Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh
Republic of Ireland
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J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh
NorthamptonMidfielderJoe O'Brien-Whitmarsh 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has appeared in 6 League Two matches this season, totalling 452 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.40 | 81 |
| Shots | 8 | 1.60 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 42 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.80 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.60 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.00 | 47 |
| Chances created | 5 | 1.00 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.60 | 97 |
Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 57 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 79th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 139 | 27.70 | 35 |
| Accurate passes | 103 | 20.50 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.00 | 36 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has completed 103 of 139 passes at 74% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.40 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 1.59 | 63 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 21 |
| Duels won | 17 | 3.38 | 12 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.60 | 19 |
| Touches | 227 | 45.20 | 30 |
| Possession lost | 66 | 13.14 | 43 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.19 | 50 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.80 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 27 |
Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh completes 2 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 17 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.39 | 35 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.40 | 59 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.60 | 43 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.79 | 63 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh makes 7 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 35th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.39 | 58 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 2.59 | 55 |
| 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 |
Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League TwoMainly left central midfielder (2 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 13 | 630 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 6.92 |
About Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 452 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has created 5 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (25% success rate). Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has contributed 5 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has registered 7 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 103 from 139 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has won 17 of 48 total duels.
Discipline
Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 6.
About Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh
Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Northampton Town in the League Two, representing Republic of Ireland. Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 11 May 2005.
Most recent appearance
Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh's most recent match was away at Rotherham United on May 5th. Northampton Town lost 0-1. Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.69.
Recent matches
- May 5th0-1 lossvsRotherham United(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- March 5th2-0 lossatShrewsbury Town(90 mins, rating 6.77)
- January 4th1-0 winvsNewport County(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.38)
- August 8th1-1 drawvsCrawley Town(68 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.04)
- November 5th1-1 drawatGillingham(90 mins, rating 6.01)
Next fixture
Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh and Northampton Town are next in action on July 5th against Port Vale in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Port Vale vs Northampton Town match preview.
Teammates at Northampton Town
Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh currently plays alongside Nathaniel Opoku Onyina, James Maxwell, Tyrese Fornah, Jack Perkins, Owen Dale, Elliott List, Conor McCarthy, Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh, Harvey Saunders, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Zach Jeacock, Josh Powell, Jack Burroughs, Sam Chambers, Matty Warhurst, Elliott Moore, Lee Evans, Ross Fitzsimons, Kamarai Swyer, Joe Wormleighton, Liam Shaw, James Dadge, Jon Guthrie, Sam Hoskins, Janoi Donacien, Logan Briggs and Max Dyche at Northampton Town.