Matthew Pennington stats
England
Match-by-match stats
M. Pennington
BradfordDefender
M. Pennington vs Burton
10 games played, 1 more on the benchMatthew Pennington's next match is today at 19:45 against Burton. See how Matthew Pennington did in earlier matches against Burton.
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BRAvBDC
Today 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Burton v Bradford, TodayWhat Burton allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Burton in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersMatthew Pennington 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Matthew Pennington has appeared in 9 League One matches this season, totalling 784 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. 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 | 784 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7.06 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.58 |
| Total | 11 | 994 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 7.15 |
Attacking stats
Matthew Pennington has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 261 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 22nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matthew Pennington has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 261 minutes. Matthew Pennington has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 82nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Matthew Pennington has completed 274 of 386 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 64th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Matthew Pennington completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 67 duels .
Defending stats
Matthew Pennington makes 17 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 39 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Matthew Pennington has committed 7 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right center back (8 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Bradford squad
J. Beesley
29 yrs#9
S. Humphrys29 yrs#11
K. Jackson32 yrs#19
W. Swan25 yrs#24
H. Ibbitson20 yrs#29
C. Connolly29 yrs#6
J. Neufville25 yrs#7
A. Phillips28 yrs#8
A. Sarcevic34 yrs#10
T. Wright
25 yrs#17
H. Cartwright21 yrs#20
K. Morgan20 yrs#22
B. Pointon22 yrs#23
N. Powell32 yrs#25
G. Lapslie29 yrs#32
31 yrs
22 yrs
26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 28 | 2,181 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 39 | 6.63 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.32 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.25 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 21 | 1,602 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 6.40 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 270 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8.06 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 35 | 3,056 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 44 | 7.18 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.12 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 37 | 3,113 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 40 | 6.85 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7.04 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 45 | 4,050 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 64 | 7.09 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 187 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6.73 |
About Matthew Pennington
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Matthew Pennington has scored 1 assist across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 784 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matthew Pennington has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.30 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Pennington has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Matthew Pennington has contributed 3 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew Pennington has registered 17 tackles (13 won), 11 interceptions, and 39 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 274 from 386 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Matthew Pennington has won 67 of 97 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Pennington has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 11.
About Matthew Pennington
Matthew Pennington is a 32-year-old defender playing for Bradford City in the League One, representing England. Matthew Pennington is right-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 6 October 1994.
Most recent appearance
Matthew Pennington's most recent match was at home against Stevenage on January 2nd. Bradford won 2-0. Matthew Pennington played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.34.
Recent matches
- January 2nd2-0 winvsStevenage(90 mins, rating 7.34)
- November 2nd0-0 drawvsLeyton Orient(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.28)
- September 3rd1-1 drawatReading(90 mins, rating 6.38)
- May 5th0-1 winatLuton Town(90 mins, rating 7.15)
- November 22nd0-1 winatNotts County(90 mins, rating 7.44)
Next fixture
Matthew Pennington and Bradford City are next in action on October 4th against Burton Albion in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Burton Albion vs Bradford City match preview.
Teammates at Bradford City
Matthew Pennington currently plays alongside Matthew Pennington, Harry Ibbitson, Ibou Touray, George Pratt, Antoni Sarcevic, Reece Welch, Zac Hadi, George Lapslie, Will Swan, Hayden Matthews, Josh Neufville, Macaulay Gillesphey, Tyreik Wright, Callum Connolly, Jon McCracken, Stephen Humphrys, Jake Beesley, Nick Powell, Kieran Morgan, Cameron Dawson, Oscar Lunn, Corey O'Keeffe, Bobby Pointon, Aden Baldwin, Adam Phillips, Henry Cartwright and Kayden Jackson at Bradford City.