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James Bolton
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James Bolton 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, James Bolton has appeared in 20 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,663 minutes at an average rating of 7.09. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 20 | 1,663 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 7.09 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.02 |
| Total | 22 | 1,852 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 6.72 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.16 | 71 |
| Shots | 21 | 1.10 | 86 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 68 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.27 | 98 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.60 | 93 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.22 | 61 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.10 | 8 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.11 | 15 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 40 |
James Bolton has taken 21 shots with 6 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 79 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 86th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Bolton has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 832 minutes. James Bolton has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 704 | 38.10 | 70 |
| Accurate passes | 547 | 29.60 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 50 | 2.71 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 28 |
| Backward passes | 30 | 1.62 | 4 |
| Passes (final third) | 94 | 5.09 | 21 |
James Bolton has completed 547 of 704 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.16 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.22 | 22 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 152 | 8.23 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 115 | 6.22 | 93 |
| Touches | 1090 | 59.00 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 171 | 9.25 | 6 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.76 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 0.81 | 42 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.27 | 3 |
James Bolton completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 152 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.30 | 27 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 0.87 | 40 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 1.57 | 92 |
| Clearances | 206 | 11.15 | 93 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 1.41 | 1 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 14 | 0.76 | 91 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 63 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
James Bolton makes 24 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 206 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.81 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.16 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 1.62 | 35 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
James Bolton has committed 15 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly center back (17 appearances), also at right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
James Bolton previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 38 | 3,193 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 57 | 7.23 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 23 | 1,254 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 6.34 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 6 | 171 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 13 | 1,005 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 6.69 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About James Bolton
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Bolton has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). James Bolton has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Bolton has registered 24 tackles (16 won), 29 interceptions, and 206 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 547 from 704 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. James Bolton has won 152 of 252 total duels.
Discipline
James Bolton has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 15.
About James Bolton
James Bolton is a 32-year-old defender, representing England. James Bolton is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 13 August 1994.
Most recent appearance
James Bolton's most recent match was away at Milton Keynes Dons on January 14th. They drew 1-1. James Bolton played 74 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.57.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-1 drawvsMilton Keynes Dons(74 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.57)
- November 13th2-2 drawatShrewsbury Town(90 mins, rating 6.98)
- September 14th1-1 drawvsChesterfield(90 mins, rating 7.11)
- July 16th1-2 winatAccrington Stanley(19 mins, rating 6.49)
- September 5th2-2 drawvsLuton Town(99 mins, rating 6.05)