James Ball stats
England
Match-by-match stats
J. Ball
Swindon TownMidfielder
J. Ball vs Barnet
1 game playedJames Ball's next match is today at 19:45 against Barnet. See how James Ball did in earlier matches against Barnet.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 |
BNTvSWI
Today 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Barnet v Swindon Town, TodayWhat Barnet allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Barnet in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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Odds OutliersJames Ball 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, James Ball has appeared in 6 League Two matches this season, totalling 316 minutes at an average rating of 5.50. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Attacking stats
James Ball has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 105 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Ball has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 105 minutes. James Ball has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
James Ball has completed 70 of 106 passes at 66% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
James Ball completes 0 dribbles and wins 16 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
James Ball makes 9 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
James Ball has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right back (3 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Swindon Town squad
P. Glatzel
25 yrs#9
H. Smith31 yrs#10
F. Holman22 yrs#11
J. Hungbo26 yrs#15
A. Drinan
28 yrs#23O. Palmer34 yrs#28
A. Hackford22 yrs#29L. Millard17 yrs#39
G. Kilkenny26 yrs#4J. Ball30 yrs#6
T. Nichols33 yrs#7
O. Clarke34 yrs#8
D. Butterworth27 yrs#14J. Snowdon22 yrs#19B. Middlemas21 yrs#20J. Pearman
20 yrs#22
M. Virtue29 yrs#24
J. Thomson
26 yrs#25A. Munda20 yrs#27
27 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 2 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.62 |
About James Ball
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, James Ball has featured across 6 appearances (4 starts), totalling 316 minutes. James Ball has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.45 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Ball has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. James Ball has contributed 3 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Ball has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 4 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 70 from 106 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. James Ball has won 16 of 35 total duels.
Discipline
James Ball has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 2.
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 at home against Walsall on January 2nd. Swindon Town drew 1-1. James Ball played 80 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-1 drawvsWalsall(80 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.37)
- July 21st0-1 lossvsCrewe Alexandra(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 3rd1-0 lossatRochdale(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- July 5th1-1 drawvsAccrington Stanley(71 mins, rating 6.15)
- May 5th1-0 lossatSalford City(61 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.28)
Next fixture
James Ball and Swindon Town are next in action on October 4th against Barnet in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnet vs Swindon Town match preview.
Teammates at Swindon Town
James Ball currently plays alongside Connor Ripley, Daniel Butterworth, Ryan Tafazolli, Paul Glatzel, Joe Snowdon, Kaelan Majekodunmi, Lucas Griffiths-Brown, Louis Millard, Lewis Ward, Aaron Drinan, Jaylan Pearman, Antwoine Hackford, Dan Butler, Joseph Hungbo, Ollie Clarke, Jack Thomson, James Ball, James Debayo, Billy Kirkman, Sam Inwood, Ollie Palmer, Anthony Munda, Fletcher Holman, Ben Middlemas, Harry Smith, Tom Nichols, Stephan Negru, Joel McGregor, Gavin Kilkenny, Mitch Clark and Matty Virtue at Swindon Town.