James Ward-Prowse stats
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J. Ward-Prowse
SouthamptonMidfielder
J. Ward-Prowse vs West Ham
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WHUvSOU
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West Ham v Southampton, SaturdayWhat West Ham allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats14 appearances at LCDM against West Ham in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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As a left defensive midfielder, James Ward-Prowse has appeared in 10 Championship matches this season, totalling 747 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Attacking stats
James Ward-Prowse has taken 13 shots with 5 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 57 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.5 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. James Ward-Prowse has 1 assist and 13 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 57 minutes. James Ward-Prowse has set up 14 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 54th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
James Ward-Prowse has completed 472 of 515 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 96th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
James Ward-Prowse completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 17 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
James Ward-Prowse makes 8 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 93 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 12th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
James Ward-Prowse has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (3) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Southampton squad
L. Scienza
28 yrs#7
C. Larin
31 yrs#9
L. Dobbin
23 yrs#11
S. Edozie23 yrs#23
D. Saku Mubama21 yrs#28
F. Downes27 yrs#4
C. Jander
23 yrs#8
F. Azaz
26 yrs#10
T. Fellows23 yrs#18
C. Bragg21 yrs#26K. Matsuki
23 yrs#27
R. Akachukwu20 yrs#29J. Ward-Prowse31 yrs#30
27 yrs
19 yrs
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 18 | 1,097 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 16 | 6.48 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.40 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.30 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 24 | 1,441 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 25 | 6.99 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7.55 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.18 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 37 | 3,019 | 7 | 7 | 64 | 45 | 7.29 |
 Europa League | 10 | 811 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 8 | 7.48 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7.29 |
 Championship | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8.77 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 38 | 3,372 | 9 | 4 | 76 | 65 | 7.23 |
| Carabao Cup | 5 | 480 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 7.28 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 121 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7.34 |
 UEFA Nations League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.34 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 36 | 3,217 | 10 | 5 | 71 | 41 | 7.27 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 420 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2.04 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 144 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7.76 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 3 | 199 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7.75 |
About James Ward-Prowse
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, James Ward-Prowse has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 10 appearances (7 starts), totalling 747 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. James Ward-Prowse has attempted 13 shots with 5 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.51 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Ward-Prowse has created 13 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). James Ward-Prowse has contributed 13 key passes and 27 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Ward-Prowse has registered 8 tackles (3 won), 9 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 472 from 515 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. James Ward-Prowse has won 17 of 35 total duels.
Discipline
James Ward-Prowse has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 6.
About James Ward-Prowse
James Ward-Prowse is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Southampton in the Championship, representing England. James Ward-Prowse is right-footed and wears the number 30 shirt. Born on 1 November 1994.
Most recent appearance
James Ward-Prowse's most recent match was at home against Bolton Wanderers on January 2nd. Southampton drew 0-0. James Ward-Prowse played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.32.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-0 drawvsBolton Wanderers(90 mins, rating 7.32)
- May 1st0-1 winatNorwich City(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- March 27th1-0 winvsPortsmouth(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- May 5th2-1 lossatWrexham(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8)
- March 5th4-1 winvsBristol City(90 mins, rating 6.94)
Next fixture
James Ward-Prowse and Southampton are next in action on March 3rd against West Ham United in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the West Ham United vs Southampton match preview.
Teammates at Southampton
James Ward-Prowse currently plays alongside Joachim Kayi Sanda, Divin Saku Mubama, Tom Fellows, Romeo Akachukwu, Kuryu Matsuki, Zach Abbott, Cameron Bragg, Aaron Ramsdale, Caspar Jander, Jack Stephens, James Ward-Prowse, Finn Azaz, Jamie Jones, Nathan Wood, Welington, Léo Scienza, Keven Schlotterbeck, Mads Roerslev, Cyle Larin, Daniel Peretz, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Samuel Edozie, James Bree, Lewis Dobbin and George Long at Southampton.