Laura Hughes
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Laura Hughes 2025/2026 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Laura Hughes has appeared in 10 A-League Women matches this season, totalling 438 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Women midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.00 | 31 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.21 | 86 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.41 | 32 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.62 | 80 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.60 | 16 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.41 | 36 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Laura Hughes has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 88 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 31st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Laura Hughes has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 219 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 235 | 48.30 | 99 |
| Accurate passes | 181 | 37.20 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 1.23 | 66 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Laura Hughes has completed 181 of 235 passes at 77% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.62 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.44 | 41 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 46 |
| Duels won | 30 | 6.16 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.41 | 38 |
| Touches | 319 | 65.50 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 70 | 14.38 | 41 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 3.08 | 99 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.21 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Laura Hughes completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 30 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 2.05 | 62 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 2.05 | 95 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.23 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Laura Hughes makes 10 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 62nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.23 | 69 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 4.32 | 95 |
| 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 |
Laura Hughes has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
A-League WomenMainly defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at central midfielder (1) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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B. Henry23 yrs#22
L. McKenna23 yrs#6
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S. McMahon18 yrs#12
L. Hughes25 yrs#14
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Laura Hughes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Women | 25 | 2,294 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 39 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 25 | 2,073 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 29 | 7.09 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 18 | 1,452 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 29 | 5.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 13 | 1,015 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 4.74 |
About Laura Hughes
A-League Women 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Women, Laura Hughes has featured across 10 appearances (4 starts), totalling 438 minutes. Laura Hughes has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Laura Hughes has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (43% success rate). Laura Hughes has contributed 3 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Laura Hughes has registered 10 tackles (0 won), 10 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 181 from 235 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Laura Hughes has won 30 of 45 total duels.
Discipline
Laura Hughes has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 15.
About Laura Hughes
Laura Hughes is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Melbourne City W in the A-League Women, representing Australia. and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 6 June 2001.
Most recent appearance
Laura Hughes's most recent match was away at Wellington Phoenix W on June 25th. Melbourne City W won 3-1. Laura Hughes played 12 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
- June 25th3-1 winvsWellington Phoenix W(12 mins, rating 6.81)
- January 22nd1-0 winvsMelbourne Victory W(20 mins, rating 6.5)
- March 28th0-1 winatMelbourne Victory W(9 mins, rating 6.44)
- March 14th1-2 winatNewcastle Jets W(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- October 2nd1-2 winatWestern Sydney Wanderers W(19 mins, rating 6.69)
Teammates at Melbourne City W
Laura Hughes currently plays alongside Laura Hughes, Melissa Barbieri, Bryleeh Henry, Alexia Apostolakis, Chinaza Uchendu, Karly Roestbakken, Leah Davidson, Leticia McKenna, Danella Butrus, Deven Jackson, Ellie Wilson, Malena Mieres, Keira Sarris, Danielle Turner, Izabella Charlie Rako, Kaya Jugovic, Aideen Keane, Holly McNamara, Shelby McMahon, Taylor Otto, Rebekah Stott, Caitlin Karic and Ayana Aoyagi at Melbourne City W.