James Furlong
Republic of Ireland
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James Furlong 2024/2025 season stats
As a left wing back, James Furlong has appeared in 23 League Two matches this season, totalling 876 minutes at an average rating of 5.75. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 23 | 876 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 5.75 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 76 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7.33 |
| Total | 24 | 952 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 5.82 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.10 | 83 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.31 | 70 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.21 | 42 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 10 | 1.00 | 79 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.62 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.10 | 54 |
James Furlong has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 146 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 61st percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Furlong has 0 assists and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 146 minutes. James Furlong has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 262 | 26.90 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 168 | 17.30 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 64.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.13 | 11 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Accurate crosses | 21 | 2.16 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 49 | 5.03 | 69 |
| Passes (final third) | 40 | 4.11 | 27 |
James Furlong has completed 168 of 262 passes at 64% accuracy , plus 21 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.41 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.92 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 39 | 4.01 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 1.54 | 24 |
| Touches | 525 | 53.90 | 31 |
| Possession lost | 169 | 17.36 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 1.03 | 91 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.31 | 4 |
| Dispossessed | 16 | 1.64 | 96 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 24 |
James Furlong completes 4 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 39 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.75 | 55 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 1.13 | 68 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.72 | 22 |
| Clearances | 20 | 2.05 | 12 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 37 | 3.80 | 82 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
James Furlong makes 17 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 55th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.82 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.21 | 57 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.13 | 12 |
| 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 |
James Furlong has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left wing back (9 appearances), also at left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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James Furlong previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 16 | 1,349 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 45 | 7.02 |
PremiershipAbout James Furlong
League Two 2024/2025 season
This season in the League Two, James Furlong has featured across 23 appearances (10 starts), totalling 876 minutes. James Furlong has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Furlong has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (44% success rate). James Furlong has contributed 10 key passes and 79 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Furlong has registered 17 tackles (11 won), 7 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 168 from 262 pass attempts, a 64% pass accuracy rate. James Furlong has won 39 of 101 total duels.
Discipline
James Furlong has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 3.
About James Furlong
James Furlong is a 24-year-old defender playing for Walsall in the League Two, representing Republic of Ireland. James Furlong is left-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 7 June 2002.
Most recent appearance
James Furlong's most recent match was away at Leyton Orient on June 9th. Walsall drew 0-0. James Furlong played 60 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- August 8th2-2 drawatCrewe Alexandra(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 5th3-2 winvsAccrington Stanley(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 9th0-0 drawvsLeyton Orient(60 mins, rating 6.82)
- September 1st1-2 winatSouthampton(0 mins)
- November 11th0-1 lossvsStoke City(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
James Furlong and Walsall are next in action on January 4th against Exeter City in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Exeter City vs Walsall match preview.
Teammates at Walsall
James Furlong currently plays alongside Tom Wooster, Antony Evans, Elicha Ahui, Jed Ward, Ryan Leak, Rico Browne, Harry Williams, Aaron Pressley, Courtney Clarke, Reece Smith, Sven Sprangler, Charlie Crew, Tai Sodje, Jenson Kilroy, James Furlong, Mason Hancock, Albert Adomah, Roman Dixon, Lewis Simper, Andy Dallas, James Connolly, Ronan Maher, Isaac Moore, Alex Pattison, Harrison Burke and Declan Skura at Walsall.