Shane McLoughlin stats
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S. McLoughlin
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S. McLoughlin vs Wycombe
2 games playedShane McLoughlin's next match is today at 19:45 against Wycombe. See how Shane McLoughlin did in earlier matches against Wycombe.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Oct 29, 2022 | |||||||||||
| Jan 22, 2022 |
CMUvWYC
Today 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Cambridge United v Wycombe, TodayWhat Wycombe allow left central midfielders
Position stats12 appearances at LCM against Wycombe in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersShane McLoughlin 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Shane McLoughlin has appeared in 2 League One matches this season, totalling 135 minutes at an average rating of 7.00. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 2 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7.00 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.55 |
| Total | 3 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6.85 |
Attacking stats
Shane McLoughlin has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 135 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 20th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Shane McLoughlin has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 68 minutes. Shane McLoughlin has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Shane McLoughlin has completed 52 of 60 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Shane McLoughlin completes 0 dribbles and wins 4 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
Shane McLoughlin makes 4 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Shane McLoughlin has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly left central midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Cambridge United squad
I. Heath
21 yrs#7
L. Appéré
27 yrs#9
S. Kaikai
31 yrs#11
C. Stead26 yrs#12G. Ahadme
25 yrs#14
S. Lavery
27 yrs#19R. Bangura-Williams22 yrs#44
D. Ball31 yrs#4
O. Moxon28 yrs#8
B. Knight24 yrs#10
P. Ruddock Mpanzu32 yrs#17G. McConnell21 yrs#27G. Hoddle21 yrs#38
33 yrs
21 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 22 | 1,034 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 6.38 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.62 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 35 | 2,876 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 72 | 6.95 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.22 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 34 | 2,769 | 3 | 6 | 46 | 63 | 7.26 |
 FA Cup | 6 | 540 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2.45 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 11 | 524 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 5.52 |
| League One | 7 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.59 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 36 | 2,743 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 51 | 6.83 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.37 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 170 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6.58 |
About Shane McLoughlin
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Shane McLoughlin has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 135 minutes. Shane McLoughlin has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.18 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shane McLoughlin has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Shane McLoughlin has contributed 3 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shane McLoughlin has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 52 from 60 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Shane McLoughlin has won 4 of 8 total duels.
Discipline
Shane McLoughlin has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 0.
About Shane McLoughlin
Shane McLoughlin is a 29-year-old defender playing for Cambridge United in the League One, representing Republic of Ireland. Shane McLoughlin is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 1 March 1997.
Most recent appearance
Shane McLoughlin's most recent match was away at Bromley on September 6th. Cambridge United drew 1-1. Shane McLoughlin played 45 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
- June 9th0-1 lossvsMillwall(0 mins)
- September 6th1-1 drawatBromley(45 mins, rating 6.91)
- July 7th3-2 winvsWigan Athletic(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- February 14th2-1 winvsBarnet(62 mins, rating 6.55)
- October 29th1-1 drawatAccrington Stanley(46 mins, rating 6.72)
Next fixture
Shane McLoughlin and Cambridge United are next in action on October 4th against Wycombe Wanderers in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cambridge United vs Wycombe Wanderers match preview.
Teammates at Cambridge United
Shane McLoughlin currently plays alongside Shane McLoughlin, Glenn McConnell, Liam Bennett, Callum Stead, Gassan Ahadme, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, George Hoddle, Callum Perry, Dominic Ball, Sullay Kaikai, Kell Watts, Ben Knight, Gabe Breeze, Shayne Lavery, Owen Moxon, Patrick Bauer, Ra'ees Bangura-Williams, Sam Curtis, Zak Bradshaw, Jake Eastwood, Louis Appéré, Isaac Heath and Cathal Heffernan at Cambridge United.