Jay Williams
England
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J. Williams
Colchester UnitedMidfielderJay Williams 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Jay Williams has appeared in 36 League Two matches this season, totalling 3,027 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 midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 36 | 3,027 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 53 | 6.80 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.56 |
| Total | 37 | 3,099 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 53 | 6.77 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.09 | 25 |
| Shots | 35 | 1.00 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.30 | 44 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.30 | n/a | 61 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.06 | 48 |
| Shots off target | 21 | 0.62 | 70 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.21 | 20 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 59 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Key passes | 20 | 0.60 | 18 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.33 | 13 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 10 |
Jay Williams has taken 35 shots with 10 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 86 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Jay Williams has 0 assists and 20 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 275 minutes. Jay Williams has set up 20 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1329 | 39.50 | 76 |
| Accurate passes | 947 | 28.20 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Long balls won | 36 | 1.07 | 29 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.03 | 11 |
| Backward passes | 199 | 5.92 | 51 |
| Passes (final third) | 153 | 4.55 | 41 |
Jay Williams has completed 947 of 1329 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.24 | 12 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 0.39 | 5 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 296 | 8.80 | 98 |
| Aerials won | 187 | 5.56 | 99 |
| Touches | 1999 | 59.40 | 80 |
| Possession lost | 480 | 14.27 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 26 | 0.77 | 56 |
| Fouls won | 52 | 1.55 | 76 |
| Dispossessed | 26 | 0.77 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 53 | 1.58 | 43 |
Jay Williams completes 8 dribbles at a 62% success rate and wins 296 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 53 | 1.58 | 33 |
| Tackles won | 32 | 0.95 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 52 | 1.55 | 96 |
| Clearances | 202 | 6.01 | 100 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 90 | 2.68 | 4 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 6 | 0.18 | 95 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.09 | 91 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 82 |
Jay Williams makes 53 tackles and 52 interceptions , adding 202 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 33rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 61 | 1.81 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.27 | 73 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 95 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.09 | 61 |
| Fouls per card | 6.10 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 113 | 3.36 | 85 |
| 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 |
Jay Williams has committed 61 fouls and received 9 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 6.1 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right central midfielder (26 appearances), also at left central midfielder (4) and central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 11 | 953 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 5.55 |
| League Two | 10 | 710 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 6.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 43 | 3,658 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 66 | 6.93 |
About Jay Williams
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Jay Williams has scored 3 goals across 36 appearances (35 starts), totalling 3027 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Jay Williams has attempted 35 shots with 10 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jay Williams has created 11 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (62% success rate). Jay Williams has contributed 20 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jay Williams has registered 53 tackles (32 won), 52 interceptions, and 202 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 947 from 1329 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Jay Williams has won 296 of 576 total duels.
Discipline
Jay Williams has received 9 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 61 fouls and winning 52.
About Jay Williams
Jay Williams is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Colchester United in the League Two, representing England. Jay Williams is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 4 October 2000.
Most recent appearance
Jay Williams's most recent match was away at York City on March 4th. Colchester United won 0-2. Jay Williams played 24 minutes with a match rating of 6.55.
Recent matches
- March 4th0-2 winatYork City(24 mins, rating 6.55)
- January 14th0-0 drawvsSalford City(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- November 13th3-3 drawatAccrington Stanley(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.02)
- September 14th0-0 drawvsShrewsbury Town(77 mins, rating 7.09)
- April 3rd3-1 lossatBristol Rovers(90 mins, rating 6.76)
Next fixture
Jay Williams and Colchester United are next in action on January 4th against Swindon Town in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Swindon Town vs Colchester United match preview.
Teammates at Colchester United
Jay Williams currently plays alongside Ellis Iandolo, Jack Payne, Teddy Bishop, Frankie Terry, Moses Sesay, Harry Anderson, Leon Chiwome, Bradley Ihionvien, Sean Raggett, Rob Hunt, Kylian Kouassi, Samuel Kuffour Jr., Thimothée Lo-Tutala, Jake Leake, Jaden Williams, Oscar Thorn, Jack Tucker, Kane Vincent-Young, Ben Perry, Tom Smith, Jay Williams, Adrian Akande and Paul Digby at Colchester United.