Mark Kitching stats
England
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M. Kitching
York CityDefenderBefore the next match
York City v Accrington Stanley, Tuesday
What Accrington Stanley allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Accrington Stanley in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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Odds OutliersMark Kitching 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Mark Kitching has appeared in 10 League Two matches this season, totalling 873 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Attacking stats
Mark Kitching has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 291 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 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mark Kitching has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 97 minutes. Mark Kitching has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Mark Kitching has completed 532 of 642 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 96th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Mark Kitching completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 33 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
Mark Kitching makes 16 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 58th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Mark Kitching has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left center back (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
York City squad
J. Stones
22 yrs#9O. Pearce31 yrs#10J. Malcolm23 yrs#18
D. Akinyemi29 yrs#20B. Farrar18 yrs#25J. Grey23 yrs#7
A. Hunt26 yrs#8F. Maguire23 yrs#11
H. Boyes24 yrs#12J. King30 yrs#15
A. Read26 yrs#16C. Hewitt23 yrs#17H. Boateng30 yrs#21E. Stiver18 yrs#26
O. Banks34 yrs#28A. Newby30 yrs#30
21 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 43 | 3,836 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 30 | 2,700 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 League Two | 6 | 457 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6.75 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.85 |
2021/2022
| 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 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 873 minutes. Mark Kitching has attempted 3 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 9 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Mark Kitching has contributed 9 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mark Kitching has registered 16 tackles (6 won), 5 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 532 from 642 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Mark Kitching has won 33 of 57 total duels.
Discipline
Mark Kitching has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 8.
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 Newport County on January 2nd. York City drew 1-1. Mark Kitching played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.86.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-1 drawatNewport County(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- November 2nd1-1 drawvsNorthampton Town(90 mins, rating 6.76)
- July 5th3-0 winvsGillingham(90 mins, rating 7.25)
- May 5th2-0 lossatChesterfield(84 mins, rating 6.54)
- March 5th4-0 winvsSwindon Town(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.48)
Next fixture
Mark Kitching and York City are next in action on October 4th against Accrington Stanley 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 York City
Mark Kitching currently plays alongside Ethan Stiver, Jeff King, Joe Felix, Alex Newby, Zech Medley, Craig Hewitt, George Sykes-Kenworthy, Ben Farrar, Jack Hunt, Jovan Malcolm, Ollie Pearce, Alex Hunt, Ashley Palmer, Morgan Williams, Joe Grey, Dipo Akinyemi, Arthur Read, Ollie Banks, Hiram Boateng, Zak Johnson, Ryan Fallowfield, Harry Boyes, Alfie McNally, Frankie Maguire, Mark Kitching, Charlie McArthur and Josh Stones at York City.