(90 mins, rating 6.54)
- July 24th0-0 drawatPort Vale(90 mins, rating 6.53)
Next fixture
Josh Stephenson and Crewe Alexandra are next in action on July 5th against Rotherham United in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rotherham United vs Crewe Alexandra match preview.
Teammates at Crewe Alexandra
Josh Stephenson currently plays alongside Patrick Mlynarski, Calum Agius, Kyle Ure, Reece Hutchinson, Matus Holicek, Ian Lawlor, Josh March, Adrien Thibaut, Jack Lankester, Jordan Gibson, Stan Dancey, Conor Thomas, Joe White, Joel Tabiner, Josh Stephenson, Luke Offord, Owen Lunt, Tom Booth, Lewis Billington, Mickey Demetriou, Luca Moore and Charlie McNeill at Crewe Alexandra.