Xavier Simons stats
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X. Simons
BoltonMidfielder
X. Simons vs Middlesbrough
3 games playedXavier Simons's next match is on Friday at 20:00 against Middlesbrough. See how Xavier Simons did in earlier matches against Middlesbrough.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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BOLvMID
Friday 20:00Fri 20:00Before the next match
Bolton v Middlesbrough, FridayWhat Middlesbrough allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats6 appearances at RCDM against Middlesbrough in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersXavier Simons 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Xavier Simons has appeared in 5 Championship matches this season, totalling 246 minutes at an average rating of 6.84. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Attacking stats
Xavier Simons has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 62 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 61st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Xavier Simons has 0 assists and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 246 minutes. Xavier Simons has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Xavier Simons has completed 96 of 113 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Xavier Simons completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 11 duels .
Defending stats
Xavier Simons makes 3 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Xavier Simons has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right defensive midfielder (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Bolton squad
K. Dong
22 yrs#7
T. Bair
27 yrs#9
S. Dalby
26 yrs#10
T. Gale
24 yrs#11
S. Iling-Junior23 yrs#16
J. Nelson
24 yrs#26
R. Hardie
29 yrs#39
J. McAtee27 yrs#45X. Simons23 yrs#4
J. Sheehan
31 yrs#8
D. Shankland Watson21 yrs#12
A. Ito
28 yrs#15
R. Rodrigues
30 yrs#20
E. Erhahon25 yrs#21
27 yrs
28 yrs
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 35 | 2,020 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 41 | 6.83 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 20 | 1,206 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 6.57 |
| League One | 16 | 1,196 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 6.90 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 12 | 502 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.83 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.24 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 12 | 428 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6.20 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.63 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 5 | 425 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.94 |
About Xavier Simons
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Xavier Simons has scored 1 goal across 5 appearances (3 starts), totalling 246 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Xavier Simons has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.19 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Xavier Simons has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Xavier Simons has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Xavier Simons has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 7 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 96 from 113 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Xavier Simons has won 11 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Xavier Simons has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 3.
About Xavier Simons
Xavier Simons is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Bolton Wanderers in the Championship, representing England. Xavier Simons is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 20 February 2003.
Most recent appearance
Xavier Simons's most recent match was away at Southampton on January 2nd. Bolton drew 0-0. Xavier Simons played 61 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-0 drawatSouthampton(61 mins, rating 6.82)
- August 5th1-3 winatWolverhampton Wanderers(12 mins, rating 6.72)
- November 2nd1-2 lossvsStoke City(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 27th3-4 winatNorwich City(7 mins, rating 6.58)
- November 22nd1-0 winvsCardiff City(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Xavier Simons and Bolton Wanderers are next in action on December 31st against Middlesbrough in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bolton Wanderers vs Middlesbrough match preview.
Teammates at Bolton Wanderers
Xavier Simons currently plays alongside Kyliane Dong, Ben Davies, Xavier Simons, Eoin Toal, Jack Bonham, Josh Sheehan, Luca Stephenson, Nathan Broome, Jayden Nelson, Chris Forino, Max Conway, Thierry Gale, Samuel Iling-Junior, Ethan Erhahon, Ryan Hardie, Sam Dalby, Akin Famewo, David Shankland Watson, Lewis Brunt, Atsuki Ito, Gaizka Larrazabal, Rúben Rodrigues, David Harrington, Theo Bair, John McAtee and Gavin Bazunu at Bolton Wanderers.