Liam Donnelly
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Liam Donnelly 2025/2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Liam Donnelly has appeared in 17 Premiership matches this season, totalling 853 minutes at an average rating of 6.09. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.11 | 57 |
| Shots | 13 | 1.40 | 95 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.40 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.11 | 74 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.63 | 95 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.32 | 87 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.11 | 98 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.42 | 55 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.11 | 59 |
Liam Donnelly has taken 13 shots with 4 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 66 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Liam Donnelly has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 213 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 449 | 47.40 | 70 |
| Accurate passes | 356 | 37.60 | 66 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Long balls won | 37 | 3.90 | 97 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.11 | 35 |
| Backward passes | 63 | 6.65 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 66 | 6.96 | 63 |
Liam Donnelly has completed 356 of 449 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.21 | 22 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 66 | 6.96 | 88 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 2.00 | 50 |
| Touches | 634 | 66.90 | 71 |
| Possession lost | 123 | 12.98 | 55 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 1.06 | 94 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 2.00 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.21 | 31 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 1.06 | 73 |
Liam Donnelly completes 0 dribbles and wins 66 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 3.06 | 96 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 2.22 | 96 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 1.58 | 88 |
| Clearances | 37 | 3.90 | 39 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 36 | 3.80 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.11 | 21 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Liam Donnelly makes 29 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 96th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.48 | 89 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.32 | 87 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 4.67 | n/a | 49 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 3.48 | 98 |
| 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 |
Liam Donnelly has committed 14 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly central midfielder (4 appearances), also at right center back (3) and center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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32 yrs
31 yrs
25 yrs
27 yrsLiam Donnelly previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 24 | 1,377 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 46 | 6.27 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3.52 |
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 27 | 1,684 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 47 | 6.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 22 | 1,485 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 54 | 6.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 23 | 1,488 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 6.25 |
About Liam Donnelly
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Liam Donnelly has scored 1 goal across 17 appearances (10 starts), totalling 853 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Liam Donnelly has attempted 13 shots with 4 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Liam Donnelly has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Liam Donnelly has contributed 4 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Liam Donnelly has registered 29 tackles (21 won), 15 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 356 from 449 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Liam Donnelly has won 66 of 102 total duels.
Discipline
Liam Donnelly has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 19.
About Liam Donnelly
Liam Donnelly is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for St. Mirren in the Premiership, representing Northern Ireland. Liam Donnelly is right-footed and wears the number 44 shirt. Born on 7 March 1996.
Most recent appearance
Liam Donnelly's most recent match was away at Aberdeen on December 16th. St. Mirren won 0-2. Liam Donnelly played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.16.
Recent matches
- December 27th1-1 drawvsDundee United(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 16th0-2 winatAberdeen(90 mins, rating 7.16)
- March 15th0-3 lossvsKilmarnock(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.61)
- July 16th1-0 lossatCeltic(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.71)
- May 17th2-0 winvsAberdeen(90 mins, rating 7.62)
Next fixture
Liam Donnelly and St. Mirren are next in action on March 8th against Falkirk in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Falkirk vs St. Mirren match preview.
Teammates at St. Mirren
Liam Donnelly currently plays alongside Henry Fieldson, Mikael Mandron, Keanu Baccus, Carrick McEvoy, Eseosa Sule, Jacob Chapman, Jonah Ayunga, Malik Dijksteel, Jayden Richardson, Ryan Mullen, Billy Hutchinson, Jake Young, Jalmaro Calvin, Peter Urminsky, Alex Gogic, Ryan Carr, Samuel Ramos, Chris Mochrie, Killian Phillips, Richard King, Roland Idowu, Liam Donnelly, Marcus Fraser, Declan John, Allan Campbell and Fraser Taylor at St. Mirren.