James Crole stats
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J. Crole
Newport CountyForwardBefore the next match
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Position stats15 appearances at ST against Rotherham in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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Odds OutliersJames Crole 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, James Crole has appeared in 20 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,059 minutes at an average rating of 6.00. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2025/2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 20 | 1,059 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 6.00 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.45 |
| Total | 22 | 1,239 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 6.04 |
Attacking stats
James Crole has taken 18 shots with 9 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 59 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among attackers. James Crole has 4 assists and 13 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 212 minutes. James Crole has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
James Crole has completed 114 of 221 passes at 52% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
James Crole completes 6 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 86 duels .
Defending stats
James Crole makes 15 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 71 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
James Crole has committed 36 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly striker (6 appearances), also at right striker (3) and left striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Newport County squad
S. Gwengwe
25 yrs#9J. Crole
22 yrs#11M. Alexander-Walker
19 yrs#14
G. Garner27 yrs#19Y. Bamba27 yrs#20T. Nyakuhwa21 yrs#21M. Adu-Poku21 yrs#23
C. Doidge34 yrs#27
K. Etete24 yrs#28
K. Evans24 yrs#7
M. Smith26 yrs#8H. Biggins30 yrs#10A. Lewis28 yrs#18
M. Dibley-Dias
22 yrs#24
K. Patten25 yrs#29H. Pugh18 yrs#36
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout James Crole
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, James Crole has scored 1 goal and 4 assists across 20 appearances (11 starts), totalling 1059 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. James Crole has attempted 18 shots with 9 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Crole has created 5 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 6 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (43% success rate). James Crole has contributed 13 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Crole has registered 15 tackles (9 won), 2 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 114 from 221 pass attempts, a 52% pass accuracy rate. James Crole has won 86 of 264 total duels.
Discipline
James Crole has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 36 fouls and winning 20.
About James Crole
James Crole is a 22-year-old forward playing for Newport County in the League Two, representing Wales. James Crole is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 22 February 2004.
Most recent appearance
James Crole's most recent match was away at Barrow on January 14th. Newport County won 1-2. James Crole played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 4 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-2 winatBarrow(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.95)
- November 13th3-2 winvsOldham Athletic(90 mins, rating 6.7)
- September 14th1-0 lossatCheltenham Town(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.95)
- July 16th2-1 winvsHarrogate Town(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 6.85)
- November 6th3-1 lossatNotts County(44 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.06)
Next fixture
James Crole and Newport County are next in action on October 4th against Rotherham United in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rotherham United vs Newport County match preview.
Teammates at Newport County
James Crole currently plays alongside Alfie Merritt, Tom Davies, Matty Jacob, Kion Etete, A. Lewis, Keenan Patten, Moses Alexander-Walker, Michael Adu-Poku, Joe Thomas, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa, Jake Turner, Harri Pugh, Shaquille Gwengwe, Matt Dibley-Dias, James Crole, Jordan Wright, Matthew Smith, Ciaran Brennan, Lee Jenkins, Gerard Garner, Cameron Evans, Shaun MacDonald, Harrison Biggins, Kyle Cameron, Cameron Norman, Dan Sassi, Yahya Bamba, Christian Doidge and Kieron Evans at Newport County.