Joseph Olowu stats
Nigeria
Match-by-match stats
J. Olowu
Leyton OrientDefender
J. Olowu vs Reading
1 game played, 1 more on the benchJoseph Olowu's next match is tomorrow at 20:00 against Reading. See how Joseph Olowu did in earlier matches against Reading.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Sep 27, 2025 |
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Tomorrow 20:00Wed 20:00Before the next match
Reading v Leyton Orient, TomorrowWhat Reading allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Reading in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersJoseph Olowu 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Joseph Olowu has appeared in 10 League One matches this season, totalling 892 minutes at an average rating of 7.08. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 10 | 892 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7.08 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.63 |
| Total | 13 | 1,100 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 6.98 |
Attacking stats
Joseph Olowu has taken 9 shots with 6 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 99 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 1.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 73rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joseph Olowu has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 297 minutes. Joseph Olowu has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Joseph Olowu has completed 273 of 367 passes at 74% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Joseph Olowu completes 0 dribbles and wins 57 duels .
Defending stats
Joseph Olowu makes 10 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 75 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 89 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Joseph Olowu has committed 11 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right center back (7 appearances), also at center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Leyton Orient squad
O. O'Neill
23 yrs#7
J. Kabia
26 yrs#9
A. Connolly26 yrs#10
D. Mitchell29 yrs#11
A. Dobra25 yrs#17
D. Scarlett22 yrs#18
Y. Akhamrich21 yrs#22
T. Springett24 yrs#27
L. Gordon20 yrs#42N. Oyekunle19 yrs#49
I. El Mizouni
26 yrs#8
I. Hayden31 yrs#14
A. Gilbert24 yrs#20C. Wellens23 yrs#25A. Wellens#30Z. Hambury19 yrs#32T. Archibald
28 yrs#44C. Păscăluță
21 yrs
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 31 | 2,036 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 6.32 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.54 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.76 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 31 | 2,498 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 43 | 7.06 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 420 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3.66 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.14 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 38 | 2,524 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 47 | 6.56 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.88 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 17 | 1,216 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 6.87 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 35 | 2,960 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 37 | 6.89 |
About Joseph Olowu
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Joseph Olowu has scored 1 goal across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 892 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Joseph Olowu has attempted 9 shots with 6 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.92 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joseph Olowu has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Joseph Olowu has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joseph Olowu has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 13 interceptions, and 75 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 273 from 367 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Joseph Olowu has won 57 of 100 total duels.
Discipline
Joseph Olowu has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 4.
About Joseph Olowu
Joseph Olowu is a 26-year-old defender playing for Leyton Orient in the League One, representing Nigeria. Joseph Olowu is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 27 November 1999.
Most recent appearance
Joseph Olowu's most recent match was at home against Blackpool on January 2nd. Leyton Orient won 2-0. Joseph Olowu played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.66.
Recent matches
- January 2nd2-0 winvsBlackpool(90 mins, rating 7.66)
- November 2nd0-0 drawatBradford City(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- September 3rd0-2 lossvsPlymouth Argyle(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- May 5th1-0 winvsStevenage(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- November 22nd2-3 lossvsWycombe Wanderers(82 mins, rating 7.17)
Next fixture
Joseph Olowu and Leyton Orient are next in action on July 5th against Mansfield Town in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mansfield Town vs Leyton Orient match preview.
Teammates at Leyton Orient
Joseph Olowu currently plays alongside Charlie Wellens, Somto Boniface, Dane Scarlett, Tony Springett, Jaze Kabia, Idris El Mizouni, Joseph Olowu, Phil Chinedu, Yusuf Akhamrich, Cristian Păscăluță, Alfie Wellens, Alfie Gilchrist, Killian Cahill, Nicholas Oyekunle, Alex Gilbert, Rarmani Edmonds-Green, Fin Stevens, Zac Hambury, Aaron Connolly, Oliver Dovin, Noah Phillips, Ollie O'Neill, Demetri Mitchell, Will Forrester, Isaac Hayden, Lemar Gordon, James Morris, Nathan Baxter, Sean Clare, Theo Archibald and Armando Dobra at Leyton Orient.