Cathal Heffernan stats
Republic of Ireland
Match-by-match stats
C. Heffernan
Cambridge UnitedDefenderBefore the next match
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What Wycombe allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Wycombe in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersCathal Heffernan 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Cathal Heffernan has appeared in 8 League One matches this season, totalling 720 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 8 | 720 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6.80 |
 Enterprise National League | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.57 |
| Total | 11 | 990 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6.74 |
Attacking stats
Cathal Heffernan has taken 11 shots with 1 on target (9% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 65 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Cathal Heffernan has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 180 minutes. Cathal Heffernan has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Cathal Heffernan has completed 192 of 284 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 32nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Cathal Heffernan completes 0 dribbles and wins 49 duels .
Defending stats
Cathal Heffernan makes 9 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 67 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Cathal Heffernan has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right center back (8 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Cambridge United squad
I. Heath
21 yrs#7
L. Appéré
27 yrs#9
S. Kaikai
31 yrs#11C. Stead26 yrs#12G. Ahadme
25 yrs#14
S. Lavery
27 yrs#19R. Bangura-Williams22 yrs#44
D. Ball31 yrs#4
O. Moxon28 yrs#8
B. Knight24 yrs#10
P. Ruddock Mpanzu32 yrs#17G. McConnell21 yrs#27G. Hoddle21 yrs#38
33 yrs
21 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 21 | 1,870 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 6.90 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 538 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Cathal Heffernan
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Cathal Heffernan has featured across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 720 minutes. Cathal Heffernan has attempted 11 shots with 1 on target, a 9% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.55 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cathal Heffernan has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Cathal Heffernan has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cathal Heffernan has registered 9 tackles (3 won), 1 interceptions, and 67 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 192 from 284 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Cathal Heffernan has won 49 of 86 total duels.
Discipline
Cathal Heffernan has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 4.
About Cathal Heffernan
Cathal Heffernan is a 21-year-old defender playing for Cambridge United in the League One, representing Republic of Ireland. and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 27 April 2005.
Most recent appearance
Cathal Heffernan's most recent match was away at Barnsley on January 2nd. Cambridge United won 1-2. Cathal Heffernan played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.85.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-2 winatBarnsley(90 mins, rating 7.85)
- November 12th1-0 winvsBlackpool(90 mins, rating 7.3)
- July 5th1-1 drawvsAFC Wimbledon(90 mins, rating 6.38)
- May 5th1-1 drawatOxford United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.19)
- March 5th2-1 winvsReading(90 mins, rating 6.96)
Next fixture
Cathal Heffernan and Cambridge United are next in action on October 4th against Wycombe Wanderers in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cambridge United vs Wycombe Wanderers match preview.
Teammates at Cambridge United
Cathal Heffernan currently plays alongside Shane McLoughlin, Glenn McConnell, Liam Bennett, Callum Stead, Gassan Ahadme, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, George Hoddle, Callum Perry, Dominic Ball, Sullay Kaikai, Kell Watts, Ben Knight, Gabe Breeze, Shayne Lavery, Owen Moxon, Patrick Bauer, Ra'ees Bangura-Williams, Sam Curtis, Zak Bradshaw, Jake Eastwood, Louis Appéré, Isaac Heath and Cathal Heffernan at Cambridge United.