Matty James
England
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Matty James 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Matty James has appeared in 3 Championship matches this season, totalling 177 minutes at an average rating of 6.85. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 3 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.85 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.59 |
| Total | 4 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.78 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.50 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.51 | 60 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.00 | 42 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.02 | 44 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Matty James has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 177 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matty James has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 89 minutes. Matty James has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 110 | 55.90 | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 97 | 49.30 | 83 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 3.05 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.51 | 56 |
| Backward passes | 19 | 9.66 | 75 |
| Passes (final third) | 18 | 9.15 | 81 |
Matty James has completed 97 of 110 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.53 | 85 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 2.03 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 75 |
| Duels won | 10 | 5.08 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 1.02 | 70 |
| Touches | 139 | 70.70 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 27 | 13.73 | 70 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.53 | 83 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.53 | 66 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.02 | 74 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matty James completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 10 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 1.02 | 20 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 1.02 | 58 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 5.59 | 75 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Matty James makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 89 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 1.53 | 20 |
| 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 |
Matty James has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matty James previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 37 | 2,232 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 55 | 6.83 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 32 | 2,694 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 55 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 37 | 2,891 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 55 | 7.02 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 34 | 2,966 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 64 | 6.98 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 371 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 33 | 2,783 | 1 | 3 | 62 | 61 | 7.21 |
About Matty James
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Matty James has featured across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 177 minutes. Matty James has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.03 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matty James has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Matty James has contributed 2 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matty James has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 97 from 110 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Matty James has won 10 of 17 total duels.
Discipline
Matty James has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 3.
About Matty James
Matty James is a 35-year-old midfielder playing for Wrexham in the Championship, representing England. Matty James is right-footed and wears the number 37 shirt. Born on 22 July 1991.
Most recent appearance
Matty James's most recent match was away at Millwall on May 4th. Wrexham won 0-3. Matty James played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.93.
Recent matches
- May 4th0-3 winatMillwall(90 mins, rating 6.93)
- September 5th1-2 lossvsBirmingham City(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 6th1-1 drawvsWatford(12 mins, rating 6.82)
- July 23rd1-1 drawatCardiff City(75 mins, rating 6.81)
- March 7th1-0 lossatMiddlesbrough(72 mins, rating 6.59)
Next fixture
Matty James and Wrexham are next in action on January 1st against Dover Athletic in the Enterprise National League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dover Athletic vs Wrexham match preview.
Teammates at Wrexham
Matty James currently plays alongside Anthony Patterson, George Thomason, Josh Windass, Zak Vyner, Issa Kaboré, Kieffer Moore, Ryan Longman, Dominic Hyam, Matty James, Joe Worrall, Callum Burton, Callum Doyle, Callum O'Hare, Sebastian Revan, Liberato Cacace, Ben Whiteman, Jacques Ekomié, Lewis O'Brien, Oliver Rathbone, Aaron James, Nathan Broadhead, Danny Imray, George Dobson, Max Cleworth, Danny Ward, Ben Sheaf, Sam Smith and Bailey Cadamarteri at Wrexham.