Josh Bowler
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Josh Bowler 2025/2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Josh Bowler has appeared in 28 League One matches this season, totalling 1,662 minutes at an average rating of 6.39. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 28 | 1,662 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 34 | 6.39 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.47 |
| Total | 31 | 1,773 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 35 | 6.40 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.32 | 74 |
| Shots | 36 | 1.90 | 79 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.60 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 49 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.76 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.65 | 77 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 70 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 26 | 1.40 | 76 |
| Chances created | 19 | 1.03 | 70 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 19 |
Josh Bowler has taken 36 shots with 12 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Josh Bowler has 4 assists and 26 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 87 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 346 | 18.70 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 254 | 13.80 | 8 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 0.97 | 28 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.05 | 72 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 0.65 | 63 |
| Backward passes | 84 | 4.55 | 12 |
| Passes (final third) | 47 | 2.55 | 15 |
Josh Bowler has completed 254 of 346 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 6th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 21 | 1.14 | 80 |
| Dribble attempts | 68 | 3.68 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 101 | 5.47 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 0.87 | 35 |
| Touches | 747 | 40.50 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 253 | 13.70 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 28 | 1.52 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 32 | 1.73 | 80 |
| Dispossessed | 45 | 2.44 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 38 | 2.06 | 61 |
Josh Bowler completes 21 dribbles at a 31% success rate and wins 101 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 1.84 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.08 | 54 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.32 | 15 |
| Clearances | 16 | 0.87 | 20 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 80 | 4.33 | 54 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 66 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Josh Bowler makes 34 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.08 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.32 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Fouls per card | 3.33 | n/a | 25 |
| Foul involvements | 52 | 2.82 | 66 |
| 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 |
Josh Bowler has committed 20 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right midfielder (7 appearances), also at right central midfielder (7) and attacking midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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25 yrs
29 yrsJosh Bowler previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 18 | 607 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 6.36 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.38 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 38 | 2,395 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 36 | 6.81 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 25 | 1,747 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 6.87 |
 Super League | 4 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.58 |
 Europa League | 3 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.49 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 42 | 2,825 | 7 | 3 | 39 | 39 | 6.79 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 111 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7.60 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Josh Bowler
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Josh Bowler has scored 2 goals and 4 assists across 28 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1662 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Josh Bowler has attempted 36 shots with 12 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Bowler has created 19 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 21 successful dribbles from 68 attempts (31% success rate). Josh Bowler has contributed 26 key passes and 35 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Bowler has registered 34 tackles (20 won), 6 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 254 from 346 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Josh Bowler has won 101 of 254 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Bowler has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 32.
About Josh Bowler
Josh Bowler is a 27-year-old forward playing for Blackpool in the League One, representing England. Josh Bowler is left-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 5 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Josh Bowler's most recent match was away at Burton Albion on April 28th. Blackpool won 1-0. Josh Bowler played 76 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.72.
Recent matches
- April 28th1-0 winvsBurton Albion(76 mins, rating 6.72)
- November 13th0-0 drawatCardiff City(69 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.05)
- September 29th3-2 winvsPort Vale(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.17)
- December 28th2-1 lossatDoncaster Rovers(28 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.53)
- April 26th4-1 lossatAFC Wimbledon(29 mins, rating 6.2)
Next fixture
Josh Bowler and Blackpool are next in action on May 7th against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Grimsby Town vs Blackpool match preview.
Teammates at Blackpool
Josh Bowler currently plays alongside Dale Taylor, Oliver Casey, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Michael Ihiekwe, Jordan Brown, Fraser Horsfall, George Honeyman, Josh Bowler, Niall Ennis, Franco Ravizzoli, Kylian Kouassi, Leighton Clarkson, Andy Lyons, Tom Bloxham, Hayden Coulson, Z. Ashworth, Albie Morgan, Dion Elie Raymond Charles, CJ Hamilton and I. Niskanen at Blackpool.