Benn Ward stats
England
Match-by-match stats
B. Ward
ReadingDefenderBefore the next match
Reading v Leyton Orient, Wednesday
What Leyton Orient allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Leyton Orient in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersBenn Ward 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Benn Ward has appeared in 9 League One matches this season, totalling 810 minutes at an average rating of 7.13. 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 | 9 | 810 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 7.13 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.32 |
| Total | 11 | 1,020 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 7.16 |
Attacking stats
Benn Ward has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 101 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.5 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 73rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Benn Ward has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 203 minutes. Benn Ward has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Benn Ward has completed 389 of 481 passes at 81% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Benn Ward completes 0 dribbles and wins 87 duels .
Defending stats
Benn Ward makes 12 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 80 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 68 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Benn Ward has committed 15 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left center back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Reading squad
J. Marriott
32 yrs#7
J. Reid32 yrs#9
J. Brown28 yrs#18K. Lisbie22 yrs#19
S. Patton
20 yrs#22
P. Lane25 yrs#32
A. Farai Rinomhota
29 yrs#4
L. Fraser
28 yrs#6
C. Savage
23 yrs#8
L. Wing31 yrs#10
D. Kyerewaa
25 yrs#11
R. Williams29 yrs#14
G. Earthy22 yrs#17
J. Stokes22 yrs#28
30 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 23 | 2,060 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 7.09 |
| League One | 8 | 634 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 7.03 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.72 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.22 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 21 | 1,863 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 7.17 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 3 | 78 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.35 |
About Benn Ward
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Benn Ward has scored 1 goal across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 810 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Benn Ward has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.46 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Benn Ward has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Benn Ward has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Benn Ward has registered 12 tackles (3 won), 19 interceptions, and 80 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 389 from 481 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Benn Ward has won 87 of 138 total duels.
Discipline
Benn Ward has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 9.
About Benn Ward
Benn Ward is a 22-year-old defender playing for Reading in the League One, representing England. Benn Ward is left-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 31 October 2003.
Most recent appearance
Benn Ward's most recent match was away at Milton Keynes Dons on November 2nd. Reading won 1-5. Benn Ward played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.21.
Recent matches
- November 2nd1-5 winatMilton Keynes Dons(90 mins, rating 7.21)
- September 3rd1-1 drawvsBradford City(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- July 5th2-2 drawatWycombe Wanderers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.16)
- May 5th2-0 winvsNotts County(90 mins, rating 7.85)
- March 5th2-1 lossatCambridge United(90 mins, rating 6.68)
Next fixture
Benn Ward and Reading are next in action on July 11th against Leyton Orient in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Reading vs Leyton Orient match preview.
Teammates at Reading
Benn Ward currently plays alongside Conor Masterson, Josh Knight, Jacob Brown, Matthew Rowley, Paudie O'Connor, Benn Ward, Kyreece Lisbie, Sean Patton, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Daniel Kyerewaa, Jamie Reid, Charlie Savage, Lewis Wing, Jack Marriott, Boyd Beacroft, Liam Fraser, George Earthy, Jeriel Dorsett, Jack Stevens, Joel Pereira, Randell Williams, Ashqar Ahmed, Andrew Farai Rinomhota, Paddy Lane, Haydon Roberts and Josh Stokes at Reading.