James Connolly
England
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James Connolly 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, James Connolly has appeared in 1 League Two match this season, totalling 90 minutes at an average rating of 7.84. 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 | 3 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.09 | 49 |
| Shots | 23 | 0.70 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.20 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.43 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.06 | 55 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.26 | 48 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.20 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 78 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.40 | 41 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.23 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
James Connolly has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 30 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 60th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Connolly has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. James Connolly has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1359 | 38.90 | 72 |
| Accurate passes | 978 | 28.00 | 71 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Long balls won | 130 | 3.72 | 91 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.06 | 31 |
| Backward passes | 71 | 2.03 | 11 |
| Passes (final third) | 276 | 7.91 | 65 |
James Connolly has completed 44 of 62 passes at 71% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 72nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.06 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.14 | 13 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 25 |
| Duels won | 289 | 8.28 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 210 | 6.02 | 91 |
| Touches | 2087 | 59.80 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 440 | 12.60 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.17 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 48 | 1.37 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.14 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 30 | 0.86 | 50 |
James Connolly completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 11 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 38 | 1.09 | 14 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 0.54 | 10 |
| Interceptions | 48 | 1.37 | 83 |
| Clearances | 381 | 10.91 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 78 | 2.23 | 12 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 14 | 0.40 | 65 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.09 | 81 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 83 |
James Connolly makes 1 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 14th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 53 | 1.52 | 93 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 7.57 | n/a | 77 |
| Foul involvements | 101 | 2.89 | 91 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
James Connolly has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League TwoMainly left center back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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James Connolly previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 41 | 3,142 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 38 | 6.80 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.05 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 21 | 1,203 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 6.58 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.63 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 13 | 1,014 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6.75 |
 League One | 11 | 562 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6.81 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 30 | 2,146 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 6.61 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.47 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About James Connolly
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, James Connolly has scored 1 goal across 1 appearances (1 starts), totalling 90 minutes. That works out to 1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. James Connolly has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Connolly has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). James Connolly has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Connolly has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 44 from 62 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. James Connolly has won 11 of 16 total duels.
Discipline
James Connolly has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 2.
About James Connolly
James Connolly is a 24-year-old defender playing for Walsall in the League Two, representing England. James Connolly is left-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 2 November 2001.
Most recent appearance
James Connolly's most recent match was away at Gillingham on July 7th. Walsall won 0-3. James Connolly played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.84.
Recent matches
- July 7th0-3 winatGillingham(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.84)
- June 1st0-1 winatBristol City(58 mins, rating 7.2)
- September 14th1-3 lossvsMilton Keynes Dons(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- July 16th3-2 lossatGrimsby Town(90 mins, rating 5.94)
- November 6th1-0 winvsSalford City(90 mins, rating 7.13)
Next fixture
James Connolly and Walsall are next in action on May 25th against Grimsby Town in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Walsall vs Grimsby Town match preview.
Teammates at Walsall
James Connolly currently plays alongside R. Leak, Elicha Ahui, S. Sprangler, Jed Ward, Rico Browne, Tai Sodje, Harry Williams, Courtney Clarke, Reece Smith, Charlie Crew, Aaron Pressley, Jenson Kirloy, Mason Hancock, Albert Adomah, Roman Dixon, Lewis Simper, Andrew Dallas, James Connolly, Ronan Maher, Isaac Moore, Alexander Pattison, Harrison Burke and Declan Skura at Walsall.