Carl Johnston stats
Northern Ireland
Match-by-match stats
C. Johnston
PeterboroughDefender
C. Johnston vs Huddersfield
2 games playedCarl Johnston's next match is tomorrow at 19:45 against Huddersfield. See how Carl Johnston did in earlier matches against Huddersfield.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Sep 6, 2025 |
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Tomorrow 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Huddersfield v Peterborough, TomorrowWhat Huddersfield allow left backs
Position stats10 appearances at LB against Huddersfield in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
Best odds on C. Johnston
Odds OutliersCarl Johnston 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Carl Johnston has appeared in 7 League One matches this season, totalling 610 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 7 | 610 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 6.77 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.61 |
| Total | 9 | 713 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 6.73 |
Attacking stats
Carl Johnston has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 153 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 47th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Carl Johnston has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 76 minutes. Carl Johnston has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Carl Johnston has completed 311 of 377 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Carl Johnston completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 32 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
Carl Johnston makes 11 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Carl Johnston has committed 7 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.3 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right back (6 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Peterborough squad
H. Leonard
23 yrs#9
E. Williams20 yrs#10
O. Edwards25 yrs#11
V. Masara19 yrs#17B. Shofowoke18 yrs#19
D. Frith24 yrs#24D. Ormerod20 yrs#27
L. Kelly30 yrs#4H. Jones21 yrs#7
B. Khela21 yrs#8
B. Woods24 yrs#16
C. Conn-Clarke
24 yrs#20P. Sykut
18 yrs#21
M. Garbett24 yrs#28H. Ashfield20 yrs#45D. O'Brien-Brady22 yrs
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23 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 26 | 1,975 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 33 | 6.79 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 20 | 1,262 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 6.54 |
 League Two | 19 | 1,637 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 32 | 7.01 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.04 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 33 | 2,560 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 48 | 6.96 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 23 | 1,455 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 6.50 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.66 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.42 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 17 | 1,382 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 6.86 |
About Carl Johnston
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Carl Johnston has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 610 minutes. Carl Johnston has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.56 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Carl Johnston has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). Carl Johnston has contributed 8 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Carl Johnston has registered 11 tackles (6 won), 10 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 311 from 377 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Carl Johnston has won 32 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Carl Johnston has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 7.
About Carl Johnston
Carl Johnston is a 24-year-old defender playing for Peterborough United in the League One, representing Northern Ireland. Carl Johnston is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 29 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
Carl Johnston's most recent match was at home against Burton Albion on September 20th. Peterborough drew 2-2. Carl Johnston played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.66.
Recent matches
- September 20th2-2 drawvsBurton Albion(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.66)
- November 2nd1-3 winatLeicester City(90 mins, rating 7.08)
- July 5th1-0 lossatStockport County(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.58)
- May 5th0-2 lossvsDoncaster Rovers(85 mins, rating 7.15)
- July 24th4-0 lossatBlackpool(75 mins, rating 6.38)
Next fixture
Carl Johnston and Peterborough United are next in action on September 3rd against Notts County in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Peterborough United vs Notts County match preview.
Teammates at Peterborough United
Carl Johnston currently plays alongside David Okagbue, Ben Woods, Declan Frith, Harley Mills, Lucca Mendonca, Rio Adebisi, Harrison Jones, Evan Weir, Vernon Masara, Josh Feeney, Bolu Shofowoke, Patryk Sykut, Chris Conn-Clarke, Liam Kelly, Owura Edwards, Bastian Smith, Thomas O'Connor, Harry Ashfield, Harry Leonard, Ethan Williams, Collin Andeng-Ndi, Sam Hughes, Alex Bass, Donay O'Brien-Brady, Matthew Garbett, Carl Johnston, Brandon Khela, Danny Ormerod and James Dornelly at Peterborough United.