Jay McGrath
England
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Jay McGrath 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Jay McGrath has appeared in 4 League One matches this season, totalling 334 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One 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 One | 4 | 334 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.90 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 163 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.54 |
| Total | 6 | 497 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6.78 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.27 | 40 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Jay McGrath has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 334 minutes. Jay McGrath has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 151 | 40.70 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 112 | 30.20 | 50 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 2.96 | 75 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Backward passes | 9 | 2.43 | 11 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 7.81 | 64 |
Jay McGrath has completed 112 of 151 passes at 74% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.54 | 85 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.54 | 60 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 23 | 6.20 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 4.85 | 89 |
| Touches | 215 | 57.90 | 33 |
| Possession lost | 43 | 11.59 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jay McGrath completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 23 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.08 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.81 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.54 | 14 |
| Clearances | 37 | 9.97 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 2.96 | 31 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Jay McGrath makes 4 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 84 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.81 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.27 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 0.81 | 11 |
| 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 |
Jay McGrath has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left center back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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33 yrs
22 yrsJay McGrath previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 | 0.00 |
| 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 | 0.00 |
About Jay McGrath
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Jay McGrath has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 334 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jay McGrath has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Jay McGrath has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jay McGrath has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 2 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 112 from 151 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Jay McGrath has won 23 of 33 total duels.
Discipline
Jay McGrath has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 0.
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 Notts County on August 8th. Doncaster Rovers drew 1-1. Jay McGrath played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.08.
Recent matches
- August 8th1-1 drawvsNotts County(90 mins, rating 7.08)
- November 5th2-2 drawatStevenage(64 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.57)
- May 29th1-3 lossvsMiddlesbrough(90 mins, rating 5.95)
- May 25th0-0 drawvsBarnsley(90 mins, rating 7.39)
- July 7th2-1 lossatMansfield Town(90 mins, rating 6.57)
Next fixture
Jay McGrath and Doncaster Rovers are next in action on January 4th against Plymouth Argyle in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle match preview.
Teammates at Doncaster Rovers
Jay McGrath currently plays alongside Jack Senior, Jacob Bryant, Josh Clarke, Lincoln Pawlak, Tommi O'Reilly, Robbie Gotts, James Husband, Tom Nixon, Jamie Sterry, Matty Pearson, Jake Oram, Jay McGrath, James Collins, Seán Grehan, Harry Clifton, Jordan Thomas, Brandon Hanlan, George Broadbent, Alfie May, Bayley McCann, Owen Bailey, Darren Robinson, Neill Byrne, Hakeeb Adelakun, Francis Okoronkwo, Tommy Simkin, Leon Ayinde and Isaac Hutchinson at Doncaster Rovers.