Oliver Norburn
England
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Oliver Norburn 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Oliver Norburn has appeared in 5 League Two matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 7.18. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 5 | 450 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 7.18 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.47 |
| Total | 6 | 535 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 7.06 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.20 | 48 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.60 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.60 | 71 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 73 |
| Key passes | 10 | 2.00 | 82 |
| Chances created | 10 | 2.00 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.40 | 83 |
Oliver Norburn has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 150 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 25th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Oliver Norburn has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 45 minutes. Oliver Norburn has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 259 | 51.80 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 212 | 42.40 | 90 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Long balls won | 38 | 7.60 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 2.20 | 95 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Oliver Norburn has completed 212 of 259 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.40 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.80 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 54 |
| Duels won | 17 | 3.40 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.40 | 18 |
| Touches | 360 | 72.00 | 92 |
| Possession lost | 80 | 16.00 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.20 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.60 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Oliver Norburn completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 17 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.40 | 45 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.60 | 95 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.20 | 48 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Oliver Norburn makes 7 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 64 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 45th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.20 | 50 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.60 | 94 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 2.40 | 57 |
| 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 |
Oliver Norburn has committed 6 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right central midfielder (3 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Oldham Athletic squad
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K. Drummond
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E. Nevitt29 yrs#20T. Pett34 yrs#4K. Appiah-Forson24 yrs#7
O. Norburn33 yrs#8
N. Chilvers25 yrs#14
J. Hawkes27 yrs#21K. Payne21 yrs#26
O. Hammond23 yrs#27
T. Hill23 yrs#30
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Oliver Norburn previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 38 | 2,574 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 71 | 6.38 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 21 | 1,396 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 6.83 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.04 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 34 | 2,651 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 65 | 6.82 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 18 | 1,247 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 6.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 36 | 3,019 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 98 | 6.97 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Oliver Norburn
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Oliver Norburn has scored 1 assist across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Oliver Norburn has attempted 3 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, Oliver Norburn has created 10 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Oliver Norburn has contributed 10 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Oliver Norburn has registered 7 tackles (0 won), 8 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 212 from 259 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Oliver Norburn has won 17 of 37 total duels.
Discipline
Oliver Norburn has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 6.
About Oliver Norburn
Oliver Norburn is a 33-year-old midfielder playing for Oldham Athletic in the League Two, representing England. Oliver Norburn is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 26 October 1992.
Most recent appearance
Oliver Norburn's most recent match was away at Tranmere Rovers on January 4th. Oldham Athletic lost 2-0. Oliver Norburn played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.03.
Recent matches
- January 4th2-0 lossatTranmere Rovers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.03)
- August 8th1-1 drawatFleetwood Town(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- November 5th3-0 winvsSwindon Town(90 mins, rating 8.26)
- September 6th2-1 lossatColchester United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.4)
- March 25th2-0 winvsPort Vale(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.14)
Next fixture
Oliver Norburn and Oldham Athletic are next in action on March 5th against Chesterfield in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Oldham Athletic vs Chesterfield match preview.
Teammates at Oldham Athletic
Oliver Norburn currently plays alongside Elliott Nevitt, Mike Fondop, Oliver Norburn, Oliver Hammond, Aston Wilson, Lewis Temple, Tom Pett, Calum Kavanagh, Kai Payne, Zain Tahir, Donervon Daniels, Will Sutton, Ryan Delaney, Favour Fawunmi, Noah Chilvers, Kane Drummond, Manny Monthe, Jamie Robson, Josh Hawkes, Jack Stevens, Mathew Hudson, Tom Hill, Gus Scott-Morriss and Keenan Appiah-Forson at Oldham Athletic.