Jon Mellish stats
England
Match-by-match stats
J. Mellish
WiganMidfielder
J. Mellish vs Oxford Utd
2 games playedJon Mellish's next match is today at 19:45 against Oxford Utd. See how Jon Mellish did in earlier matches against Oxford Utd.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jan 13, 2024 | |||||||||||
| Aug 12, 2023 |
OXFvWIG
Today 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Oxford Utd v Wigan, TodayWhat Oxford Utd allow left wing backs
Position stats8 appearances at LWB against Oxford Utd in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersJon Mellish 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Jon Mellish has appeared in 9 League One matches this season, totalling 576 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. 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 | 9 | 576 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6.62 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.79 |
| Total | 10 | 696 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 6.64 |
Attacking stats
Jon Mellish has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 144 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.1 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. Jon Mellish has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 115 minutes. Jon Mellish has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Jon Mellish has completed 222 of 279 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Jon Mellish completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
Jon Mellish makes 8 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 34 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 34th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Jon Mellish has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left center back (3 appearances), also at left back (2) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Wigan squad
S. Perkins
22 yrs#9
D. Costelloe
23 yrs#11A. Higgins21 yrs#17
C. McManaman35 yrs#20
S. Hogan34 yrs#25
B. Burrowes18 yrs#27
C. Saydee24 yrs#38
J. Weir24 yrs#6
F. Murray
27 yrs#7
M. Power33 yrs#8R. Walsh18 yrs#10
L. Harris21 yrs#13
R. Trevitt23 yrs#14C. Gray20 yrs#18
C. Sze22 yrs#19J. Mellish29 yrs#22
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 34 | 2,470 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 49 | 6.69 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.27 |
| League One | 2 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.40 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 23 | 1,877 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 36 | 6.94 |
| League One | 21 | 1,411 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 6.86 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.14 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 46 | 4,093 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 89 | 6.85 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.83 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 44 | 3,935 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 67 | 6.83 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.43 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Jon Mellish
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Jon Mellish has featured across 9 appearances (6 starts), totalling 576 minutes. Jon Mellish has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.64 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jon Mellish has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Jon Mellish has contributed 5 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jon Mellish has registered 8 tackles (7 won), 3 interceptions, and 34 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 222 from 279 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Jon Mellish has won 27 of 52 total duels.
Discipline
Jon Mellish has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 2.
About Jon Mellish
Jon Mellish is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Wigan Athletic in the League One, representing England. Jon Mellish is left-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 19 September 1997.
Most recent appearance
Jon Mellish's most recent match was at home against Reading on January 2nd. Wigan won 1-0. Jon Mellish played 12 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.6.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-0 winvsReading(12 mins, rating 6.6)
- November 2nd1-0 lossatStevenage(85 mins, rating 5.92)
- May 5th0-1 lossvsWycombe Wanderers(74 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.36)
- March 5th0-0 drawatSheffield Wednesday(90 mins, rating 7.66)
- September 22nd0-4 lossvsStockport County(21 mins, rating 6.42)
Next fixture
Jon Mellish and Wigan Athletic are next in action on September 3rd against Mansfield Town in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Wigan Athletic vs Mansfield Town match preview.
Teammates at Wigan Athletic
Jon Mellish currently plays alongside Fraser Murray, Llyton Chapman, Connor Barrett, Joe Walsh, Joe Whitworth, Jon Mellish, Akeel Higgins, Luke Harris, Max Power, Tom Watson, Morgan Fox, Dara Costelloe, Jensen Weir, Archie Harris, Christian Saydee, Callum McManaman, James Carragher, Scott Hogan, Chris Sze, Matteo Spinelli, K'Marni Miller, Ryan Trevitt, Finley Burns, Jeremiah Chukwuedo Chilokoa-Mullen, Sonny Perkins, Bradley Burrowes, Reggie Walsh and Charlie Gray at Wigan Athletic.