Matty James
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Matty James 2025/2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Matty James has appeared in 37 Championship matches this season, totalling 2,232 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. 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 | 37 | 2,232 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 55 | 6.83 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.07 |
| Total | 39 | 2,366 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 59 | 6.84 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.12 | 38 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.40 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 15 |
| Shot accuracy | 18.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 90 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.12 | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.24 | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Key passes | 22 | 0.90 | 37 |
| Chances created | 20 | 0.81 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.12 | 48 |
Matty James has taken 11 shots with 2 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 203 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 10th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matty James has 2 assists and 22 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 112 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1115 | 45.00 | 73 |
| Accurate passes | 934 | 37.70 | 75 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Long balls won | 58 | 2.34 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.08 | 80 |
| Accurate crosses | 18 | 0.73 | 76 |
| Backward passes | 191 | 7.70 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 156 | 6.29 | 70 |
Matty James has completed 934 of 1115 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 18 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.48 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 0.69 | 22 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 115 | 4.64 | 48 |
| Aerials won | 34 | 1.37 | 70 |
| Touches | 1449 | 58.40 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 265 | 10.69 | 29 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.60 | 32 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 0.69 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.48 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 0.32 | 1 |
Matty James completes 12 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 115 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 55 | 2.22 | 76 |
| Tackles won | 38 | 1.53 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 1.05 | 63 |
| Clearances | 42 | 1.69 | 67 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 122 | 4.92 | 66 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.04 | 72 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Matty James makes 55 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 42 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 0.44 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.16 | 42 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 2.75 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 1.13 | 4 |
| 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 11 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.8 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly central midfielder (8 appearances), also at right central midfielder (8) and left central midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrs
Matty James previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Matty James has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 37 appearances (24 starts), totalling 2232 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matty James has attempted 11 shots with 2 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matty James has created 20 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 12 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (71% success rate). Matty James has contributed 22 key passes and 65 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matty James has registered 55 tackles (38 won), 26 interceptions, and 42 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 934 from 1115 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Matty James has won 115 of 182 total duels.
Discipline
Matty James has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 17.
About Matty James
Matty James is a 34-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 Middlesbrough on October 2nd. Wrexham drew 2-2. Matty James played 83 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- October 2nd2-2 drawvsMiddlesbrough(83 mins, rating 6.99)
- April 7th3-1 lossatCoventry City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.37)
- June 17th0-1 winatOxford United(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- September 14th2-0 winvsStoke City(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- December 7th2-0 lossatBirmingham City(63 mins, rating 6.42)
Next fixture
Matty James and Wrexham are next in action on March 7th against Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Middlesbrough vs Wrexham match preview.
Teammates at Wrexham
Matty James currently plays alongside Callum Doyle, Nathan Broadhead, Arthur Okonkwo, Kieffer Moore, Dominic Hyam, Sebastian Revan, Ryan Barnett, Bailey Cadamarteri, Ryan Hardie, Conor Coady, Max Cleworth, D. Keillor-Dunn, Lewis O'Brien, Ryan Longman, George Thomason, Harry Ashfield, Liberato Cacace, Ollie Rathbone, Dan Scarr, George Dobson, Zak Vyner, Callum Burton, Lewis Brunt, Aaron James, Elliot Lee, Josh Windass, Danny Ward, Matty James, Ben Sheaf and Sam Smith at Wrexham.