Macaulay Gillesphey
England
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Macaulay Gillesphey 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Macaulay Gillesphey has appeared in 4 League One matches this season, totalling 344 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One 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 One | 4 | 344 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.89 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7.03 |
| Total | 6 | 554 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6.94 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 88 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.26 | 82 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.80 | 62 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.50 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.26 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.26 | 95 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.26 | 38 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Macaulay Gillesphey has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 115 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 62nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Macaulay Gillesphey has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 344 minutes. Macaulay Gillesphey has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 225 | 58.90 | 86 |
| Accurate passes | 152 | 39.80 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 6.02 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.26 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 19 | 4.97 | 51 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 18.31 | 99 |
Macaulay Gillesphey has completed 152 of 225 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.52 | 83 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.52 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 20 | 5.23 | 41 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 3.14 | 64 |
| Touches | 288 | 75.30 | 80 |
| Possession lost | 85 | 22.24 | 95 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 1.05 | 92 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.52 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Macaulay Gillesphey completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.05 | 36 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.52 | 28 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.57 | 70 |
| Clearances | 21 | 5.49 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 2.62 | 24 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.26 | 95 |
Macaulay Gillesphey makes 4 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 86 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.05 | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.57 | 45 |
| 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 |
Macaulay Gillesphey has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly left center back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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22 yrs
26 yrsMacaulay Gillesphey previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 35 | 2,066 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 29 | 5.92 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 44 | 3,881 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 71 | 7.34 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 17 | 1,154 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 31 | 6.90 |
| Championship | 4 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 35 | 2,645 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 52 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 40 | 3,228 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 64 | 6.75 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 420 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.66 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.53 |
About Macaulay Gillesphey
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Macaulay Gillesphey has scored 1 goal across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 344 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Macaulay Gillesphey has attempted 3 shots with 2 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.26 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Macaulay Gillesphey has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Macaulay Gillesphey has contributed 1 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Macaulay Gillesphey has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 6 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 152 from 225 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Macaulay Gillesphey has won 20 of 38 total duels.
Discipline
Macaulay Gillesphey has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Macaulay Gillesphey
Macaulay Gillesphey is a 30-year-old defender playing for Bradford City in the League One, representing England. Macaulay Gillesphey is left-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 24 November 1995.
Most recent appearance
Macaulay Gillesphey's most recent match was away at Cambridge United on August 8th. Bradford City lost 1-2. Macaulay Gillesphey played 74 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.33.
Recent matches
- August 8th1-2 lossvsCambridge United(74 mins, rating 6.33)
- November 5th2-0 lossatPlymouth Argyle(90 mins, rating 6.23)
- March 5th0-0 drawvsBurnley(120 mins, rating 6.93)
- October 10th0-1 winatSheffield Wednesday(90 mins, rating 6.96)
- July 7th2-0 winvsPeterborough United(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.05)
Next fixture
Macaulay Gillesphey and Bradford City are next in action on January 4th against Mansfield Town in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bradford City vs Mansfield Town match preview.
Teammates at Bradford City
Macaulay Gillesphey currently plays alongside Reece Welch, Nick Powell, Oscar Lunn, George Pratt, Matthew Pennington, Corey O'Keeffe, Harry Ibbitson, Antoni Sarcevic, Jake Beesley, Tyreik Wright, Josh Neufville, Macaulay Gillesphey, George Lapslie, Callum Connolly, Jon McCracken, Kieran Morgan, Stephen Humphrys, Will Swan, Cameron Dawson, Hayden Matthews, Bobby Pointon, Aden Baldwin, Ibou Touray, Adam Phillips, Zac Hadi, Henry Cartwright and Kayden Jackson at Bradford City.