Mark Kitching
England
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Mark Kitching 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Mark Kitching has appeared in 4 League Two matches this season, totalling 339 minutes at an average rating of 6.40. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 41 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.27 | 57 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.80 | 64 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.80 | 69 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.53 | 96 |
Mark Kitching has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 339 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mark Kitching has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 113 minutes. Mark Kitching has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 41st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 277 | 73.50 | 98 |
| Accurate passes | 234 | 62.10 | 98 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 2.92 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.53 | 73 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mark Kitching has completed 234 of 277 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.27 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Duels won | 8 | 2.12 | 1 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.53 | 2 |
| Touches | 336 | 89.20 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 65 | 17.26 | 75 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.80 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.53 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mark Kitching completes 0 dribbles and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.80 | 19 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.27 | 8 |
| Clearances | 12 | 3.19 | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Mark Kitching makes 3 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 113 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 19th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.53 | 30 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.33 | 31 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Mark Kitching has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League TwoMainly left center back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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21 yrs
Mark Kitching previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 44 | 3,763 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 2 | 6.59 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 39 | 3,053 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 3.31 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 43 | 3,836 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 30 | 2,700 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 League Two | 6 | 457 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6.75 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 4 | 365 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.38 |
About Mark Kitching
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Mark Kitching has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 339 minutes. Mark Kitching has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mark Kitching has created 3 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. Mark Kitching has contributed 3 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mark Kitching has registered 3 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 234 from 277 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Mark Kitching has won 8 of 20 total duels.
Discipline
Mark Kitching has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 3.
About Mark Kitching
Mark Kitching is a 31-year-old defender playing for York City in the League Two, representing England. Mark Kitching is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 4 September 1995.
Most recent appearance
Mark Kitching's most recent match was away at Cheltenham Town on August 8th. York City lost 3-2. Mark Kitching played 88 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.08.
Recent matches
- August 8th3-2 lossatCheltenham Town(88 mins, rating 6.08)
- November 5th2-1 winvsExeter City(90 mins, rating 6.44)
- September 6th1-1 drawatRotherham United(71 mins, rating 6.88)
- July 7th3-2 winvsBristol Rovers(90 mins, rating 6.19)
- August 1st1-1 drawatRochdale(90 mins, rating 6.73)
Next fixture
Mark Kitching and York City are next in action on January 4th against Crewe Alexandra in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Crewe Alexandra vs York City match preview.
Teammates at York City
Mark Kitching currently plays alongside Craig Hewitt, Ben Brookes, Jeff King, Hiram Boateng, Morgan Williams, Alfie McNally, George Sykes-Kenworthy, Harry Boyes, Joe Felix, Jack Hunt, Zech Medley, Ollie Pearce, Ashley Palmer, Zak Johnson, Ethan Stiver, Ryan Fallowfield, Jovan Malcolm, Joe Grey, Ben Farrar, Alex Newby, Ollie Banks, Alex Hunt, Dipo Akinyemi, Arthur Read, Charlie McArthur, Frankie Maguire, Mark Kitching and Josh Stones at York City.