James Maxwell
Scotland
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James Maxwell 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, James Maxwell has appeared in 4 League Two matches this season, totalling 360 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. 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 | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6.71 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.86 |
| Total | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6.74 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.80 | 62 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 41 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.50 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.25 | 62 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.25 | 98 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.00 | 77 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.00 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 37 |
James Maxwell has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 120 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 62nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Maxwell has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. James Maxwell has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 41st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 128 | 32.00 | 34 |
| Accurate passes | 89 | 22.30 | 30 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 2.25 | 54 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.25 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
James Maxwell has completed 89 of 128 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 34th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.25 | 91 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 2.25 | 90 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 62 |
| Duels won | 18 | 4.50 | 27 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.00 | 16 |
| Touches | 243 | 60.80 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 65 | 16.25 | 71 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.00 | 63 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.50 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
James Maxwell completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 18 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.25 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.75 | 30 |
| Clearances | 15 | 3.75 | 37 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
James Maxwell makes 5 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.50 | 23 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.25 | 60 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.50 | 34 |
| 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 |
James Maxwell has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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James Maxwell previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 19 | 1,470 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 51 | 6.82 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.56 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 24 | 1,589 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 48 | 6.91 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 262 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.32 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 24 | 1,746 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 68 | 7.09 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 29 | 2,268 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 76 | 6.83 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.04 |
About James Maxwell
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, James Maxwell has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 360 minutes. James Maxwell has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Maxwell has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). James Maxwell has contributed 4 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Maxwell has registered 5 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 89 from 128 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. James Maxwell has won 18 of 37 total duels.
Discipline
James Maxwell has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 4.
About James Maxwell
James Maxwell is a 24-year-old defender playing for Northampton Town in the League Two, representing Scotland. James Maxwell is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 9 December 2001.
Most recent appearance
James Maxwell's most recent match was away at Crawley Town on August 8th. Northampton Town drew 1-1. James Maxwell played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- August 8th1-1 drawvsCrawley Town(90 mins, rating 6.54)
- November 5th1-1 drawatGillingham(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.3)
- September 6th1-0 lossatCrewe Alexandra(90 mins, rating 6.93)
- July 7th0-0 drawvsSwindon Town(90 mins, rating 7.07)
- May 7th1-0 lossatLeicester City(90 mins, rating 6.86)
Next fixture
James Maxwell and Northampton Town are next in action on January 4th against Newport County in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Northampton Town vs Newport County match preview.
Teammates at Northampton Town
James Maxwell currently plays alongside Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Owen Dale, Conor McCarthy, Jack Perkins, Josh Powell, Elliott Moore, Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh, Sam Chambers, Neo Dobson, Matty Warhurst, Jack Burroughs, Tyrese Fornah, Zach Jeacock, Harvey Saunders, James Maxwell, Elliott List, Lee Evans, Nathaniel Opoku Onyina, Ross Fitzsimons, Kamarai Swyer, Joe Wormleighton, Janoi Donacien, Liam Shaw, James Dadge, Jon Guthrie, Max Dyche, Sam Hoskins and Logan Briggs at Northampton Town.