Jay McGrath stats
England
Match-by-match stats
J. McGrath
DoncasterDefender
J. McGrath vs Stockport County
4 games playedJay McGrath's next match is tomorrow at 19:45 against Stockport County. See how Jay McGrath did in earlier matches against Stockport County.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jan 27, 2024 |
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Tomorrow 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Doncaster v Stockport County, TomorrowWhat Stockport County allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Stockport County in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersJay McGrath 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Jay McGrath has appeared in 7 League One matches this season, totalling 593 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. 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 | 7 | 593 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.89 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 163 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.54 |
| Total | 9 | 756 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 6.81 |
Attacking stats
Jay McGrath has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 148 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 47th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jay McGrath has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 297 minutes. Jay McGrath has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Jay McGrath has completed 196 of 295 passes at 66% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Jay McGrath completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 48 duels .
Defending stats
Jay McGrath makes 8 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 68 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 31st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Jay McGrath has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left center back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Doncaster squad
B. Hanlan
29 yrs#9
A. May33 yrs#10
L. Ayinde22 yrs#11
F. Okoronkwo22 yrs#14
J. Collins35 yrs#17
J. Thomas25 yrs#19
H. Adelakun30 yrs#47
W. Keane33 yrs
O. Bailey27 yrs#4
T. O'Reilly22 yrs#7
G. Broadbent26 yrs#8
H. Clifton28 yrs#15
D. Robinson
21 yrs#20
I. Hutchinson26 yrs#21
R. Gotts26 yrs#22
33 yrs
22 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 32 | 2,358 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 6.43 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 144 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.46 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.72 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 33 | 2,749 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 49 | 7.13 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.38 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 5 | 228 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.75 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Jay McGrath
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Jay McGrath has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 593 minutes. Jay McGrath has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.26 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jay McGrath has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Jay McGrath has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jay McGrath has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 6 interceptions, and 68 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 196 from 295 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. Jay McGrath has won 48 of 68 total duels.
Discipline
Jay McGrath has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Jay McGrath
Jay McGrath is a 23-year-old defender playing for Doncaster Rovers in the League One, representing England. Jay McGrath is left-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 15 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Jay McGrath's most recent match was away at Leicester City on January 2nd. Doncaster lost 2-1. Jay McGrath played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- January 2nd2-1 lossatLeicester City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.99)
- November 2nd1-0 winvsBurton Albion(90 mins, rating 7.04)
- May 5th0-2 winatPeterborough United(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 5th1-0 lossatAFC Wimbledon(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 4th2-3 lossvsPlymouth Argyle(79 mins, rating 6.61)
Next fixture
Jay McGrath and Doncaster Rovers are next in action on October 4th against Stockport County in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Doncaster Rovers vs Stockport County match preview.
Teammates at Doncaster Rovers
Jay McGrath currently plays alongside Jordan Thomas, James Collins, Bayley McCann, Harry Clifton, Will Keane, Tommi O'Reilly, Neill Byrne, Hakeeb Adelakun, Matty Pearson, Alfie May, Jamie Sterry, Tom Nixon, Jacob Bryant, James Husband, Seán Grehan, Josh Clarke, Robbie Gotts, Brandon Hanlan, Owen Bailey, George Broadbent, Jake Oram, Jay McGrath, Darren Robinson, Jack Senior, Leon Ayinde, Francis Okoronkwo, Tommy James Simkin and Isaac Hutchinson at Doncaster Rovers.