Josh Sheehan
Wales
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Josh Sheehan 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Josh Sheehan has appeared in 4 Championship matches this season, totalling 360 minutes at an average rating of 7.02. 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 | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 7.02 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.03 |
| Total | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 7.02 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots | 10 | 2.50 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.80 | 75 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.75 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 1.00 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.50 | 61 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.50 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.25 | 54 |
Josh Sheehan has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Josh Sheehan has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 60 minutes. Josh Sheehan has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 206 | 51.50 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 174 | 43.50 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 4.25 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.75 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 22 | 5.50 | 25 |
| Passes (final third) | 34 | 8.50 | 73 |
Josh Sheehan has completed 174 of 206 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.50 | 40 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.25 | 57 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 40 |
| Duels won | 13 | 3.25 | 18 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Touches | 273 | 68.30 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 55 | 13.75 | 71 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.25 | 50 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.00 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Josh Sheehan completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 13 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (7th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.50 | 45 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.00 | 54 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.00 | 58 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.25 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 4.25 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.25 | 83 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Josh Sheehan makes 6 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 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 | 4 | 1.00 | 36 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.25 | 53 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 82 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 2.25 | 49 |
| 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 |
Josh Sheehan has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Josh Sheehan previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 380 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5.63 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 41 | 2,992 | 3 | 4 | 53 | 47 | 7.10 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 33 | 2,445 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 41 | 7.19 |
 UEFA Nations League | 3 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.97 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.73 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7.09 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 46 | 3,574 | 2 | 12 | 61 | 66 | 7.20 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2.72 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 26 | 1,162 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 15 | 1,043 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 17 | 7.30 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.04 |
About Josh Sheehan
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Josh Sheehan has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 360 minutes. Josh Sheehan has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.45 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Sheehan has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Josh Sheehan has contributed 6 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Sheehan has registered 6 tackles (4 won), 4 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 174 from 206 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Josh Sheehan has won 13 of 28 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Sheehan has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 5.
About Josh Sheehan
Josh Sheehan is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Bolton Wanderers in the Championship, representing Wales. Josh Sheehan is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 30 March 1995.
Most recent appearance
Josh Sheehan's most recent match was away at Sheffield United on August 8th. Bolton Wanderers lost 3-2. Josh Sheehan played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- August 8th3-2 lossatSheffield United(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- November 5th0-1 lossvsLincoln City(90 mins, rating 7.64)
- September 6th0-0 drawatQueens Park Rangers(90 mins, rating 6.45)
- March 25th2-1 winvsPreston North End(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.18)
- May 7th1-0 lossatSheffield Wednesday(90 mins, rating 7.03)
Next fixture
Josh Sheehan and Bolton Wanderers are next in action on January 4th against Millwall in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers match preview.
Teammates at Bolton Wanderers
Josh Sheehan currently plays alongside Nathan Broome, Ryan Hardie, Josh Sheehan, Ben Davies, Kyliane Dong, Sam Dalby, Atsuki Ito, Jack Bonham, Eoin Toal, Theo Bair, Jayden Nelson, Chris Forino, Ethan Erhahon, Lewis Brunt, Luca Stephenson, Xavier Simons, Thierry Gale, Akin Famewo, Luke Hutchinson, David Watson, Max Conway, Samuel Iling-Junior, Gaizka Larrazabal, Rúben Rodrigues, David Harrington, John McAtee and Gavin Bazunu at Bolton Wanderers.