Flynn Downes
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Flynn Downes 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Flynn Downes has appeared in 38 Championship matches this season, totalling 2,755 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. 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 | 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 |
| Total | 43 | 3,136 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 69 | 6.79 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.10 | 33 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.40 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 27 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 23.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.60 | n/a | 94 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.13 | 70 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.16 | 12 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.13 | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.50 | 15 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.26 | 9 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 26 |
Flynn Downes has taken 13 shots with 5 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 212 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 10th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Flynn Downes has 0 assists and 14 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 344 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1371 | 44.80 | 71 |
| Accurate passes | 1215 | 39.70 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Long balls won | 33 | 1.08 | 36 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.03 | 61 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.03 | 16 |
| Backward passes | 233 | 7.61 | 54 |
| Passes (final third) | 132 | 4.31 | 38 |
Flynn Downes has completed 1215 of 1371 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.13 | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.46 | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 15 |
| Duels won | 128 | 4.18 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 42 | 1.37 | 70 |
| Touches | 1728 | 56.50 | 58 |
| Possession lost | 214 | 6.99 | 1 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.52 | 24 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 0.85 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.42 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 28 | 0.91 | 18 |
Flynn Downes completes 4 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 128 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 57 | 1.86 | 58 |
| Tackles won | 40 | 1.31 | 74 |
| Interceptions | 45 | 1.47 | 90 |
| Clearances | 53 | 1.73 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 114 | 3.72 | 25 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.07 | 83 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Flynn Downes makes 57 tackles and 45 interceptions , adding 53 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 58th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 58 | 1.89 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 13 | 0.42 | 88 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.07 | 55 |
| Fouls per card | 4.46 | n/a | 43 |
| Foul involvements | 84 | 2.74 | 71 |
| 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 58 fouls and received 13 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right central midfielder (13 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (10) and left central midfielder (5).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Flynn Downes has scored 3 goals across 38 appearances (33 starts), totalling 2755 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Flynn Downes has attempted 13 shots with 5 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Flynn Downes has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (29% success rate). Flynn Downes has contributed 14 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Flynn Downes has registered 57 tackles (40 won), 45 interceptions, and 53 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1215 from 1371 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Flynn Downes has won 128 of 262 total duels.
Discipline
Flynn Downes has received 13 yellow cards this season, committing 58 fouls and winning 26.
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 Middlesbrough on December 26th. Southampton won 2-1. Flynn Downes played 54 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.9.
Recent matches
- December 26th2-1 winvsMiddlesbrough(54 mins, rating 6.9)
- December 1st0-0 drawatMiddlesbrough(69 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.55)
- February 15th2-1 lossatManchester City(0 mins)
- June 17th2-2 drawvsBristol City(87 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.5)
- September 14th1-2 winatSwansea City(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.5)
Next fixture
Flynn Downes and Southampton are next in action on August 19th against Colchester United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Colchester United vs Southampton match preview.
Teammates at Southampton
Flynn Downes currently plays alongside George Long, Jay Robinson, Gavin Bazunu, Caspar Jander, Shea Emmanuel Charles, Kuryu Matsuki, Samuel Edozie, Juan Larios, Ben Brereton Díaz, Tom Fellows, Cameron Bragg, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Lewis Dobbin, Daniel Peretz, Yukinari Sugawara, Flynn Downes, Mads Roerslev, Joshua Quarshie, Ryan Manning, Cameron Archer, Finn Azaz, Welington, Jack Stephens, Aaron Ramsdale, Nathan Wood, Cyle Larin, Joachim Kayi Sanda, Leo Scienza, Damion Downs and James Bree at Southampton.