James Ball
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James Ball 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, James Ball has appeared in 21 League Two matches this season, totalling 996 minutes at an average rating of 6.31. 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 | 21 | 996 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 6.31 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 88 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.67 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.05 |
| Total | 24 | 1,174 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 6.37 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.09 | 49 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.80 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.45 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.18 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.40 | 41 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.36 | 53 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 55 |
James Ball has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 111 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Ball has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 249 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 391 | 35.30 | 58 |
| Accurate passes | 280 | 25.30 | 61 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 1.45 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.45 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 34 | 3.07 | 31 |
| Passes (final third) | 52 | 4.70 | 18 |
James Ball has completed 280 of 391 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 58th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.18 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.63 | 55 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 15 |
| Duels won | 55 | 4.97 | 27 |
| Aerials won | 35 | 3.16 | 51 |
| Touches | 652 | 58.90 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 176 | 15.90 | 53 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.45 | 54 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.27 | 3 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.27 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 0.81 | 47 |
James Ball completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 55 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.63 | 52 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.17 | 71 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.27 | 77 |
| Clearances | 71 | 6.42 | 59 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 3.80 | 75 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 8 | 0.72 | 91 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
James Ball makes 18 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 71 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.54 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.18 | 56 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.09 | 99 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 0.81 | 3 |
| 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 |
James Ball has committed 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right center back (6 appearances), also at center back (2) and right central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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James Ball previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 15 | 971 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 6.14 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.51 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.47 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 25 | 1,241 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 5.52 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 32 | 1,907 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 38 | 5.80 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 171 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.14 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 2 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.62 |
About James Ball
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, James Ball has scored 1 assist across 21 appearances (12 starts), totalling 996 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. James Ball has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Ball has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). James Ball has contributed 4 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Ball has registered 18 tackles (13 won), 14 interceptions, and 71 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 280 from 391 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. James Ball has won 55 of 98 total duels.
Discipline
James Ball has received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 3.
About James Ball
James Ball is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Swindon Town in the League Two, representing England. James Ball is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 1 December 1995.
Most recent appearance
James Ball's most recent match was away at Colchester United on May 5th. Swindon Town lost 3-0. James Ball played 29 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 4.94.
Recent matches
- May 5th3-0 lossatColchester United(29 mins, 1 red card, rating 4.94)
- November 6th2-1 winvsWalsall(65 mins, rating 6.25)
- June 20th1-1 drawatCambridge United(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 28th1-1 drawvsFleetwood Town(14 mins, rating 6.77)
- March 17th1-2 lossvsCrewe Alexandra(52 mins, rating 6.44)
Next fixture
James Ball and Swindon Town are next in action on May 7th against Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cardiff City vs Swindon Town match preview.
Teammates at Swindon Town
James Ball currently plays alongside Tom Nichols, Joe Snowdon, Aaron Drinan, Jake Tabor, Fletcher Holman, Ollie Palmer, Filozofe Mabete, Stephan Negru, Connor Ripley, Gavin Kilkenny, Ryan Tafazolli, James Ball, Daniel Butterworth, Mitch Clark, Lewis Ward, Harrison Minturn, James Debayo, Ollie Clarke, Joel McGregor, Matty Virtue, Sonny Hart, Paul Glatzel, Harry Smith, Billy Kirkman and Ben Middlemas at Swindon Town.