Tom Nichols
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Tom Nichols 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Tom Nichols has appeared in 40 League Two matches this season, totalling 2,675 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. 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 | 40 | 2,675 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 89 | 6.64 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.58 |
| Total | 43 | 2,913 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 92 | 6.64 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 13 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.40 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 29 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.17 | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.10 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.50 | 11 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.47 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 20 |
Tom Nichols has taken 13 shots with 5 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 206 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 5th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Tom Nichols has 0 assists and 16 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 191 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1083 | 36.40 | 67 |
| Accurate passes | 805 | 27.10 | 68 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 56 | 1.88 | 69 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.13 | 22 |
| Backward passes | 128 | 4.31 | 14 |
| Passes (final third) | 181 | 6.09 | 66 |
Tom Nichols has completed 805 of 1083 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.61 | 47 |
| Dribble attempts | 39 | 1.31 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 47 |
| Duels won | 207 | 6.96 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 54 | 1.82 | 63 |
| Touches | 1613 | 54.30 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 395 | 13.29 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 48 | 1.61 | 99 |
| Fouls won | 49 | 1.65 | 78 |
| Dispossessed | 30 | 1.01 | 50 |
| Turnovers | 55 | 1.85 | 59 |
Tom Nichols completes 18 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 207 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 89 | 2.99 | 96 |
| Tackles won | 43 | 1.45 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 34 | 1.14 | 83 |
| Clearances | 52 | 1.75 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 160 | 5.38 | 89 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.07 | 86 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 82 |
Tom Nichols makes 89 tackles and 34 interceptions , adding 52 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 96th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 49 | 1.65 | 79 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.30 | 79 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 5.44 | n/a | 49 |
| Foul involvements | 98 | 3.30 | 82 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Tom Nichols has committed 49 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.4 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right central midfielder (20 appearances), also at central midfielder (4) and defensive midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Swindon Town squad
J. Ball
30 yrs#6
T. Nichols32 yrs#7
O. Clarke34 yrs#8
P. Glatzel25 yrs#9
D. Butterworth26 yrs#14
G. Kilkenny
26 yrs#18
J. Snowdon22 yrs#19B. Middlemas21 yrs#20
M. Virtue29 yrs
27 yrs
Tom Nichols previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 20 | 1,305 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 35 | 7.03 |
 League One | 4 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.95 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 43 | 2,219 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 29 | 6.73 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 42 | 3,439 | 8 | 10 | 45 | 43 | 7.05 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 187 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7.21 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Tom Nichols
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Tom Nichols has scored 1 goal across 40 appearances (33 starts), totalling 2675 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Tom Nichols has attempted 13 shots with 5 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Tom Nichols has created 14 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 18 successful dribbles from 39 attempts (46% success rate). Tom Nichols has contributed 16 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Tom Nichols has registered 89 tackles (43 won), 34 interceptions, and 52 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 805 from 1083 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Tom Nichols has won 207 of 402 total duels.
Discipline
Tom Nichols has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 49 fouls and winning 49.
About Tom Nichols
Tom Nichols is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for Swindon Town in the League Two, representing England. Tom Nichols is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 28 August 1993.
Most recent appearance
Tom Nichols's most recent match was away at Chesterfield on January 14th. Swindon Town lost 1-2. Tom Nichols played 46 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-2 lossvsChesterfield(46 mins, rating 6.54)
- August 1st4-0 lossatGrimsby Town(90 mins, rating 6.43)
- May 5th3-0 lossatColchester United(59 mins, rating 6.71)
- November 6th2-1 winvsWalsall(5 mins, rating 6.45)
- June 20th1-1 drawatCambridge United(59 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.31)
Next fixture
Tom Nichols 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
Tom Nichols 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.