Liam Kelly stats
England
Match-by-match stats
L. Kelly
PeterboroughMidfielderBefore the next match
Huddersfield v Peterborough, Today
What Huddersfield allow defensive midfielders
Position stats5 appearances at CDM against Huddersfield in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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As a right defensive midfielder, Liam Kelly has appeared in 10 League One matches this season, totalling 745 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 10 | 745 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 6.79 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.77 |
| Total | 13 | 929 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 6.79 |
Attacking stats
Liam Kelly has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 93 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 32nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Liam Kelly has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 149 minutes. Liam Kelly has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Liam Kelly has completed 442 of 510 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Liam Kelly completes 6 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 26 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
Liam Kelly makes 13 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Liam Kelly has committed 11 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly right defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (3) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Peterborough squad
H. Leonard
23 yrs#9
E. Williams20 yrs#10
O. Edwards25 yrs#11
V. Masara19 yrs#17
B. Shofowoke18 yrs#19
D. Frith24 yrs#24D. Ormerod20 yrs#27L. Kelly30 yrs#4H. Jones21 yrs#7
B. Khela21 yrs#8
B. Woods24 yrs#16
C. Conn-Clarke
24 yrs#20P. Sykut
18 yrs#21
M. Garbett24 yrs#28H. Ashfield20 yrs#45D. O'Brien-Brady22 yrs
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21 yrs
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23 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 45 | 3,531 | 1 | 9 | 94 | 67 | 6.96 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 228 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.72 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 37 | 2,574 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 46 | 7.05 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 40 | 3,034 | 6 | 12 | 67 | 62 | 7.36 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 33 | 2,379 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 69 | 7.08 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.83 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2.38 |
About Liam Kelly
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Liam Kelly has featured across 10 appearances (9 starts), totalling 745 minutes. Liam Kelly has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.37 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Liam Kelly has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (67% success rate). Liam Kelly has contributed 5 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Liam Kelly has registered 13 tackles (6 won), 11 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 442 from 510 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Liam Kelly has won 26 of 57 total duels.
Discipline
Liam Kelly has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 4.
About Liam Kelly
Liam Kelly is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Peterborough United in the League One, representing England. Liam Kelly is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 22 November 1995.
Most recent appearance
Liam Kelly's most recent match was at home against Burton Albion on September 20th. Peterborough drew 2-2. Liam Kelly played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.22.
Recent matches
- September 20th2-2 drawvsBurton Albion(90 mins, rating 7.22)
- November 2nd1-3 winatLeicester City(78 mins, rating 6.67)
- July 5th1-0 lossatStockport County(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- May 5th0-2 lossvsDoncaster Rovers(65 mins, rating 6.66)
- November 25th3-3 drawvsBarnsley(63 mins, rating 6.61)
Next fixture
Liam Kelly and Peterborough United are next in action on September 3rd against Notts County in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Peterborough United vs Notts County match preview.
Teammates at Peterborough United
Liam Kelly currently plays alongside Matthew Garbett, Vernon Masara, David Okagbue, Ben Woods, Harley Mills, Evan Weir, Harrison Jones, Josh Feeney, Bolu Shofowoke, Patryk Sykut, Chris Conn-Clarke, Liam Kelly, Owura Edwards, Bastian Smith, Thomas O'Connor, Harry Ashfield, Declan Frith, Rio Adebisi, Harry Leonard, Ethan Williams, Collin Andeng-Ndi, Lucca Mendonca, Sam Hughes, Alex Bass, Donay O'Brien-Brady, Carl Johnston, Brandon Khela, Danny Ormerod and James Dornelly at Peterborough United.