James Wilson
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James Wilson 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, James Wilson has appeared in 42 League Two matches this season, totalling 3,693 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 42 | 3,693 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 46 | 6.65 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.47 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.88 |
| Total | 46 | 4,041 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 48 | 6.67 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.00 | 7 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.05 | 50 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.10 | 16 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.07 | 18 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.20 | 17 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.19 | 24 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.02 | 30 |
James Wilson has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 462 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 8th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Wilson has 0 assists and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 462 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1743 | 42.50 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 1346 | 32.80 | 84 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Long balls won | 151 | 3.68 | 90 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.07 | 33 |
| Backward passes | 105 | 2.56 | 20 |
| Passes (final third) | 289 | 7.04 | 53 |
James Wilson has completed 1346 of 1743 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Duels won | 142 | 3.46 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 85 | 2.07 | 32 |
| Touches | 2369 | 57.70 | 48 |
| Possession lost | 437 | 10.65 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.24 | 18 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.29 | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.17 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 0.32 | 4 |
James Wilson completes 0 dribbles and wins 142 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 46 | 1.12 | 16 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 0.61 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 53 | 1.29 | 78 |
| Clearances | 330 | 8.04 | 76 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 118 | 2.88 | 37 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 16 | 0.39 | 64 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.02 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
James Wilson makes 46 tackles and 53 interceptions , adding 330 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 16th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.37 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.10 | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.75 | n/a | 31 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 0.66 | 0 |
| 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 | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 2 | n/a | n/a |
James Wilson has committed 15 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left center back (35 appearances), also at right center back (5) and center back (1).
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James Wilson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 44 | 3,960 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 71 | 7.09 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 26 | 2,202 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 41 | 3,195 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 58 | 6.81 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 42 | 3,736 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 67 | 7.03 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.24 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.96 |
About James Wilson
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, James Wilson has featured across 42 appearances (41 starts), totalling 3693 minutes. James Wilson has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Wilson has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. James Wilson has contributed 10 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Wilson has registered 46 tackles (25 won), 53 interceptions, and 330 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1346 from 1743 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. James Wilson has won 142 of 236 total duels.
Discipline
James Wilson has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 12.
About James Wilson
James Wilson is a 37-year-old defender playing for Cheltenham Town in the League Two, representing Wales. James Wilson is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 26 February 1989.
Most recent appearance
James Wilson's most recent match was away at Colchester United on January 14th. Cheltenham Town lost 1-4. James Wilson played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.09.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-4 lossvsColchester United(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- November 13th4-0 lossatBristol Rovers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.72)
- June 17th1-3 lossvsTranmere Rovers(90 mins, rating 6.61)
- September 14th1-0 winvsNewport County(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- April 18th2-1 winvsGillingham(90 mins, rating 6.66)
Next fixture
James Wilson and Cheltenham Town are next in action on August 19th against Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cheltenham Town vs Charlton Athletic match preview.
Teammates at Cheltenham Town
James Wilson currently plays alongside Ryan Broom, George Nurse, M. Diallo, James Wilson, Freddie Willcox, S. Obieri, Wyll Stanway, J. Day, Shaun McWilliams, H. Tustin, Jake Bickerstaff, Joseph Tomlinson, Ben Stevenson, G. Miller, Robbie Cundy, Charlie McCann, J. Shipley, P. Sweeney and J. Tomkinson at Cheltenham Town.