Josh Bowler
England
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Josh Bowler 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Josh Bowler has appeared in 4 League One matches this season, totalling 349 minutes at an average rating of 7.19. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 4 | 349 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7.19 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 154 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.19 |
| Total | 6 | 503 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 7.19 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.50 | 78 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.52 | 64 |
| Shots | 16 | 4.10 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1.80 | 86 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 53 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 1.55 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.77 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.50 | 78 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.55 | 81 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 28 |
Josh Bowler has taken 16 shots with 7 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 22 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.3 expected goals (xG), 2.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Josh Bowler has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 58 minutes. Josh Bowler has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 77 | 19.90 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 57 | 14.70 | 78 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.26 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.26 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 21 | 5.42 | 58 |
| Passes (final third) | 8 | 2.06 | 75 |
Josh Bowler has completed 57 of 77 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 3.09 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 27 | 6.96 | 97 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 53 |
| Duels won | 22 | 5.67 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.26 | 14 |
| Touches | 212 | 54.70 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 62 | 15.99 | 92 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.77 | 81 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 2.06 | 75 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 2.32 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Josh Bowler completes 12 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 22 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.77 | 69 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.52 | 47 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.03 | 97 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.77 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 5.93 | 97 |
| 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 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Josh Bowler makes 3 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 116 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.52 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 2.58 | 36 |
| 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 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly right winger (3 appearances), also at right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Josh Bowler previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Josh Bowler has scored 2 goals across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 349 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Josh Bowler has attempted 16 shots with 7 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.26 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Bowler has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 12 successful dribbles from 27 attempts (44% success rate). Josh Bowler has contributed 6 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Bowler has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 4 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 57 from 77 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Josh Bowler has won 22 of 56 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Bowler has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 8.
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 11 shirt. Born on 5 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Josh Bowler's most recent match was away at Barnsley on May 4th. Blackpool lost 2-1. Josh Bowler played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 6 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.94.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-1 lossatBarnsley(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.94)
- July 24th4-0 winvsPeterborough United(79 mins, rating 7.2)
- June 9th1-4 lossvsLincoln City(64 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.83)
- September 6th1-2 winatStockport County(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.93)
- July 7th1-1 drawvsWycombe Wanderers(90 mins, rating 7.67)
Next fixture
Josh Bowler and Blackpool are next in action on January 4th against Reading in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Reading vs Blackpool match preview.
Teammates at Blackpool
Josh Bowler currently plays alongside Albie Morgan, Fraser Horsfall, Tom Bloxham, Hayden Coulson, Josh Earl, Oliver Casey, Josh Bowler, Niall Ennis, Ilmari Niskanen, Leighton Clarkson, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Michael Ihiekwe, Jerry Yates, CJ Hamilton, Jordan Williams, Dion Charles, Oluchukwu Nwankwo, Karoy Anderson, Finley Munroe, Jordan Brown, Andy Lyons, Luke Southwood, Zac Ashworth, Dale Taylor and George Honeyman at Blackpool.