Patrick Kelly
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Patrick Kelly 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Patrick Kelly has appeared in 40 League One matches this season, totalling 2,918 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 40 | 2,918 | 2 | 6 | 55 | 58 | 6.73 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 151 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.28 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.78 |
| Total | 45 | 3,198 | 3 | 6 | 58 | 63 | 6.70 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.25 | 61 |
| Shots | 36 | 1.10 | 40 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 0.40 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.15 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.12 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.34 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.40 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 6 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 55 | 1.70 | 87 |
| Chances created | 44 | 1.36 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.15 | 45 |
Patrick Kelly has taken 36 shots with 13 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 81 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Patrick Kelly has 6 assists and 55 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 66 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 927 | 28.60 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 765 | 23.60 | 50 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Long balls won | 32 | 0.99 | 30 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.09 | 17 |
| Backward passes | 235 | 7.25 | 60 |
| Passes (final third) | 115 | 3.55 | 28 |
Patrick Kelly has completed 765 of 927 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 62 | 1.91 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 123 | 3.79 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 171 | 5.27 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 0.74 | 24 |
| Touches | 1544 | 47.60 | 39 |
| Possession lost | 424 | 13.08 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 0.52 | 22 |
| Fouls won | 34 | 1.05 | 40 |
| Dispossessed | 51 | 1.57 | 78 |
| Turnovers | 100 | 3.08 | 94 |
Patrick Kelly completes 62 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 171 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 58 | 1.79 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 42 | 1.30 | 74 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.40 | 21 |
| Clearances | 33 | 1.02 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 147 | 4.53 | 65 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.09 | 82 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Patrick Kelly makes 58 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 32 | 0.99 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.19 | 57 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.03 | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 5.33 | n/a | 49 |
| Foul involvements | 66 | 2.04 | 36 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Patrick Kelly has committed 32 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly attacking midfielder (18 appearances), also at right winger (5) and left central midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Barnsley squad
R. Cleary
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22 yrs
F. Jaló
20 yrsC. Taylor
22 yrs
P. Kelly
21 yrs#22J. Bland20 yrs#30V. Yoganathan
20 yrs#45
L. Connell25 yrs#48
K. Nwakali
28 yrs#50
T. Noslin
23 yrs
C. McGeehan31 yrs
26 yrs
24 yrs
Northern Ireland squad
K. Morrison19 yrs#9
P. Patrick Smyth28 yrs#11J. Tyrrell Reid32 yrs#19B. Graham18 yrsC. O'Neill18 yrs
J. Brendan David Magennis35 yrs
C. Marshall21 yrs
A. Edward McCann26 yrs#8E. Galbraith25 yrs#8
J. Paul Donley21 yrs#10
I. Jude Price22 yrs#21P. Kelly21 yrs#22
S. Emmanuel Charles22 yrs#24
J. Carson McDonnell22 yrs#38
J. Devenny22 yrs#55
21 yrs
Patrick Kelly previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 152 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 30 | 1,423 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 30 | 6.59 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 109 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.41 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.68 |
About Patrick Kelly
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Patrick Kelly has scored 2 goals and 6 assists across 40 appearances (33 starts), totalling 2918 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Patrick Kelly has attempted 36 shots with 13 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Patrick Kelly has created 44 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 62 successful dribbles from 123 attempts (50% success rate). Patrick Kelly has contributed 55 key passes and 19 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Patrick Kelly has registered 58 tackles (42 won), 13 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 765 from 927 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Patrick Kelly has won 171 of 370 total duels.
Discipline
Patrick Kelly has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 34.
About Patrick Kelly
Patrick Kelly is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Barnsley in the League One, representing Northern Ireland. and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 2 October 2004.
Most recent appearance
Patrick Kelly's most recent match was away at France on December 4th. Barnsley lost 3-1. Patrick Kelly played 79 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.35.
Recent matches
- December 4th3-1 lossatFrance(79 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.35)
- August 12th1-0 winvsGuinea(9 mins, rating 6.38)
- January 14th1-3 lossvsStockport County(90 mins, rating 6.22)
- August 16th0-1 winatNorthampton Town(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.86)
- November 13th2-1 lossatLuton Town(90 mins, rating 6.1)
Next fixture
Patrick Kelly and Barnsley are next in action on May 7th against Wigan Athletic in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic match preview.
Teammates at Barnsley
Patrick Kelly currently plays alongside Amani Richards, Cieran Slicker, Tyrese Noslin, J. Bland, Charlie Lennon, Isaac Smith, Patrick Kelly, Makenzie Kirk, L. Connell, Corey O'Keeffe, Fábio Jaló, M. de Gevigney, K. Łopata, K. Flavell, Reyes Cleary, Jack Shepherd, Vimal Yoganathan, K. Nwakali, J. Earl, G. Gent, Cameron McGeehan and Clayton Taylor at Barnsley.