Joe Rafferty stats
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J. Rafferty
RotherhamDefenderBefore the next match
Rotherham v Newport County, Today
What Newport County allow right backs
Position stats12 appearances at RB against Newport County in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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Odds OutliersJoe Rafferty 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Joe Rafferty has appeared in 4 League Two matches this season, totalling 156 minutes at an average rating of 6.46. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Attacking stats
Joe Rafferty has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 156 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joe Rafferty has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Joe Rafferty has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Joe Rafferty has completed 66 of 90 passes at 73% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Joe Rafferty completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 8 duels .
Defending stats
Joe Rafferty makes 1 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 156 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Joe Rafferty has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League TwoMainly right center back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Rotherham squad
F. Tavares
25 yrs#7
T. Bradshaw
34 yrs#9
P. Mullin31 yrs#10G. Sebine20 yrs#19
A. Nemane
29 yrs#23R. Wilson19 yrs#42
K. Lolos
26 yrs#44
J. Austerfield24 yrs#4
O. Ashley26 yrs#6
K. Spence25 yrs#8
J. Fitzgerald19 yrs#15
M. Kaleta22 yrs#17
J. Jellis25 yrs#22
J. Buyabu23 yrs#24
B. Cover
23 yrs#28J. Clarke19 yrs#37
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20 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 42 | 3,318 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 60 | 6.67 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.57 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 39 | 3,342 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 48 | 6.58 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 39 | 3,281 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 47 | 7.09 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 25 | 2,227 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 36 | 7.20 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.34 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 5 | 217 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.24 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 255 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7.58 |
About Joe Rafferty
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Joe Rafferty has featured across 4 appearances (1 starts), totalling 156 minutes. Joe Rafferty has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joe Rafferty has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joe Rafferty has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 66 from 90 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Joe Rafferty has won 8 of 14 total duels.
Discipline
Joe Rafferty has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 2.
About Joe Rafferty
Joe Rafferty is a 33-year-old defender playing for Rotherham United in the League Two, representing England. Joe Rafferty is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 6 October 1993.
Most recent appearance
Joe Rafferty's most recent match was at home against Crewe Alexandra on July 5th. Rotherham drew 1-1. Joe Rafferty played 33 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.89.
Recent matches
- September 20th2-0 lossatFleetwood Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 2nd1-4 lossvsGillingham(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 3rd1-0 lossatExeter City(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 5th1-1 drawvsCrewe Alexandra(33 mins, rating 6.89)
- January 4th1-0 lossatBristol Rovers(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Joe Rafferty and Rotherham United are next in action on October 4th against Newport County 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 Rotherham United
Joe Rafferty currently plays alongside Ewan Otoo, Marvin Kaleta, Joe Rafferty, Josh Austerfield, Dominic Iorfa, Sonny Aljofree, Kieran Ngwenya, Brandon Cover, Ossama Ashley, Ted Cann, Jayce Fitzgerald, Emmanuel Adegboyega, James Clarke, Reece Wilson, Hamish Douglas, Paul Mullin, Kian Spence, Jili Buyabu, Harrison Duncan, Denzel Hall, Julian Eyestone, Klaidi Lolos, Lenny Agbaire, Tom Bradshaw, Aaron Nemane, Fábio Tavares, George Sebine and Jamie Jellis at Rotherham United.