L. Connell
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L. Connell 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, L. Connell has appeared in 41 League One matches this season, totalling 3,524 minutes at an average rating of 7.07. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One 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 One | 41 | 3,524 | 4 | 3 | 78 | 74 | 7.07 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 134 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7.13 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.65 |
| Total | 45 | 3,756 | 4 | 4 | 82 | 81 | 7.05 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.18 | 45 |
| Shots | 52 | 1.30 | 51 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.30 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 66 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 21 | 0.54 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 19 | 0.49 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.05 | 70 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Key passes | 78 | 2.00 | 95 |
| Chances created | 56 | 1.43 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 9 | 0.23 | 63 |
L. Connell has taken 52 shots with 12 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 51st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. L. Connell has 3 assists and 78 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 63 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 51st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2168 | 55.40 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 1734 | 44.30 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 160 | 4.09 | 96 |
| Through balls won | 6 | 0.15 | 92 |
| Accurate crosses | 51 | 1.30 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 367 | 9.37 | 85 |
| Passes (final third) | 444 | 11.34 | 97 |
L. Connell has completed 1734 of 2168 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 51 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 19 | 0.49 | 35 |
| Dribble attempts | 31 | 0.79 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 82 |
| Duels won | 167 | 4.27 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 34 | 0.87 | 35 |
| Touches | 2877 | 73.50 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 642 | 16.40 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 27 | 0.69 | 45 |
| Fouls won | 44 | 1.12 | 48 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 0.64 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 35 | 0.89 | 14 |
L. Connell completes 19 dribbles at a 61% success rate and wins 167 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 74 | 1.89 | 53 |
| Tackles won | 47 | 1.20 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 45 | 1.15 | 82 |
| Clearances | 90 | 2.30 | 89 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 228 | 5.82 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.03 | 66 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 54 |
| Errors led to goal | 3 | 0.08 | 94 |
L. Connell makes 74 tackles and 45 interceptions , adding 90 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 53rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 52 | 1.33 | 59 |
| Yellow cards | 12 | 0.31 | 84 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 96 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Foul involvements | 96 | 2.45 | 50 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
L. Connell has committed 52 fouls and received 12 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left defensive midfielder (23 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (11) and left central midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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L. Connell previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 39 | 3,017 | 2 | 4 | 59 | 58 | 6.51 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6.87 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 26 | 2,108 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 44 | 7.18 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 42 | 3,384 | 2 | 9 | 58 | 64 | 7.17 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 242 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7.25 |
About L. Connell
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, L. Connell has scored 4 goals and 3 assists across 41 appearances (39 starts), totalling 3524 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. L. Connell has attempted 52 shots with 12 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, L. Connell has created 56 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 19 successful dribbles from 31 attempts (61% success rate). L. Connell has contributed 78 key passes and 170 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, L. Connell has registered 74 tackles (47 won), 45 interceptions, and 90 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1734 from 2168 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. L. Connell has won 167 of 306 total duels.
Discipline
L. Connell has received 12 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 52 fouls and winning 44.
About L. Connell
L. Connell is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Barnsley in the League One, representing England. L. Connell is left-footed and wears the number 48 shirt. Born on 20 April 2001.
Most recent appearance
L. Connell's most recent match was away at Stockport County on January 14th. Barnsley lost 1-3. L. Connell played 82 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.41.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-3 lossvsStockport County(82 mins, rating 7.41)
- August 16th0-1 winatNorthampton Town(90 mins, rating 7.67)
- November 13th2-1 lossatLuton Town(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.94)
- June 17th1-0 lossatStevenage(85 mins, rating 6.98)
- June 2nd2-2 drawvsBradford City(28 mins, rating 6.4)
Next fixture
L. Connell and Barnsley are next in action on May 7th against Wigan Athletic in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic match preview.
Teammates at Barnsley
L. Connell currently plays alongside Amani Richards, Cieran Slicker, Tyrese Noslin, J. Bland, Charlie Lennon, Isaac Smith, Patrick Kelly, Makenzie Kirk, L. Connell, Corey O'Keeffe, Fábio Jaló, M. de Gevigney, K. Łopata, K. Flavell, Reyes Cleary, Jack Shepherd, Vimal Yoganathan, K. Nwakali, J. Earl, G. Gent, Cameron McGeehan and Clayton Taylor at Barnsley.