Jacob Murrell stats
United States
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J. Murrell
FalkirkForwardBefore the next match
Falkirk v Kilmarnock, Saturday
What Kilmarnock allow strikers
Position stats11 appearances at ST against Kilmarnock in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premiership.
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As a striker, Jacob Murrell has appeared in 7 Premiership matches this season, totalling 470 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership attackers.
Attacking stats
Jacob Murrell has taken 22 shots with 11 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 21 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.3 expected goals (xG), 4.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 91st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Jacob Murrell has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 235 minutes. Jacob Murrell has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Jacob Murrell has completed 31 of 61 passes at 51% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 5th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Jacob Murrell completes 0 dribbles and wins 24 duels .
Defending stats
Jacob Murrell makes 4 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 118 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 29th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Jacob Murrell has committed 11 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
PremiershipMainly striker (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Falkirk squad
B. Parkinson
21 yrs#7
R. MacIver
27 yrs#9P. McGovern
18 yrs#11E. Laidlaw21 yrs#12J. Gardner21 yrs#18J. 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
E. Ross25 yrs#23
A. Nesbitt29 yrs#26C. McLeod19 yrs#27B. Krauhaus22 yrs#28O. Eames19 yrs#42
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 8 | 67 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.33 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 867 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6.61 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 27 | 878 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 6.43 |
About Jacob Murrell
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Jacob Murrell has scored 4 goals across 7 appearances (6 starts), totalling 470 minutes. That works out to 0.8 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Jacob Murrell has attempted 22 shots with 11 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.27 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jacob Murrell has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Jacob Murrell has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jacob Murrell has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 0 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 31 from 61 pass attempts, a 51% pass accuracy rate. Jacob Murrell has won 24 of 66 total duels.
Discipline
Jacob Murrell has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 2.
About Jacob Murrell
Jacob Murrell is a 22-year-old forward playing for Falkirk in the Premiership, representing United States. Jacob Murrell is -footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 29 March 2004.
Most recent appearance
Jacob Murrell's most recent match was away at Hibernian on January 2nd. Falkirk won 1-2. Jacob Murrell played 90 minutes, registering 2 goals, 5 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 8.6.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-2 winatHibernian(90 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.6)
- November 2nd1-2 lossvsDundee(70 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.97)
- May 5th1-1 drawatSt. Johnstone(67 mins, rating 6.09)
- December 6th2-1 winvsHearts(78 mins, rating 6.84)
- January 4th1-1 drawatDundee United(65 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.58)
Next fixture
Jacob Murrell and Falkirk are next in action on March 3rd against Kilmarnock in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Falkirk vs Kilmarnock match preview.
Teammates at Falkirk
Jacob Murrell currently plays alongside Ben Parkinson, J. McMillan, Deniss Melniks, Joe Gardner, Lewis Neilson, Nicky Hogarth, Ross MacIver, Ben Krauhaus, Liam Henderson, Ethan Laidlaw, Brad Spencer, CJ Fodrey, Scott Tanser, Aodhan Doherty, Craig Sibbald, Paul McGovern, Leon McCann, Owen Eames, Finn Yeats, Aidan Nesbitt, Connor McLeod, Finley Barbrook, Keelan Adams, Connor John Allan, Ethan Ross, Scott Bain, Coll Donaldson, Jacob Murrell and Ryan Strain at Falkirk.