Benn Ward
England
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Benn Ward 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Benn Ward has appeared in 3 League One matches this season, totalling 270 minutes at an average rating of 7.24. 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 | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.24 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.32 |
| Total | 5 | 480 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.27 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 88 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.33 | 91 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.30 | 88 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 91 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.33 | 95 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.67 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.33 | 84 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.33 | 42 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Benn Ward has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 88th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Benn Ward has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 270 minutes. Benn Ward 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 | 187 | 62.30 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 155 | 51.70 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 2.00 | 46 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Backward passes | 17 | 5.67 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 18 | 6.00 | 36 |
Benn Ward has completed 155 of 187 passes at 83% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 28 | 9.33 | 96 |
| Aerials won | 21 | 7.00 | 98 |
| Touches | 249 | 83.00 | 86 |
| Possession lost | 34 | 11.33 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.00 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Benn Ward completes 0 dribbles and wins 28 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.33 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.33 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 2.00 | 86 |
| Clearances | 26 | 8.67 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 3.33 | 45 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.33 | 95 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Benn Ward makes 4 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 68 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.33 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 2.33 | 71 |
| 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 |
Benn Ward has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly left center back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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30 yrsBenn Ward previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 21 | 1,863 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 7.17 |
| 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 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 270 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Benn Ward has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.51 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Benn Ward has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Benn Ward has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Benn Ward has registered 4 tackles (1 won), 6 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 155 from 187 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Benn Ward has won 28 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Benn Ward has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 3.
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 Mansfield Town on May 14th. Reading won 5-0. Benn Ward played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.5.
Recent matches
- May 14th5-0 winvsMansfield Town(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.5)
- June 9th0-3 winatStevenage(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.28)
- September 6th0-0 drawatAFC Wimbledon(90 mins, rating 7.96)
- March 25th3-4 lossvsLuton Town(90 mins, rating 6.27)
- May 7th1-1 drawatBromley(120 mins, rating 7.36)
Next fixture
Benn Ward and Reading are next in action on January 4th against Blackpool in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Reading vs Blackpool match preview.
Teammates at Reading
Benn Ward currently plays alongside Jamie Reid, Conor Masterson, Lewis Wing, Jack Marriott, Jack Stevens, Kyreece Lisbie, Jacob Brown, Paudie O'Connor, Daniel Kyerewaa, Charlie Savage, Boyd Beacroft, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Benn Ward, Liam Fraser, Matthew Rowley, George Earthy, Sean Patton, Josh Knight, Jeriel Dorsett, Randell Williams, Ashqar Ahmed, Joel Pereira, Paddy Lane, Andy Rinomhota, Haydon Roberts, Josh Stokes and Kelvin Abrefa at Reading.