Flynn Downes
England
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Flynn Downes 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Flynn Downes has appeared in 4 Championship matches this season, totalling 316 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 4 | 316 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 6.98 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.70 |
| Total | 6 | 436 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 6.89 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.28 | 59 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.28 | 34 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.90 | 37 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.85 | 36 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.28 | 62 |
Flynn Downes has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 316 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 9th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Flynn Downes has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 105 minutes. Flynn Downes has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 77th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 197 | 56.10 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 180 | 51.30 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.14 | 29 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Backward passes | 34 | 9.68 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 4.27 | 37 |
Flynn Downes has completed 180 of 197 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 1.14 | 74 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.14 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Duels won | 27 | 7.69 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.85 | 53 |
| Touches | 252 | 71.80 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 25 | 7.12 | 11 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.57 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.99 | 85 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.85 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Flynn Downes completes 4 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 3.70 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.85 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.71 | 83 |
| Clearances | 9 | 2.56 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 3.70 | 41 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.28 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Flynn Downes makes 13 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 24 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.42 | 67 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.57 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 3.42 | 87 |
| 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 |
Flynn Downes has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Flynn Downes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
Premier League| 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 | 0.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 1 assist across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 316 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Flynn Downes has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Flynn Downes has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (100% success rate). Flynn Downes has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Flynn Downes has registered 13 tackles (3 won), 6 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 180 from 197 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Flynn Downes has won 27 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Flynn Downes has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 7.
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 Birmingham City on August 18th. Southampton drew 1-1. Flynn Downes played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.43.
Recent matches
- August 18th1-1 drawatBirmingham City(90 mins, rating 7.43)
- November 5th5-1 winvsMillwall(46 mins, rating 6.37)
- June 9th1-4 lossvsWest Ham United(30 mins, rating 6.59)
- September 6th3-1 winvsStoke City(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.26)
- January 29th2-1 lossatWatford(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.86)
Next fixture
Flynn Downes and Southampton are next in action on September 22nd against Lincoln City in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lincoln City vs Southampton match preview.
Teammates at Southampton
Flynn Downes currently plays alongside James Ward-Prowse, Joachim Kayi Sanda, Cameron Bragg, Léo Scienza, Mads Roerslev, Tom Fellows, Nathan Wood, Caspar Jander, Welington, Romeo Akachukwu, Jack Stephens, Keven Schlotterbeck, Divin Mubama, Finn Azaz, Zach Abbott, Aaron Ramsdale, Kuryu Matsuki, Jamie Jones, Cyle Larin, Daniel Peretz, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Samuel Edozie, James Bree, Lewis Dobbin and George Long at Southampton.