Josh Earl
England
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Josh Earl 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Josh Earl has appeared in 4 League One matches this season, totalling 360 minutes at an average rating of 7.10. 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 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.10 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.91 |
| Total | 5 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.06 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.25 | 84 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.25 | 28 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Josh Earl has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 360 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Josh Earl has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 360 minutes. Josh Earl 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 | 209 | 52.30 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 158 | 39.50 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 2.75 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.50 | 70 |
| Backward passes | 21 | 5.25 | 58 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 7.25 | 51 |
Josh Earl has completed 158 of 209 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.50 | 77 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.50 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 32 | 8.00 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 6.00 | 96 |
| Touches | 282 | 70.50 | 73 |
| Possession lost | 63 | 15.75 | 68 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.50 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.50 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Josh Earl completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.00 | 30 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.50 | 22 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.25 | 54 |
| Clearances | 27 | 6.75 | 74 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 3.25 | 41 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Josh Earl makes 4 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 27 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.25 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.25 | 62 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 1.75 | 47 |
| 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 |
Josh Earl 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 center back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Josh Earl previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 21 | 1,770 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 32 | 2,749 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 53 | 6.64 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.73 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 44 | 3,894 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 85 | 6.99 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.45 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 37 | 2,924 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 48 | 6.85 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 347 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.15 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 29 | 2,155 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 51 | 6.82 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Josh Earl
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Josh Earl has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 360 minutes. Josh Earl has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.06 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Earl has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Josh Earl has contributed 1 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Earl has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 5 interceptions, and 27 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 158 from 209 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Josh Earl has won 32 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Earl has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 2.
About Josh Earl
Josh Earl is a 27-year-old defender playing for Blackpool in the League One, representing England. Josh Earl is left-footed and wears the number 32 shirt. Born on 24 October 1998.
Most recent appearance
Josh Earl's most recent match was away at Barnsley on May 4th. Blackpool lost 2-1. Josh Earl played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-1 lossatBarnsley(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- July 24th4-0 winvsPeterborough United(90 mins, rating 7.25)
- May 25th0-0 drawatDoncaster Rovers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.92)
- July 7th0-1 lossvsBromley(90 mins, rating 7.27)
- May 7th1-1 drawvsWigan Athletic(120 mins, rating 6.91)
Next fixture
Josh Earl and Blackpool are next in action on January 4th against Reading in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Reading vs Blackpool match preview.
Teammates at Blackpool
Josh Earl currently plays alongside Albie Morgan, Fraser Horsfall, Tom Bloxham, Hayden Coulson, Josh Earl, Oliver Casey, Josh Bowler, Niall Ennis, Ilmari Niskanen, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Leighton Clarkson, Michael Ihiekwe, Jerry Yates, CJ Hamilton, Jordan Williams, Dion Charles, Oluchukwu Nwankwo, Karoy Anderson, Finley Munroe, Jordan Brown, Andy Lyons, Luke Southwood, Zac Ashworth, Dale Taylor and George Honeyman at Blackpool.