James Crole
Wales
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James 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.42 | 64 |
| Shots | 18 | 1.50 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.80 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.11 | n/a | 13 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.25 | 36 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.68 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.25 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Key passes | 13 | 1.10 | 70 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.42 | 21 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.25 | 71 |
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
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 221 | 18.80 | 52 |
| Accurate passes | 114 | 9.70 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 52.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.51 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 36 | 3.06 | 14 |
| Passes (final third) | 47 | 3.99 | 88 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.51 | 38 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 1.19 | 27 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 61 |
| Duels won | 86 | 7.31 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 49 | 4.16 | 71 |
| Touches | 400 | 34.00 | 32 |
| Possession lost | 172 | 14.62 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.68 | 79 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 1.70 | 76 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 1.27 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 2.04 | 9 |
James Crole completes 6 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 86 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.27 | 71 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.76 | 73 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.17 | 39 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.42 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 30 | 2.55 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
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
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 36 | 3.06 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.34 | 85 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 11 | 0.93 | 81 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 54 |
| Foul involvements | 56 | 4.76 | 93 |
| 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 |
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
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James Crole previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout 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 January 4th against Northampton Town in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Northampton Town vs Newport County match preview.
Teammates at Newport County
James Crole currently plays alongside Tom Davies, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa, Matty Jacob, Alfie Merritt, Shaquille Gwengwe, Kion Etete, Cole Jarvis, Joe Thomas, Jake Turner, Harri Pugh, Moses Alexander-Walker, Keenan Patten, Matt Dibley-Dias, Michael Adu-Poku, Matthew Smith, Jordan Wright, James Crole, Ciaran Brennan, Lee Jenkins, Gerard Garner, Cameron Evans, Shaun MacDonald, Harrison Biggins, Kyle Cameron, Cameron Norman, Dan Sassi, Christian Doidge, Yahya Bamba and Kieron Evans at Newport County.