Benn Ward
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Benn Ward 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Benn Ward has appeared in 8 League One matches this season, totalling 634 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. 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 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 |
| Total | 34 | 3,024 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 56 | 7.06 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots | 8 | 1.10 | 92 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.14 | 86 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.28 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.71 | 97 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 5 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Benn Ward has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 79 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 92nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Benn Ward has 0 assists and 1 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 314 | 44.60 | 73 |
| Accurate passes | 237 | 33.60 | 70 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 1.99 | 48 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Backward passes | 45 | 6.39 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 43 | 6.10 | 40 |
Benn Ward has completed 237 of 314 passes at 75% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.28 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.57 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 57 | 8.09 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 32 | 4.54 | 84 |
| Touches | 510 | 72.40 | 84 |
| Possession lost | 98 | 13.91 | 43 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.14 | 7 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.99 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.43 | 57 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 1.56 | 79 |
Benn Ward completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 57 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 2.27 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.85 | 34 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 3.69 | 100 |
| Clearances | 61 | 8.66 | 85 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 3.69 | 62 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 33 |
Benn Ward makes 16 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 61 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.42 | 88 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 33 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 10.00 | n/a | 90 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 2.41 | 78 |
| 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 10 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left back (5 appearances), also at left center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Benn Ward has featured across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 634 minutes. Benn Ward has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Benn Ward has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Benn Ward has contributed 1 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Benn Ward has registered 16 tackles (6 won), 26 interceptions, and 61 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 237 from 314 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Benn Ward has won 57 of 90 total duels.
Discipline
Benn Ward has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 7.
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 Burton Albion on September 29th. Reading won 1-2. Benn Ward played 27 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.01.
Recent matches
- September 29th1-2 winatBurton Albion(27 mins, rating 6.01)
- December 28th2-2 drawvsPlymouth Argyle(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 31st1-0 lossatMansfield Town(90 mins, rating 7.34)
- October 29th2-3 winatLuton Town(90 mins, rating 7.25)
- August 30th2-1 winvsBradford City(90 mins, rating 7.08)
Next fixture
Benn Ward and Reading are next in action on May 7th against Bromley in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bromley vs Reading match preview.
Teammates at Reading
Benn Ward currently plays alongside Jacob Brown, Jack Marriott, Paddy Lane, Ashqar Ahmed, U. Godwin-Malife, Joel Pereira, Kelvin Abrefa, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Randell Williams, Haydon Roberts, Benn Ward, Paudie O'Connor, Kyreece Lisbie, Andy Rinomhota, Jeriel Dorsett, Josh Stokes, Jack Stevens, Charlie Savage, Lewis Wing, Daniel Kyerewaa and Liam Fraser at Reading.