Joe Ward
England
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Joe Ward 2026/2027 season stats
As a right wing back, Joe Ward has appeared in 3 Championship matches this season, totalling 137 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 3 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.65 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.39 |
| Total | 4 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.59 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.70 | 54 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.70 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.30 | 85 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.31 | 87 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Joe Ward has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 137 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joe Ward has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 69 minutes. Joe Ward has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 43rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 66 | 43.40 | 49 |
| Accurate passes | 47 | 30.90 | 38 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 1.31 | 31 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 1.31 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 8 | 5.26 | 60 |
| Passes (final third) | 11 | 7.23 | 68 |
Joe Ward has completed 47 of 66 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 49th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 2.63 | 99 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 3.94 | 99 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 72 |
| Duels won | 8 | 5.26 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.97 | 49 |
| Touches | 121 | 79.50 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 36 | 23.65 | 98 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.31 | 95 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.66 | 80 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joe Ward completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 8 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.66 | 10 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.66 | 28 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 2.63 | 98 |
| Clearances | 7 | 4.60 | 58 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 7.23 | 98 |
| 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 | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Joe Ward makes 1 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 137 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.66 | 50 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 1 | 0.66 | 12 |
| 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 |
Joe Ward has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right wing back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Joe Ward previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 21 | 1,095 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 42 | 3,311 | 7 | 9 | 80 | 41 | 7.19 |
| 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 | 0.00 |
About Joe Ward
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Joe Ward has featured across 3 appearances (1 starts), totalling 137 minutes. Joe Ward has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joe Ward has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Joe Ward has contributed 2 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joe Ward has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 47 from 66 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Joe Ward has won 8 of 16 total duels.
Discipline
Joe Ward has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 0.
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 away at Portsmouth on August 8th. Derby County won 0-2. Joe Ward played 9 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- August 8th0-2 winatPortsmouth(9 mins, rating 6.82)
- July 24th0-3 lossvsSwansea City(44 mins, rating 6.49)
- September 6th2-2 drawvsCardiff City(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 7th2-1 lossatCharlton Athletic(84 mins, rating 6.63)
- May 7th1-2 lossvsLincoln City(90 mins, rating 6.39)
Next fixture
Joe Ward and Derby County are next in action on January 4th against West Ham United in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the West Ham United vs Derby County match preview.
Teammates at Derby County
Joe Ward currently plays alongside Joe Ward, Carlton Morris, Oscar Fraulo, Max Johnston, Richard O'Donnell, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, Mohammed Fuseini, Kenzo Goudmijn, Filip Bilbija, Ryan Nyambe, Bobby Clark, Craig Forsyth, Alex Mowatt, Patrick Agyemang, Ryan Hedges, Lewis Travis, Charlie Taylor, Sondre Langås, Jacob Widell Zetterström, Derry Murkin, Rhian Brewster, Eiran Cashin, Sammie Szmodics, Josh Vickers, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Henrik Meister, David Ozoh, Matt Clarke and Dion Sanderson at Derby County.