Garath McCleary stats
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G. McCleary
GillinghamForward
G. McCleary vs Port Vale
4 games playedGarath McCleary's next match is on Tuesday at 20:00 against Port Vale. See how Garath McCleary did in earlier matches against Port Vale.
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Tuesday 20:00Tue 20:00Before the next match
Gillingham v Port Vale, TuesdayWhat Port Vale allow right wingers
Position stats13 appearances at RW against Port Vale in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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Odds OutliersGarath McCleary 2026/2027 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Garath McCleary has appeared in 8 League Two matches this season, totalling 262 minutes at an average rating of 5.76. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two midfielders.
Attacking stats
Garath McCleary has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 87 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Garath McCleary has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 131 minutes. Garath McCleary has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Garath McCleary has completed 67 of 83 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 36th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Garath McCleary completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 10 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
Garath McCleary makes 4 tackles and 0 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Garath McCleary has committed 3 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.5 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left attacking midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Gillingham squad
W. Goodwin
24 yrs#9
R. Hale
28 yrs#10L. Sillah
20 yrs#11G. McCleary39 yrs#12S. Kendall18 yrs#18D. Theodore19 yrs#28
T. Eaves34 yrs#39
E. Coleman26 yrs#6
K. Harris33 yrs#7
A. Little29 yrs#8
R. McKenzie28 yrs#14Z. Albarus20 yrs#15J. Brophy32 yrs#16
C. Antwi25 yrs#17N. Freeman30 yrs#22
B. Dack32 yrs#23H. Waldock19 yrs#24M. Luxton#27
E. King
23 yrs#34Z. Obiero
21 yrs#35
30 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 27 | 1,403 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 18 | 6.87 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 44 | 2,289 | 4 | 6 | 43 | 18 | 6.83 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.73 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4.62 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 40 | 2,549 | 6 | 6 | 57 | 27 | 7.09 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.04 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 39 | 2,788 | 7 | 8 | 61 | 27 | 7.02 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 45 | 3,512 | 11 | 7 | 76 | 30 | 7.18 |
About Garath McCleary
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Garath McCleary has scored 1 assist across 8 appearances (1 starts), totalling 262 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Garath McCleary has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Garath McCleary has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Garath McCleary has contributed 2 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Garath McCleary has registered 4 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 67 from 83 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Garath McCleary has won 10 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Garath McCleary has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 2.
About Garath McCleary
Garath McCleary is a 39-year-old forward playing for Gillingham in the League Two, representing England. Garath McCleary is right-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 15 May 1987.
Most recent appearance
Garath McCleary's most recent match was away at Accrington Stanley on January 2nd. Gillingham lost 3-1. Garath McCleary played 20 minutes with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- January 2nd3-1 lossatAccrington Stanley(20 mins, rating 6.57)
- September 3rd0-0 drawvsNewport County(74 mins, rating 6.64)
- July 5th3-0 lossatYork City(59 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.46)
- May 5th3-0 winvsBristol Rovers(28 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.37)
- March 5th2-0 winvsTranmere Rovers(35 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.98)
Next fixture
Garath McCleary and Gillingham are next in action on October 14th against Port Vale in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gillingham vs Port Vale match preview.
Teammates at Gillingham
Garath McCleary currently plays alongside Sheldon Kendall, Damien Theodore, Zech Obiero, Lamin Sillah, Harry Waldock, Tom Eaves, Harry Webster, Rohan Luthra, Lennon MacLorg, Taite Holtam, Nick Freeman, James Brophy, Samuel Tabares, Andy Smith, Eli King, Garath McCleary, Michael Luxton, Logan Dobbs, Jack Daley, Conor McManus, Robbie McKenzie, Liam Gordon, Kadeem Harris, Will Goodwin, Omar Beckles, Cameron Antwi, Ethan Coleman, Ronan Hale, Armani Little, Zane Albarus, Bradley Dack and Oliver Wright at Gillingham.