Joe Ward stats
England
Match-by-match stats
J. Ward
DerbyMidfielder
J. Ward vs Sheff Utd
5 games playedJoe Ward's next match is on Saturday at 12:30 against Sheff Utd. See how Joe Ward did in earlier matches against Sheff Utd.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| May 2, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Nov 1, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Sep 21, 2024 | |||||||||||
| Jan 29, 2022 | |||||||||||
| Sep 11, 2021 |
SHUvDRB
Saturday 12:30Sat 12:30Before the next match
Sheff Utd v Derby, SaturdayWhat Sheff Utd allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Sheff Utd in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersJoe Ward 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Joe Ward has appeared in 9 Championship matches this season, totalling 631 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 9 | 631 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 6.93 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.39 |
| Total | 10 | 721 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 6.88 |
Attacking stats
Joe Ward has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 210 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 32nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joe Ward has 0 assists and 16 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 39 minutes. Joe Ward has set up 16 shots for teammates, worth 1.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Joe Ward has completed 247 of 315 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Joe Ward completes 9 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 32 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
Joe Ward makes 14 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 77th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Joe Ward has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right back (5 appearances), also at right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Derby squad
P. Agyemang
25 yrs#7
C. Morris
30 yrs#9
R. Brewster26 yrs#10
F. Bilbija
26 yrs#13
L. Salvesen
30 yrs#15
M. Fuseini24 yrs#16
H. Meister
22 yrs#19
R. Hedges31 yrs#26
C. Blackett-Taylor29 yrs#33
D. Ozoh21 yrs#4
B. Clark21 yrs#8
S. Szmodics31 yrs#11
A. Mowatt31 yrs#20J. Ward31 yrs#23
L. Travis29 yrs#27
O. Fraulo22 yrs#29
37 yrs
28 yrs
28 yrs
24 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 38 | 2,928 | 1 | 8 | 58 | 46 | 6.82 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 191 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.16 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.99 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 7 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.62 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.55 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 21 | 1,095 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 7.06 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 42 | 3,311 | 7 | 9 | 80 | 41 | 7.19 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 38 | 2,747 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 44 | 6.93 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 144 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Joe Ward
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Joe Ward has featured across 9 appearances (6 starts), totalling 631 minutes. Joe Ward has attempted 3 shots with 2 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joe Ward has created 16 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (64% success rate). Joe Ward has contributed 16 key passes and 96 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joe Ward has registered 14 tackles (8 won), 15 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 247 from 315 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Joe Ward has won 32 of 56 total duels.
Discipline
Joe Ward has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 5.
About Joe Ward
Joe Ward is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Derby County in the Championship, representing England. Joe Ward is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 22 August 1995.
Most recent appearance
Joe Ward's most recent match was at home against Stoke City on January 2nd. Derby lost 0-1. Joe Ward played 90 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-1 lossvsStoke City(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- May 1st4-1 lossatQueens Park Rangers(90 mins, rating 6.6)
- November 2nd1-1 drawvsWrexham(90 mins, rating 7.02)
- May 5th1-1 drawatBurnley(90 mins, rating 7.6)
- November 22nd1-2 lossvsBirmingham City(90 mins, rating 7.24)
Next fixture
Joe Ward and Derby County are next in action on November 19th against Sheffield United in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sheffield United vs Derby County match preview.
Teammates at Derby County
Joe Ward currently plays alongside Richard O'Donnell, Derry Murkin, Patrick Agyemang, Craig Forsyth, Jacob Widell Zetterström, Sammie Szmodics, Alex Mowatt, Eiran Cashin, Bobby Clark, Lewis Travis, Ryan Nyambe, Joe Ward, Charlie Taylor, Sondre Langås, Jack Robinson, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Mohammed Fuseini, Nicholas Bilokapic, Oscar Fraulo, Max Johnston, Rhian Brewster, Josh Vickers, Filip Bilbija, Henrik Meister, Ryan Hedges, Carlton Morris, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, David Ozoh, Matt Clarke and Dion Sanderson at Derby County.