Gavin Kilkenny
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Gavin Kilkenny 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Gavin Kilkenny has appeared in 39 League Two matches this season, totalling 3,273 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 39 | 3,273 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 104 | 6.79 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 284 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6.70 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.27 |
| Total | 43 | 3,647 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 114 | 6.77 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.05 | 16 |
| Shots | 26 | 0.70 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.20 | 29 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.14 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.36 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.22 | 21 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 59 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 17 |
| Key passes | 25 | 0.70 | 27 |
| Chances created | 19 | 0.52 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 20 |
Gavin Kilkenny has taken 26 shots with 7 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 126 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Gavin Kilkenny has 1 assist and 25 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 172 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1665 | 45.80 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 1349 | 37.10 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 72 | 1.98 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.19 | 32 |
| Backward passes | 293 | 8.06 | 84 |
| Passes (final third) | 193 | 5.31 | 53 |
Gavin Kilkenny has completed 1349 of 1665 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 26 | 0.71 | 57 |
| Dribble attempts | 55 | 1.51 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 206 | 5.66 | 60 |
| Aerials won | 40 | 1.10 | 27 |
| Touches | 2343 | 64.40 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 503 | 13.83 | 44 |
| Dribbled past | 34 | 0.93 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 40 | 1.10 | 44 |
| Dispossessed | 37 | 1.02 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 75 | 2.06 | 66 |
Gavin Kilkenny completes 26 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 206 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 104 | 2.86 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 59 | 1.62 | 91 |
| Interceptions | 43 | 1.18 | 86 |
| Clearances | 63 | 1.73 | 56 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 256 | 7.04 | 99 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.03 | 61 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.05 | 78 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 82 |
Gavin Kilkenny makes 104 tackles and 43 interceptions , adding 63 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 39 | 1.07 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.14 | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 7.80 | n/a | 76 |
| Foul involvements | 79 | 2.17 | 41 |
| 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 |
Gavin Kilkenny has committed 39 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.8 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left central midfielder (21 appearances), also at right central midfielder (9) and central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Gavin Kilkenny previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 42 | 3,321 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 116 | 7.02 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 16 | 1,197 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 8 | 464 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 6.85 |
 Championship | 3 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7.31 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 14 | 1,100 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 6.96 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3.62 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6.94 |
About Gavin Kilkenny
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Gavin Kilkenny has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 39 appearances (37 starts), totalling 3273 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Gavin Kilkenny has attempted 26 shots with 7 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gavin Kilkenny has created 19 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 26 successful dribbles from 55 attempts (47% success rate). Gavin Kilkenny has contributed 25 key passes and 32 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gavin Kilkenny has registered 104 tackles (59 won), 43 interceptions, and 63 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1349 from 1665 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Gavin Kilkenny has won 206 of 389 total duels.
Discipline
Gavin Kilkenny has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 39 fouls and winning 40.
About Gavin Kilkenny
Gavin Kilkenny is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Swindon Town in the League Two, representing Republic of Ireland. Gavin Kilkenny is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 1 February 2000.
Most recent appearance
Gavin Kilkenny's most recent match was away at Cambridge United on June 20th. Swindon Town drew 1-1. Gavin Kilkenny played 59 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- June 20th1-1 drawatCambridge United(59 mins, rating 6.8)
- April 28th1-1 drawvsFleetwood Town(76 mins, rating 6.56)
- February 26th0-1 winatTranmere Rovers(67 mins, rating 6.8)
- September 29th0-2 winatGillingham(90 mins, rating 6.39)
- December 28th1-2 lossvsMilton Keynes Dons(90 mins, rating 6.97)
Next fixture
Gavin Kilkenny and Swindon Town are next in action on May 7th against Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cardiff City vs Swindon Town match preview.
Teammates at Swindon Town
Gavin Kilkenny currently plays alongside Tom Nichols, Joe Snowdon, Aaron Drinan, Jake Tabor, Fletcher Holman, Ollie Palmer, Filozofe Mabete, Stephan Negru, Connor Ripley, Gavin Kilkenny, Ryan Tafazolli, James Ball, Daniel Butterworth, Mitch Clark, Lewis Ward, Harrison Minturn, James Debayo, Ollie Clarke, Joel McGregor, Matty Virtue, Sonny Hart, Paul Glatzel, Harry Smith, Billy Kirkman and Ben Middlemas at Swindon Town.