Wes Burns
Wales
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Wes Burns 2026/2027 season stats
As a right midfielder, Wes Burns has appeared in 4 League One matches this season, totalling 222 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 League One midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 84 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.41 | 74 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.80 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.40 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 50.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 94 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.41 | 36 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.80 | 24 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.81 | 33 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Wes Burns has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 111 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Wes Burns has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 111 minutes. Wes Burns has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 89 | 36.10 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 72 | 29.20 | 59 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.22 | 45 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 10.54 | 84 |
| Passes (final third) | 2 | 0.81 | 3 |
Wes Burns has completed 72 of 89 passes at 81% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.41 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.81 | 43 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 49 |
| Duels won | 11 | 4.46 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 2.03 | 78 |
| Touches | 129 | 52.30 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 36 | 14.59 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.22 | 86 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.62 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.81 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Wes Burns completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 11 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.81 | 13 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.41 | 22 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1.22 | 72 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.81 | 34 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 5.27 | 76 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Wes Burns makes 2 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 111 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 13th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.62 | 86 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.41 | 89 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 3.24 | 82 |
| 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 |
Wes Burns has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly right midfielder (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Wes Burns previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 18 | 798 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 6.35 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 18 | 934 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 6.25 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.30 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 35 | 2,402 | 6 | 4 | 54 | 30 | 7.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 42 | 3,354 | 8 | 12 | 64 | 35 | 7.15 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 91 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2.41 |
| UEFA Nations League | 3 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 37 | 2,989 | 12 | 6 | 37 | 38 | 7.15 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 159 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Wes Burns
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Wes Burns has scored 1 goal across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 222 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Wes Burns has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.73 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Wes Burns has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Wes Burns has contributed 2 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Wes Burns has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 3 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 72 from 89 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Wes Burns has won 11 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Wes Burns has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 4.
About Wes Burns
Wes Burns is a 31-year-old forward playing for Leicester City in the League One, representing Wales. Wes Burns is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 23 November 1994.
Most recent appearance
Wes Burns's most recent match was away at Plymouth Argyle on August 8th. Leicester City won 2-0. Wes Burns played 38 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
- August 8th2-0 winvsPlymouth Argyle(38 mins, rating 6.68)
- July 24th0-0 drawatMilton Keynes Dons(60 mins, rating 6.65)
- June 9th3-1 lossatIpswich Town(16 mins, rating 6.53)
- September 6th1-2 lossvsBurton Albion(54 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.05)
- March 25th1-1 drawatNotts County(70 mins, rating 6.76)
Next fixture
Wes Burns and Leicester City are next in action on January 4th against Oxford United in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Leicester City vs Oxford United match preview.
Teammates at Leicester City
Wes Burns currently plays alongside Wes Burns, Ilari Kangasniemi, Harry James Souttar, Harry Howell, Tommy Watson, Jakub Stolarczyk, Ben Nelson, Admir Bristric, Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid, Liam Cullen, Kamari Doyle, Emil Riis, Jayden Joseph, Wout Felix Lina Faes, John Lundstram, Warren O'Hora, Luke Jonathan Thomas, Memeh Caleb Okoli, Samuel Charles Braybrooke, Christian McFarlane, William Thomas Alves, Alex Simon McCarthy, Louis Donald Page, Conor Mark Chaplin, Olabade Olatomiwo Samuell Aluko, Woyo Coulibaly and Franco Ravizzoli at Leicester City.