Ciaran Gilligan
England
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Ciaran Gilligan 2024/2025 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Ciaran Gilligan has appeared in 11 League One matches this season, totalling 589 minutes at an average rating of 6.03. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.15 | 43 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.15 | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.46 | 58 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.15 | 97 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 81 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.50 | 14 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.15 | 9 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 7 |
Ciaran Gilligan has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 295 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 3rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ciaran Gilligan has 1 assist and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 589 minutes. Ciaran Gilligan has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 203 | 31.00 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 131 | 20.00 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 65.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 1.99 | 70 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.46 | 57 |
| Backward passes | 41 | 6.26 | 58 |
| Passes (final third) | 30 | 4.58 | 58 |
Ciaran Gilligan has completed 131 of 203 passes at 65% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.31 | 20 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.46 | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 90 |
| Duels won | 36 | 5.50 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.22 | 49 |
| Touches | 299 | 45.70 | 27 |
| Possession lost | 82 | 12.53 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.92 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.92 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.46 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 17 |
Ciaran Gilligan completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 36 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 3.06 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.99 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.46 | 20 |
| Clearances | 16 | 2.44 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 2.75 | 16 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Ciaran Gilligan makes 20 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.68 | 77 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.31 | 81 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 2.60 | 53 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ciaran Gilligan has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (1) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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25 yrs
28 yrsCiaran Gilligan previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 4 | 356 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.30 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.23 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 15 | 944 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 6 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 8 | 607 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6.81 |
About Ciaran Gilligan
League One 2024/2025 season
This season in the League One, Ciaran Gilligan has scored 1 assist across 11 appearances (7 starts), totalling 589 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Ciaran Gilligan has attempted 2 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, Ciaran Gilligan has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Ciaran Gilligan has contributed 3 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ciaran Gilligan has registered 20 tackles (13 won), 3 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 131 from 203 pass attempts, a 65% pass accuracy rate. Ciaran Gilligan has won 36 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
Ciaran Gilligan has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 6.
About Ciaran Gilligan
Ciaran Gilligan is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Burton Albion in the League One, representing England. Ciaran Gilligan is right-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 5 February 2002.
Most recent appearance
Ciaran Gilligan's most recent match was away at Forest Green Rovers on September 23rd. Burton Albion lost 2-3. Ciaran Gilligan played 86 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- September 23rd2-3 lossvsForest Green Rovers(86 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.37)
- August 9th1-0 lossatBoreham Wood(90 mins, rating 6.37)
- November 7th2-1 lossatWeston-super-Mare(115 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.23)
- July 27th2-1 lossatScunthorpe United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.23)
- May 28th1-2 lossvsTamworth(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.23)
Next fixture
Ciaran Gilligan and Burton Albion are next in action on May 4th against AFC Wimbledon in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Burton Albion vs AFC Wimbledon match preview.
Teammates at Burton Albion
Ciaran Gilligan currently plays alongside Matthew Dennis, Harvey Araujo, Jason Sraha, Kegs Chauke, Gbemi Arubi, Zac Scutt, Millar Matthews-Lewis, Sulyman Krubally, Will Collar, Toby Sibbick, Ciaran Gilligan, Emeka Adiele, Kyran Lofthouse, George Evans, Finn Delap, Tyrese Shade, Jack Armer, Kamil Dudek, Charlie Webster, Tomas Kalinauskas, Curtis Tilt, Kain Adom and Corey Addai at Burton Albion.