Alfie Merritt stats
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A. Merritt
Newport CountyDefenderBefore the next match
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Position stats11 appearances at LW against Rotherham in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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As a left back, Alfie Merritt has appeared in 4 League Two matches this season, totalling 171 minutes at an average rating of 6.18. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Attacking stats
Alfie Merritt has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 100th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Alfie Merritt has 1 assist and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 171 minutes. Alfie Merritt has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Alfie Merritt has completed 11 of 27 passes at 41% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 0th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Alfie Merritt completes 0 dribbles and wins 11 duels .
Defending stats
Alfie Merritt makes 4 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Alfie Merritt has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left back (1 appearance), also at left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Newport County squad
S. Gwengwe
25 yrs#9J. Crole
22 yrs#11M. Alexander-Walker
19 yrs#14
G. Garner27 yrs#19Y. Bamba27 yrs#20T. Nyakuhwa21 yrs#21M. Adu-Poku21 yrs#23
C. Doidge34 yrs#27
K. Etete24 yrs#28
K. Evans24 yrs#7
M. Smith26 yrs#8H. Biggins30 yrs#10A. Lewis28 yrs#18
M. Dibley-Dias
22 yrs#24
K. Patten25 yrs#29H. Pugh18 yrs#36
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout Alfie Merritt
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Alfie Merritt has scored 1 assist across 4 appearances (2 starts), totalling 171 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Alfie Merritt has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alfie Merritt has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Alfie Merritt has contributed 1 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alfie Merritt has registered 4 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 11 from 27 pass attempts, a 41% pass accuracy rate. Alfie Merritt has won 11 of 24 total duels.
Discipline
Alfie Merritt has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Alfie Merritt
Alfie Merritt is a 18-year-old defender playing for Newport County in the League Two, representing England. Alfie Merritt is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 30 May 2008.
Most recent appearance
Alfie Merritt's most recent match was away at Salford City on August 8th. Newport County lost 2-1. Alfie Merritt played 84 minutes, registering 2 shots, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
- September 3rd0-0 drawatGillingham(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 8th2-1 lossatSalford City(84 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.38)
- November 5th2-2 drawvsTranmere Rovers(46 mins, rating 6.4)
- May 25th5-3 lossatBristol Rovers(16 mins, 1 assist, rating 5.68)
- March 25th3-0 winvsRochdale(25 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.25)
Next fixture
Alfie Merritt and Newport County are next in action on October 4th against Rotherham United in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rotherham United vs Newport County match preview.
Teammates at Newport County
Alfie Merritt currently plays alongside Alfie Merritt, Tom Davies, Matty Jacob, Kion Etete, A. Lewis, Keenan Patten, Moses Alexander-Walker, Michael Adu-Poku, Joe Thomas, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa, Jake Turner, Harri Pugh, Shaquille Gwengwe, Matt Dibley-Dias, James Crole, Jordan Wright, Matthew Smith, Ciaran Brennan, Lee Jenkins, Gerard Garner, Cameron Evans, Shaun MacDonald, Harrison Biggins, Kyle Cameron, Cameron Norman, Dan Sassi, Yahya Bamba, Christian Doidge and Kieron Evans at Newport County.