Connor O'Brien
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Connor O'Brien 2025/2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Connor O'Brien has appeared in 31 League Two matches this season, totalling 2,271 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 26 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 45 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.08 | 14 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.04 | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.40 | 41 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.28 | 41 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 35 |
Connor O'Brien has taken 6 shots with 3 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 379 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 8th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Connor O'Brien has 0 assists and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 324 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 639 | 25.30 | 17 |
| Accurate passes | 413 | 16.40 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 65.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 38 | 1.51 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 14 | 0.55 | 70 |
| Backward passes | 113 | 4.48 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 118 | 4.68 | 17 |
Connor O'Brien has completed 413 of 639 passes at 65% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 0.55 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 33 | 1.31 | 74 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 138 | 5.47 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 39 | 1.55 | 19 |
| Touches | 1183 | 46.90 | 14 |
| Possession lost | 367 | 14.54 | 42 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.63 | 78 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.55 | 21 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.48 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 33 | 1.31 | 76 |
Connor O'Brien completes 14 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 138 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 72 | 2.85 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 39 | 1.55 | 91 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 0.87 | 32 |
| Clearances | 88 | 3.49 | 22 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 72 | 2.85 | 36 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.04 | 13 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Connor O'Brien makes 72 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 88 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.11 | 70 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.12 | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 9.33 | n/a | 88 |
| Foul involvements | 42 | 1.66 | 39 |
| 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 |
Connor O'Brien has committed 28 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.3 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right wing back (17 appearances), also at right back (3) and right center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Connor O'Brien previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 25 | 1,674 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 49 | 6.14 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.27 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 24 | 2,145 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 55 | 6.84 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.94 |
About Connor O'Brien
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Connor O'Brien has featured across 31 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2271 minutes. Connor O'Brien has attempted 6 shots with 3 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Connor O'Brien has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 14 successful dribbles from 33 attempts (42% success rate). Connor O'Brien has contributed 10 key passes and 62 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Connor O'Brien has registered 72 tackles (39 won), 22 interceptions, and 88 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 413 from 639 pass attempts, a 65% pass accuracy rate. Connor O'Brien has won 138 of 243 total duels.
Discipline
Connor O'Brien has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 14.
About Connor O'Brien
Connor O'Brien is a 22-year-old defender playing for Accrington Stanley in the League Two, representing England. Connor O'Brien is both-footed and wears the number 38 shirt. Born on 12 July 2004.
Most recent appearance
Connor O'Brien's most recent match was away at Oldham Athletic on January 14th. Accrington Stanley lost 3-0. Connor O'Brien played 90 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
- January 14th3-0 lossatOldham Athletic(90 mins, rating 6.46)
- November 13th3-3 drawvsCrawley Town(90 mins, rating 6.66)
- June 2nd2-2 drawatSwindon Town(90 mins, rating 6.74)
- April 18th2-1 lossatColchester United(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- July 16th1-2 lossvsFleetwood Town(67 mins, rating 6.95)
Next fixture
Connor O'Brien and Accrington Stanley are next in action on May 7th against Crewe Alexandra in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Crewe Alexandra vs Accrington Stanley match preview.
Teammates at Accrington Stanley
Connor O'Brien currently plays alongside Kelsey Mooney, Devon Matthews, Conor Grant, Joshua Smith, Joe Anderson, Josh Woods, Tom Moore, James Rogerson, Alex Henderson, Louie Moulden, Farrend Rawson, Anjola Popoola, Charlie Caton, Donald Love, Isaac Sinclair, Tyler Walton, Seamus Conneely, Liam Coyle, Freddie Sass, Cole Stockton, David Tutonda, Stefan Mols, Connor O'Brien, Charlie Brown and Shaun Whalley at Accrington Stanley.