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R. Strain
FalkirkDefender
R. Strain vs St. Johnstone
6 games playedRyan Strain's next match is on Sat 21 Nov at 15:00 against St. Johnstone. See how Ryan Strain did in earlier matches against St. Johnstone.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Nov 9, 2022 | |||||||||||
| Sep 3, 2022 |
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Sat 21 Nov 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
Falkirk v St. Johnstone, Sat 21 NovWhat St. Johnstone allow right backs
Position stats18 appearances at RB against St. Johnstone in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premiership.
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Odds OutliersRyan Strain 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Ryan Strain has appeared in 12 Premiership matches this season, totalling 995 minutes at an average rating of 7.22. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Attacking stats
Ryan Strain has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 142 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ryan Strain has 5 assists and 25 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 40 minutes. Ryan Strain has set up 30 shots for teammates, worth 2.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ryan Strain has completed 413 of 531 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 22 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ryan Strain completes 7 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 62 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
Ryan Strain makes 26 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 27 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 87th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ryan Strain has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right back (12 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Falkirk squad
B. Parkinson
21 yrs#7
R. MacIver
27 yrs#9P. McGovern
18 yrs#11E. Laidlaw21 yrs#12J. Gardner21 yrs#18
J. Murrell
22 yrs#24A. Doherty20 yrs#47
C. Fodrey22 yrs#99
B. Spencer30 yrs#8
C. Sibbald31 yrs#10
F. Yeats22 yrs#14F. Barbrook21 yrs#16
D. Melniks
24 yrs#21
E. Ross25 yrs#23
A. Nesbitt29 yrs#26C. McLeod19 yrs#27B. Krauhaus22 yrs#28O. Eames20 yrs#42
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 20 | 1,232 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 6.62 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 29 | 2,333 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 46 | 6.84 |
2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 2 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.45 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 17 | 1,288 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 22 | 6.54 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 36 | 2,827 | 4 | 5 | 42 | 91 | 6.89 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Ryan Strain
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Ryan Strain has scored 5 assists across 12 appearances (12 starts), totalling 995 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Ryan Strain has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.71 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ryan Strain has created 25 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (47% success rate). Ryan Strain has contributed 25 key passes and 95 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ryan Strain has registered 26 tackles (16 won), 15 interceptions, and 27 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 413 from 531 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Ryan Strain has won 62 of 116 total duels.
Discipline
Ryan Strain has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 17.
About Ryan Strain
Ryan Strain is a 29-year-old defender playing for Falkirk in the Premiership, representing England. Ryan Strain is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 2 April 1997.
Most recent appearance
Ryan Strain's most recent match was at home against Celtic on December 15th. Falkirk won 2-0. Ryan Strain played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Ryan Strain and Falkirk are next in action on December 11th against St. Johnstone in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Falkirk vs St. Johnstone match preview.
Teammates at Falkirk
Ryan Strain currently plays alongside Connor Allan, Craig Sibbald, J. McMillan, Owen Eames, Ethan Laidlaw, Ross MacIver, Liam Henderson, Paul McGovern, Ben Krauhaus, Scott Bain, Deniss Melniks, Nicky Hogarth, Scott Tanser, Ben Parkinson, Lewis Neilson, Joe Gardner, Brad Spencer, Leon McCann, Finley Barbrook, Ethan Ross, Coll Donaldson, Finn Yeats, CJ Fodrey, Aidan Nesbitt, Keelan Adams, Aodhan Doherty, Connor McLeod, Jacob Murrell and Ryan Strain at Falkirk.