Mark Shelton
England
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Mark Shelton 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Mark Shelton has appeared in 40 League Two matches this season, totalling 2,937 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. 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 | 2,937 | 8 | 8 | 45 | 79 | 6.82 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.35 |
| Total | 42 | 3,093 | 8 | 8 | 45 | 79 | 6.65 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.20 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 16 | 0.49 | 91 |
| Shots | 76 | 2.30 | 89 |
| Shots on target | 26 | 0.80 | 87 |
| Shot accuracy | 34.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.31 | n/a | 62 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 0.25 | 91 |
| Shots off target | 27 | 0.83 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 26 | 0.80 | 86 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Assists | 8 | 0.20 | 86 |
| Key passes | 45 | 1.40 | 75 |
| Chances created | 32 | 0.98 | 69 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.25 | 75 |
Mark Shelton has taken 76 shots with 26 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 39 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 89th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mark Shelton has 8 assists and 45 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 92 minutes. Mark Shelton has set up 53 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1121 | 34.40 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 808 | 24.80 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Long balls won | 41 | 1.26 | 41 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 37 | 1.13 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 161 | 4.93 | 28 |
| Passes (final third) | 156 | 4.78 | 46 |
Mark Shelton has completed 808 of 1121 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 37 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.34 | 21 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 0.70 | 19 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 54 |
| Duels won | 204 | 6.25 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 82 | 2.51 | 79 |
| Touches | 1820 | 55.80 | 70 |
| Possession lost | 534 | 16.36 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 37 | 1.13 | 90 |
| Fouls won | 34 | 1.04 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 36 | 1.10 | 55 |
| Turnovers | 72 | 2.21 | 72 |
Mark Shelton completes 11 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 204 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 79 | 2.42 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 47 | 1.44 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 0.89 | 65 |
| Clearances | 50 | 1.53 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 106 | 3.25 | 17 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.03 | 61 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 63 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Mark Shelton makes 79 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 50 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 52 | 1.59 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.21 | 53 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.06 | 53 |
| Fouls per card | 7.43 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 86 | 2.64 | 59 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Mark Shelton has committed 52 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.4 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right central midfielder (18 appearances), also at left central midfielder (5) and central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Mark Shelton previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 28 | 1,930 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 15 | 951 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 20 | 1,699 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| League Two | 13 | 603 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 6.35 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 4 | 251 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.58 |
About Mark Shelton
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Mark Shelton has scored 8 goals and 8 assists across 40 appearances (34 starts), totalling 2937 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Mark Shelton has attempted 76 shots with 26 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mark Shelton has created 32 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (48% success rate). Mark Shelton has contributed 45 key passes and 128 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mark Shelton has registered 79 tackles (47 won), 29 interceptions, and 50 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 808 from 1121 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Mark Shelton has won 204 of 403 total duels.
Discipline
Mark Shelton has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 52 fouls and winning 34.
About Mark Shelton
Mark Shelton is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Grimsby Town in the League Two, representing England. Mark Shelton is right-footed. Born on 12 September 1996.
Most recent appearance
Mark Shelton's most recent match was away at Harrogate Town on January 14th. Grimsby Town won 1-2. Mark Shelton played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.72.
Recent matches
- March 4th0-2 lossvsCrawley Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 14th1-2 winatHarrogate Town(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- November 13th6-2 winvsGillingham(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.47)
- September 14th1-2 winatNotts County(90 mins, rating 6.7)
- July 16th3-2 winvsBarrow(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.34)
Next fixture
Mark Shelton and Grimsby Town are next in action on January 4th against Cheltenham Town in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cheltenham Town vs Grimsby Town match preview.
Teammates at Grimsby Town
Mark Shelton currently plays alongside Ryley Reynolds, Reece Staunton, Sam Lavelle, Maldini Kacurri, Géza Dávid Turi, Kieran Green, Kristian Catchpole, Charles Vernam, Cian Doyle, Cameron McJannet, Harvey Rodgers, Christy Pym, Harvey Cartwright, Finlay Cartwright, Andy Cook, Josh Andrews, Jamie Walker, Justin Amaluzor, Jayden Sweeney, Iwan Morgan, Cameron Gardner, Sebastian Auton, Joe Foulkes, Mark Shelton, Sonny Finch, Henry Brown, Edon Pruti and Doug Tharme at Grimsby Town.