Francesca Kirby
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Match-by-match stats
Francesca Kirby 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Francesca Kirby has appeared in 17 Women's Super League matches this season, totalling 1,192 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 Women's Super League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 71 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.38 | 77 |
| Shots | 13 | 1.00 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.70 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.22 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.15 | 66 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.08 | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.23 | 34 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Key passes | 26 | 2.00 | 89 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 52 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.30 | 79 |
Francesca Kirby has taken 13 shots with 9 on target (69% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 92 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Francesca Kirby has 3 assists and 26 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1192 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 79th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 458 | 34.60 | 41 |
| Accurate passes | 383 | 28.90 | 45 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 1.74 | 78 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.83 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 128 | 9.66 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 56 | 4.23 | 46 |
Francesca Kirby has completed 383 of 458 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 41st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.53 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.91 | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 27 | 2.04 | 4 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.15 | 9 |
| Touches | 612 | 46.20 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 124 | 9.36 | 14 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.83 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.23 | 6 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.30 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Francesca Kirby completes 7 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 27 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (9th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.28 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.98 | 36 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.23 | 9 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.91 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 52 | 3.93 | 22 |
| 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 | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Francesca Kirby makes 17 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.08 | 42 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.15 | 68 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 0.23 | 1 |
| 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 |
Francesca Kirby has committed 0 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards .
Positions played
Women's Super LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (9 appearances), also at right striker (3) and striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Francesca Kirby previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Women's Super League | 17 | 1,315 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 7.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Super League | 21 | 894 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 20 | 7.32 |
 UEFA Women's Champions League | 7 | 424 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 7.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Super League | 8 | 503 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1.02 |
| UEFA Women's Champions League | 5 | 281 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Super League | 13 | 861 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| UEFA Women's Champions League | 6 | 448 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 7.55 |
About Francesca Kirby
Women's Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Women's Super League, Francesca Kirby has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 17 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1192 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Francesca Kirby has attempted 13 shots with 9 on target, a 69% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Francesca Kirby has created 1 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (58% success rate). Francesca Kirby has contributed 26 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Francesca Kirby has registered 17 tackles (13 won), 3 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 383 from 458 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Francesca Kirby has won 27 of 53 total duels.
Discipline
Francesca Kirby has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 3.
About Francesca Kirby
Francesca Kirby is a 33-year-old midfielder playing for Brighton W in the Women's Super League, representing England. and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 29 June 1993.
Most recent appearance
Francesca Kirby's most recent match was away at Tottenham W on February 20th. Brighton W lost 1-2. Francesca Kirby played 64 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.77.
Recent matches
- February 20th1-2 lossvsTottenham W(64 mins, rating 6.77)
- July 13th1-1 drawvsArsenal W(4 mins, rating 0)
- September 11th1-1 drawatManchester United W(81 mins, rating 7.25)
- July 11th3-2 winvsManchester City W(88 mins, 2 assists, 1 yellow card, rating 7.38)
- December 12th0-1 winatLeicester W(90 mins, rating 7.86)
Teammates at Brighton W
Francesca Kirby currently plays alongside Aisha Masaka, Rusul Rosa Kafaji, Carla Camacho, Marisa Olislagers, Emilie Gay, Marit Auée, Chiamaka Cynthia Nnadozie, Madison Haley, Olivia Johnson, Francesca Kirby, J. Čanković, Manuela Vanegas, Kiko Seike, Rachel Mclauchlan, Moeka Minami, Maelys Mpomé, Elliana Martin, Caitlin Hayes, Grace McEwan, Rebecca Rayner, May Balmer, Olaug Tvedten, Nadine Noordam, Tahirah Heron, Hannah Poulter, Fuka Tsunoda, Maisie Symonds, Charlize Rule and Sophie Baggaley at Brighton W.