James Connolly
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Percentile vs defenders
Match-by-match stats
James Connolly 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, James Connolly has appeared in 41 League Two matches this season, totalling 3,142 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 43 | 3,294 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 38 | 6.77 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.09 | 49 |
| Shots | 23 | 0.70 | 59 |
| 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 23 shots with 7 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 137 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Connolly has 0 assists and 15 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 393 minutes. 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 978 of 1359 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . 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 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 289 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 38 tackles and 48 interceptions , adding 381 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 83 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 53 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.6 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right center back (33 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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31 yrsJames Connolly previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, James Connolly has scored 3 goals across 41 appearances (34 starts), totalling 3142 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. James Connolly has attempted 23 shots with 7 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Connolly has created 8 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). James Connolly has contributed 15 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Connolly has registered 38 tackles (19 won), 48 interceptions, and 381 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 978 from 1359 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. James Connolly has won 289 of 467 total duels.
Discipline
James Connolly has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 53 fouls and winning 48.
About James Connolly
James Connolly is a 24-year-old defender playing for Crewe Alexandra in the League Two, representing England. James Connolly is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 2 November 2001.
Most recent appearance
James Connolly's most recent match was away at Milton Keynes Dons on September 14th. Crewe Alexandra lost 1-3. James Connolly played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- 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)
- August 20th2-0 lossatAccrington Stanley(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 28th2-1 winvsOldham Athletic(90 mins, rating 7.14)
Teammates at Crewe Alexandra
James Connolly currently plays alongside Zac Williams, Reece Hutchinson, Ian Lawlor, Charlie Finney, Dion Rankine, Stan Dancey, Jack Powell, Tommi O'Reilly, Joel Tabiner, Max Sanders, Owen Lunt, Matus Holicek, Tom Booth, Luca Moore, Oliver Armstrong, Adrien Thibaut, James Connolly, Lewis Billington, Calum Agius, Jack Lankester, Mickey Demetriou, Phil Croker, L. Moult, Fin Roberts, Josh March, Conor Thomas, Omar Bogle and Shilow Tracey at Crewe Alexandra.