Shaun Whalley stats
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S. Whalley
Accrington StanleyForwardBefore the next match
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Position stats7 appearances at CAM against York City in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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As a attacking midfielder, Shaun Whalley has appeared in 6 League Two matches this season, totalling 360 minutes at an average rating of 6.56. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two midfielders.
Attacking stats
Shaun Whalley has taken 8 shots with 5 on target (63% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 45 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 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 midfielders. Shaun Whalley has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 60 minutes. Shaun Whalley has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Shaun Whalley has completed 66 of 104 passes at 63% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 29th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Shaun Whalley completes 4 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
Shaun Whalley makes 7 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 50th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Shaun Whalley has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly attacking midfielder (4 appearances), also at left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Accrington Stanley squad
S. Whalley
39 yrs#7
K. Mooney27 yrs#9
C. Stockton32 yrs#13
C. Caton
23 yrs#18
C. Brown27 yrs#20
T. Walton28 yrs#23
J. Catesby19 yrs#27
J. Woods26 yrs#39
L. Coyle26 yrs#6
C. Grant31 yrs#8
A. Henderson22 yrs#10I. Sinclair25 yrs#11S. Mols
27 yrs#14A. Borland
19 yrs#16
S. Conneely38 yrs#28C. Warren22 yrs#30
31 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 33 | 2,826 | 5 | 10 | 62 | 29 | 6.99 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.00 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 33 | 2,765 | 9 | 4 | 49 | 35 | 7.07 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.75 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.34 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 36 | 2,636 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 49 | 7.11 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 169 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.94 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 42 | 2,768 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 41 | 6.79 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 476 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2.57 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 21 | 1,266 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 6.99 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.43 |
About Shaun Whalley
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Shaun Whalley has scored 1 assist across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 360 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Shaun Whalley has attempted 8 shots with 5 on target, a 63% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shaun Whalley has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (29% success rate). Shaun Whalley has contributed 6 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shaun Whalley has registered 7 tackles (1 won), 3 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 66 from 104 pass attempts, a 63% pass accuracy rate. Shaun Whalley has won 20 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Shaun Whalley has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 5.
About Shaun Whalley
Shaun Whalley is a 39-year-old forward playing for Accrington Stanley in the League Two, representing England. Shaun Whalley is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 7 August 1987.
Most recent appearance
Shaun Whalley's most recent match was away at Barnet on March 5th. Accrington Stanley lost 2-1. Shaun Whalley played 64 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- March 5th2-1 lossatBarnet(64 mins, rating 6.5)
- January 4th3-2 winvsCrawley Town(74 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.21)
- August 8th2-2 drawvsGrimsby Town(29 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.92)
- November 5th3-2 lossatWalsall(55 mins, rating 6.45)
- September 6th2-0 lossatExeter City(63 mins, rating 6.46)
Next fixture
Shaun Whalley and Accrington Stanley are next in action on October 4th against York City in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the York City vs Accrington Stanley match preview.
Teammates at Accrington Stanley
Shaun Whalley currently plays alongside Oliver Smith, Seamus Conneely, Liam Coyle, Joel Catesby, Louie Moulden, Connor O'Brien, Shaun Whalley, David Tutonda, James Rogerson, Aidan Borland, Josh Smith, Conor Grant, Cole Stockton, Joe Anderson, Tom Moore, Charlie Warren, Alex Henderson, Tyler Walton, Charlie Caton, Stefan Mols, Devon Matthews, Josh Woods, Kelsey Mooney, Donald Love, Farrend Rawson, Isaac Sinclair and Charlie Brown at Accrington Stanley.