Josh Sheehan stats
Wales
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J. Sheehan
BoltonMidfielder
J. Sheehan vs Middlesbrough
1 game playedJosh Sheehan's next match is on Friday at 20:00 against Middlesbrough. See how Josh Sheehan did in earlier matches against Middlesbrough.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 |
BOLvMID
Friday 20:00Fri 20:00Before the next match
Bolton v Middlesbrough, FridayWhat Middlesbrough allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats6 appearances at RCDM against Middlesbrough in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersJosh Sheehan 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Josh Sheehan has appeared in 11 Championship matches this season, totalling 986 minutes at an average rating of 7.07. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 11 | 986 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 7.07 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.60 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.03 |
| Total | 16 | 1,245 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 6.95 |
Attacking stats
Josh Sheehan has taken 21 shots with 8 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 47 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 2.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Josh Sheehan has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 66 minutes. Josh Sheehan has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 2.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Josh Sheehan has completed 502 of 587 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Josh Sheehan completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 35 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
Josh Sheehan makes 13 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 76 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Josh Sheehan has committed 15 fouls and received 1 yellow card with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right defensive midfielder (7 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (3) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Bolton squad
K. Dong
22 yrs#7
T. Bair
27 yrs#9
S. Dalby
26 yrs#10
T. Gale
24 yrs#11
S. Iling-Junior23 yrs#16
J. Nelson
24 yrs#26
R. Hardie
29 yrs#39
J. McAtee27 yrs#45
X. Simons23 yrs#4J. Sheehan
31 yrs#8
D. Shankland Watson21 yrs#12
A. Ito
28 yrs#15
R. Rodrigues
30 yrs#20
E. Erhahon25 yrs#21
27 yrs
28 yrs
26 yrs
Wales squad
W. Burns31 yrs#7
D. James28 yrs#7
S. Thomas27 yrs#7
J. Taylor23 yrs#9
M. Harris27 yrs#9
K. Moore34 yrs#19
C. Congreve22 yrs#20
B. Johnson25 yrs#22
L. Koumas21 yrs#67
E. Ampadu26 yrs#4
C. Savage23 yrs#8J. Sheehan31 yrs#8
J. James22 yrs#8
L. Cullen27 yrs#11
J. Colwill21 yrs#27
C. Ashford22 yrs#45
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| 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 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 | - |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7.09 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 26 | 1,162 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 6.92 |
2021/2022
| 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 scored 1 goal across 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 986 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Josh Sheehan has attempted 21 shots with 8 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.17 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Sheehan has created 15 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate). Josh Sheehan has contributed 15 key passes and 28 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Sheehan has registered 13 tackles (9 won), 13 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 502 from 587 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Josh Sheehan has won 35 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Sheehan has received 1 yellow card and 1 red card this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 18.
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 Southampton on January 2nd. Bolton drew 0-0. Josh Sheehan played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-0 drawatSouthampton(90 mins, rating 6.7)
- August 5th1-3 winatWolverhampton Wanderers(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.57)
- November 2nd1-2 lossvsStoke City(90 mins, rating 7.81)
- December 14th0-1 lossvsDenmark(34 mins, rating 6.55)
- September 27th2-1 winvsNorway(15 mins, rating 6.58)
Next fixture
Josh Sheehan and Bolton Wanderers are next in action on December 31st against Middlesbrough in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bolton Wanderers vs Middlesbrough match preview.
Teammates at Bolton Wanderers
Josh Sheehan currently plays alongside Kyliane Dong, Ben Davies, Xavier Simons, Eoin Toal, Jack Bonham, Josh Sheehan, Luca Stephenson, Nathan Broome, Jayden Nelson, Chris Forino, Max Conway, Thierry Gale, Samuel Iling-Junior, Ethan Erhahon, Ryan Hardie, Sam Dalby, Akin Famewo, David Shankland Watson, Lewis Brunt, Atsuki Ito, Gaizka Larrazabal, Rúben Rodrigues, David Harrington, Theo Bair, John McAtee and Gavin Bazunu at Bolton Wanderers.