Flynn Downes stats
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F. Downes
SouthamptonMidfielder
F. Downes vs West Ham
3 games playedFlynn Downes's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against West Ham. See how Flynn Downes did in earlier matches against West Ham.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Apr 19, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Dec 26, 2024 |
WHUvSOU
Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
West Ham v Southampton, SaturdayWhat West Ham allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats14 appearances at RCDM against West Ham in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersFlynn Downes 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Flynn Downes has appeared in 10 Championship matches this season, totalling 744 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 10 | 744 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 26 | 6.97 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.70 |
| Total | 12 | 864 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 27 | 6.93 |
Attacking stats
Flynn Downes has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 372 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 3rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Flynn Downes has 2 assists and 10 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 74 minutes. Flynn Downes has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Flynn Downes has completed 420 of 457 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Flynn Downes completes 5 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 53 duels .
Defending stats
Flynn Downes makes 26 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Flynn Downes has committed 11 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (4) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
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#28F. 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#29
J. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 38 | 2,755 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 57 | 6.79 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 201 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.73 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6.94 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 27 | 2,155 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 49 | 6.75 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.74 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 36 | 2,829 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 63 | 7.24 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 21 | 764 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 5.38 |
 Europa Conference League | 11 | 571 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6.18 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.88 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.04 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 37 | 2,877 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 48 | 6.97 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.14 |
About Flynn Downes
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Flynn Downes has scored 2 assists across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 744 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Flynn Downes has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.12 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Flynn Downes has created 10 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (63% success rate). Flynn Downes has contributed 10 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Flynn Downes has registered 26 tackles (9 won), 13 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 420 from 457 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Flynn Downes has won 53 of 90 total duels.
Discipline
Flynn Downes has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 12.
About Flynn Downes
Flynn Downes is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Southampton in the Championship, representing England. Flynn Downes is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 20 January 1999.
Most recent appearance
Flynn Downes's most recent match was away at Norwich City on May 1st. Southampton won 0-1. Flynn Downes played 22 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
- May 1st0-1 winatNorwich City(22 mins, rating 6.7)
- March 27th1-0 winvsPortsmouth(90 mins, rating 6.85)
- May 5th2-1 lossatWrexham(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.32)
- March 5th4-1 winvsBristol City(46 mins, rating 6.76)
- October 7th3-1 winvsSwansea City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.08)
Next fixture
Flynn Downes 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
Flynn Downes 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.