Joe Wormleighton stats
England
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J. Wormleighton
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As a right midfielder, Joe Wormleighton has appeared in 8 League Two matches this season, totalling 657 minutes at an average rating of 6.85. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Attacking stats
Joe Wormleighton has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 657 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joe Wormleighton has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 131 minutes. Joe Wormleighton has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Joe Wormleighton has completed 157 of 201 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Joe Wormleighton completes 2 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 62 duels .
Defending stats
Joe Wormleighton makes 27 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 24 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Joe Wormleighton has committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 13 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right midfielder (4 appearances), also at right back (3) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Northampton squad
S. Hoskins
33 yrs#7M. Warhurst20 yrs#9E. List29 yrs#10
N. Opoku Onyina
25 yrs#17
O. Dale27 yrs#19
H. Saunders29 yrs#32
J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh
21 yrs#4
L. Evans
32 yrs#8K. Swyer23 yrs#11
T. Fornah
27 yrs#14L. Briggs21 yrs#20J. Perkins22 yrs#21
C. Lemonheigh-Evans29 yrs#24S. Chambers19 yrs#26
L. Shaw25 yrs#29
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32 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 15 | 678 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 6.23 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.71 |
About Joe Wormleighton
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Joe Wormleighton has featured across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 657 minutes. Joe Wormleighton has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joe Wormleighton has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (25% success rate). Joe Wormleighton has contributed 5 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joe Wormleighton has registered 27 tackles (11 won), 15 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 157 from 201 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Joe Wormleighton has won 62 of 108 total duels.
Discipline
Joe Wormleighton has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 13.
About Joe Wormleighton
Joe Wormleighton is a 23-year-old defender playing for Northampton Town in the League Two, representing England. Joe Wormleighton is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 16 October 2003.
Most recent appearance
Joe Wormleighton's most recent match was away at Grimsby Town on January 2nd. Northampton won 0-2. Joe Wormleighton played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-2 winatGrimsby Town(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- November 2nd1-1 drawatYork City(90 mins, rating 7.17)
- May 5th0-1 lossvsRotherham United(90 mins, rating 6.75)
- March 5th2-0 lossatShrewsbury Town(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- January 4th1-0 winvsNewport County(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.98)
Next fixture
Joe Wormleighton and Northampton Town are next in action on July 5th against Port Vale in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Port Vale vs Northampton Town match preview.
Teammates at Northampton Town
Joe Wormleighton currently plays alongside Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Zach Jeacock, Sam Chambers, James Maxwell, Tyrese Fornah, Jack Burroughs, Nathaniel Opoku Onyina, Owen Dale, Harvey Saunders, Elliott List, Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh, Conor McCarthy, Josh Powell, Jack Perkins, Matty Warhurst, Elliott Moore, Lee Evans, Kamarai Swyer, Ross Fitzsimons, Joe Wormleighton, Janoi Donacien, Liam Shaw, James Dadge, Jon Guthrie, Logan Briggs, Sam Hoskins and Max Dyche at Northampton Town.