Leighton Clarkson
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Leighton Clarkson 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Leighton Clarkson has appeared in 13 League One matches this season, totalling 781 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 13 | 449 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 6.17 |
 League One | 13 | 781 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 6.83 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.60 |
 Europa League | 2 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3.21 |
| Total | 32 | 1,526 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 23 | 6.31 |
PremiershipAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.23 | 58 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.90 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.60 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 63.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.12 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.46 | 46 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.12 | 90 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 20 | 2.30 | 98 |
| Chances created | 9 | 1.04 | 71 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.58 | 99 |
Leighton Clarkson has taken 8 shots with 5 on target (63% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 98 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Leighton Clarkson has 2 assists and 20 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 87 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 212 | 24.40 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 154 | 17.70 | 20 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 1.38 | 52 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Accurate crosses | 22 | 2.54 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 4.38 | 8 |
| Passes (final third) | 45 | 5.19 | 56 |
Leighton Clarkson has completed 154 of 212 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 22 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.35 | 20 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.69 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 12 | 1.38 | 0 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Touches | 355 | 40.90 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 126 | 14.52 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.58 | 28 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.46 | 9 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.35 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 1.15 | 24 |
Leighton Clarkson completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 12 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 0.58 | 2 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.12 | 0 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.35 | 17 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.92 | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 4.38 | 58 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Leighton Clarkson makes 5 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 156 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.58 | 7 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.12 | 35 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.23 | 79 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 1.04 | 5 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Leighton Clarkson has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 34 | 1,993 | 4 | 1 | 41 | 34 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 36 | 2,653 | 3 | 4 | 60 | 41 | 7.08 |
| Europa Conference League | 3 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.66 |
| Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 34 | 2,649 | 5 | 8 | 53 | 75 | 7.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 7 | 328 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6.80 |
About Leighton Clarkson
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Leighton Clarkson has scored 2 assists across 13 appearances (9 starts), totalling 781 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Leighton Clarkson has attempted 8 shots with 5 on target, a 63% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Leighton Clarkson has created 9 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Leighton Clarkson has contributed 20 key passes and 69 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Leighton Clarkson has registered 5 tackles (1 won), 3 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 154 from 212 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Leighton Clarkson has won 12 of 37 total duels.
Discipline
Leighton Clarkson has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 4.
About Leighton Clarkson
Leighton Clarkson is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Blackpool in the League One, representing England. Leighton Clarkson is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 19 October 2001.
Most recent appearance
Leighton Clarkson's most recent match was away at Reading on January 14th. Blackpool won 0-1. Leighton Clarkson played 65 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.77.
Recent matches
- January 14th0-1 winatReading(65 mins, rating 6.77)
- November 13th1-0 winvsLeyton Orient(87 mins, rating 7.23)
- September 14th0-1 winatWycombe Wanderers(71 mins, rating 6.8)
- July 16th3-1 winvsPeterborough United(52 mins, rating 7.11)
- November 6th1-0 lossatStevenage(68 mins, rating 6.53)
Next fixture
Leighton Clarkson and Blackpool are next in action on May 7th against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Grimsby Town vs Blackpool match preview.
Teammates at Blackpool
Leighton Clarkson currently plays alongside Dale Taylor, Oliver Casey, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Michael Ihiekwe, Jordan Brown, Fraser Horsfall, George Honeyman, Josh Bowler, Niall Ennis, Franco Ravizzoli, Kylian Kouassi, Leighton Clarkson, Andy Lyons, Tom Bloxham, Hayden Coulson, Z. Ashworth, Albie Morgan, Dion Elie Raymond Charles, CJ Hamilton and I. Niskanen at Blackpool.