Lewis Neilson stats
Scotland
Match-by-match stats
L. Neilson
FalkirkDefender
L. Neilson vs Kilmarnock
5 games played, 2 more on the benchLewis Neilson's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against Kilmarnock. See how Lewis Neilson did in earlier matches against Kilmarnock.
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FALvKIL
Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
Falkirk v Kilmarnock, SaturdayWhat Kilmarnock allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Kilmarnock in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premiership.
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Odds OutliersLewis Neilson 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Lewis Neilson has appeared in 7 Premiership matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 6.81. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Attacking stats
Lewis Neilson has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 315 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Lewis Neilson has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 630 minutes. Lewis Neilson has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Lewis Neilson has completed 254 of 322 passes at 79% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 42nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Lewis Neilson completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 37 duels .
Defending stats
Lewis Neilson makes 7 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 43 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 19th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Lewis Neilson has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right center back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Falkirk squad
B. Parkinson
21 yrs#7
R. MacIver
27 yrs#9P. McGovern
18 yrs#11E. Laidlaw21 yrs#12J. Gardner21 yrs#18
J. Murrell
22 yrs#24A. Doherty20 yrs#47
C. Fodrey22 yrs#99
B. Spencer30 yrs#8
C. Sibbald31 yrs#10
F. Yeats22 yrs#14F. Barbrook21 yrs#16
E. Ross25 yrs#23
A. Nesbitt29 yrs#26C. McLeod19 yrs#27B. Krauhaus22 yrs#28O. Eames19 yrs#42
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 16 | 1,277 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.10 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 22 | 1,636 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 6.74 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership Play-Offs | 4 | 264 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 10 | 505 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.69 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.02 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 6 | 430 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6.75 |
About Lewis Neilson
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Lewis Neilson has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. Lewis Neilson has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.08 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Lewis Neilson has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Lewis Neilson has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lewis Neilson has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 43 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 254 from 322 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Lewis Neilson has won 37 of 61 total duels.
Discipline
Lewis Neilson has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 2.
About Lewis Neilson
Lewis Neilson is a 23-year-old defender playing for Falkirk in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Lewis Neilson is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 15 May 2003.
Most recent appearance
Lewis Neilson's most recent match was away at Hibernian on January 2nd. Falkirk won 1-2. Lewis Neilson played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-2 winatHibernian(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- November 2nd1-2 lossvsDundee(90 mins, rating 6.66)
- May 5th1-1 drawatSt. Johnstone(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 6th2-1 winvsHearts(90 mins, rating 7.2)
- January 4th1-1 drawatDundee United(90 mins, rating 7.1)
Next fixture
Lewis Neilson and Falkirk are next in action on March 3rd against Kilmarnock in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Falkirk vs Kilmarnock match preview.
Teammates at Falkirk
Lewis Neilson currently plays alongside Ben Krauhaus, Nicky Hogarth, Scott Tanser, Ethan Laidlaw, Deniss Melniks, Ben Parkinson, Ross MacIver, Liam Henderson, J. McMillan, Craig Sibbald, Joe Gardner, Lewis Neilson, Brad Spencer, Paul McGovern, Connor John Allan, Leon McCann, Owen Eames, Finley Barbrook, Ethan Ross, Scott Bain, Coll Donaldson, Finn Yeats, CJ Fodrey, Aidan Nesbitt, Aodhan Doherty, Connor McLeod, Keelan Adams, Jacob Murrell and Ryan Strain at Falkirk.