Jack Sparkes
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Jack Sparkes 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Jack Sparkes has appeared in 42 League Two matches this season, totalling 3,440 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.16 | 71 |
| Shots | 25 | 0.70 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.20 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 28.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.26 | 48 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.21 | 59 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.05 | 86 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 53 | 1.40 | 92 |
| Chances created | 44 | 1.15 | 92 |
| Big chances created | 10 | 0.26 | 88 |
Jack Sparkes has taken 25 shots with 7 on target (28% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 138 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jack Sparkes has 4 assists and 53 key passes , creating 10 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 78 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1062 | 27.80 | 27 |
| Accurate passes | 638 | 16.70 | 18 |
| Pass accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Long balls won | 99 | 2.59 | 66 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 79 | 2.07 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 235 | 6.15 | 84 |
| Passes (final third) | 335 | 8.76 | 75 |
Jack Sparkes has completed 638 of 1062 passes at 60% accuracy , plus 79 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 27th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.47 | 67 |
| Dribble attempts | 33 | 0.86 | 63 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 62 |
| Duels won | 167 | 4.37 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 44 | 1.15 | 11 |
| Touches | 2149 | 56.20 | 42 |
| Possession lost | 806 | 21.09 | 85 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 0.44 | 52 |
| Fouls won | 48 | 1.26 | 74 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.37 | 49 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 0.71 | 36 |
Jack Sparkes completes 18 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 167 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (11th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 62 | 1.62 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 40 | 1.05 | 58 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 0.84 | 30 |
| Clearances | 93 | 2.43 | 8 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 130 | 3.40 | 61 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 7 | 0.18 | 35 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 52 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Jack Sparkes makes 62 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 93 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 0.65 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 11 | 0.29 | 84 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 93 |
| Fouls per card | 2.08 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 73 | 1.91 | 55 |
| 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 |
Jack Sparkes has committed 25 fouls and received 11 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 2.1 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left back (19 appearances), also at left wing back (19) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jack Sparkes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 18 | 1,315 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 26 | 7.00 |
 League Two | 12 | 870 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 19 | 6.57 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 109 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 38 | 2,155 | 0 | 6 | 50 | 41 | 6.78 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7.29 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 35 | 2,394 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 48 | 6.90 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7.04 |
About Jack Sparkes
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Jack Sparkes has scored 2 goals and 4 assists across 42 appearances (39 starts), totalling 3440 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Jack Sparkes has attempted 25 shots with 7 on target, a 28% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jack Sparkes has created 44 chances including 10 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 18 successful dribbles from 33 attempts (55% success rate). Jack Sparkes has contributed 53 key passes and 322 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jack Sparkes has registered 62 tackles (40 won), 32 interceptions, and 93 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 638 from 1062 pass attempts, a 60% pass accuracy rate. Jack Sparkes has won 167 of 271 total duels.
Discipline
Jack Sparkes has received 11 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 48.
About Jack Sparkes
Jack Sparkes is a 25-year-old defender playing for Bristol Rovers in the League Two, representing England. Jack Sparkes is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 29 September 2000.
Most recent appearance
Jack Sparkes's most recent match was away at Notts County on January 14th. Bristol Rovers drew 1-1. Jack Sparkes played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.55.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-1 drawatNotts County(90 mins, rating 6.55)
- November 13th4-0 winvsCheltenham Town(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 6.92)
- September 14th1-2 winatTranmere Rovers(90 mins, rating 7.29)
- April 3rd3-1 winvsCrawley Town(90 mins, rating 6.35)
- August 20th1-0 winvsFleetwood Town(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Jack Sparkes and Bristol Rovers are next in action on May 7th against Peterborough United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United match preview.
Teammates at Bristol Rovers
Jack Sparkes currently plays alongside Isaac Hutchinson, Ryan Howley, Mees Rijks, Fabrizio Cavegn, Promise Omochere, B. Purrington, Shaqai Forde, Tommy Leigh, R. De Havilland, Taylor Moore, Ollie Dewsbury, Bobby Kamwa, Clinton Mola, Brad Young, Luke Kevin Southwood, Macauley Southam, Richard Smallwood, Riley Harbottle, Joe Quigley, Kofi Balmer, Thomas James, J. Aitchison, Ciaran Kelly, Jack Sparkes, A. Kilgour, Josh McEachran and Ellis Harrison at Bristol Rovers.