Ciaran Brennan stats
England
Match-by-match stats
C. Brennan
Newport CountyDefenderBefore the next match
Rotherham v Newport County, Today
What Rotherham allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats9 appearances at LCDM against Rotherham in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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As a left defensive midfielder, Ciaran Brennan has appeared in 11 League Two matches this season, totalling 978 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 11 | 978 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 6.92 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.74 |
| Total | 12 | 1,098 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 6.91 |
Attacking stats
Ciaran Brennan has taken 8 shots with 3 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 122 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 27th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ciaran Brennan has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 326 minutes. Ciaran Brennan has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 66th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Ciaran Brennan has completed 222 of 322 passes at 69% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Ciaran Brennan completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 81 duels .
Defending stats
Ciaran Brennan makes 38 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 29 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 26 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Ciaran Brennan has committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 13 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left defensive midfielder (9 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Newport County squad
S. Gwengwe
25 yrs#9J. Crole
22 yrs#11M. Alexander-Walker
19 yrs#14
G. Garner27 yrs#19Y. Bamba27 yrs#20T. Nyakuhwa21 yrs#21M. Adu-Poku21 yrs#23
C. Doidge34 yrs#27
K. Etete24 yrs#28
K. Evans24 yrs#7
M. Smith26 yrs#8H. Biggins30 yrs#10A. Lewis28 yrs#18
M. Dibley-Dias
22 yrs#24
K. Patten25 yrs#29H. Pugh18 yrs#36
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 23 | 1,100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 5.99 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.42 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 26 | 2,190 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 51 | 6.93 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.53 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 17 | 1,140 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 6.92 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 11 | 569 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5.57 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Ciaran Brennan
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Ciaran Brennan has scored 1 assist across 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 978 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Ciaran Brennan has attempted 8 shots with 3 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.02 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ciaran Brennan has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Ciaran Brennan has contributed 3 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ciaran Brennan has registered 38 tackles (7 won), 20 interceptions, and 29 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 222 from 322 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Ciaran Brennan has won 81 of 121 total duels.
Discipline
Ciaran Brennan has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 13.
About Ciaran Brennan
Ciaran Brennan is a 26-year-old defender playing for Newport County in the League Two, representing England. Ciaran Brennan is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 5 May 2000.
Most recent appearance
Ciaran Brennan's most recent match was at home against York City on January 2nd. Newport County drew 1-1. Ciaran Brennan played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.64.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-1 drawvsYork City(90 mins, rating 6.64)
- November 2nd1-0 winvsColchester United(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- September 3rd0-0 drawatGillingham(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- July 5th2-1 winvsGrimsby Town(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.12)
- May 5th0-0 drawatAccrington Stanley(90 mins, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Ciaran Brennan and Newport County are next in action on October 4th against Rotherham United in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rotherham United vs Newport County match preview.
Teammates at Newport County
Ciaran Brennan currently plays alongside Alfie Merritt, Tom Davies, Matty Jacob, Kion Etete, A. Lewis, Keenan Patten, Moses Alexander-Walker, Michael Adu-Poku, Joe Thomas, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa, Jake Turner, Harri Pugh, Shaquille Gwengwe, Matt Dibley-Dias, James Crole, Jordan Wright, Matthew Smith, Ciaran Brennan, Lee Jenkins, Gerard Garner, Cameron Evans, Shaun MacDonald, Harrison Biggins, Kyle Cameron, Cameron Norman, Dan Sassi, Yahya Bamba, Christian Doidge and Kieron Evans at Newport County.