Matty Jacob stats
England
Match-by-match stats
M. Jacob
Newport CountyDefender
M. Jacob vs Rotherham
1 game playedMatty Jacob's next match is today at 19:45 against Rotherham. See how Matty Jacob did in earlier matches against Rotherham.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2024 |
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Today 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Rotherham v Newport County, TodayWhat Rotherham allow left backs
Position stats11 appearances at LB against Rotherham in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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Odds OutliersMatty Jacob 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Matty Jacob has appeared in 7 League Two matches this season, totalling 558 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Attacking stats
Matty Jacob has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 80 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matty Jacob has 2 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 70 minutes. Matty Jacob has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Matty Jacob has completed 106 of 164 passes at 65% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Matty Jacob completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 36 duels .
Defending stats
Matty Jacob makes 8 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Matty Jacob has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left back (5 appearances), also at left wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Newport County squad
S. Gwengwe
25 yrs#9J. Crole
22 yrs#11M. Alexander-Walker
19 yrs#14
G. Garner27 yrs#19Y. Bamba27 yrs#20T. Nyakuhwa21 yrs#21M. Adu-Poku21 yrs#23
C. Doidge34 yrs#27
K. Etete24 yrs#28
K. Evans24 yrs#7
M. Smith26 yrs#8H. Biggins30 yrs#10A. Lewis28 yrs#18
M. Dibley-Dias
22 yrs#24
K. Patten25 yrs#29H. Pugh18 yrs#36
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 14 | 974 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 6.58 |
 Championship | 5 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.61 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.31 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.02 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 8 | 445 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6.64 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 14 | 798 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 6.41 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Matty Jacob
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Matty Jacob has scored 2 assists across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 558 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Matty Jacob has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.49 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matty Jacob has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate). Matty Jacob has contributed 8 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matty Jacob has registered 8 tackles (6 won), 6 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 106 from 164 pass attempts, a 65% pass accuracy rate. Matty Jacob has won 36 of 69 total duels.
Discipline
Matty Jacob has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 6.
About Matty Jacob
Matty Jacob is a 25-year-old defender playing for Newport County in the League Two, representing England. Matty Jacob is left-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 3 June 2001.
Most recent appearance
Matty Jacob's most recent match was at home against York City on January 2nd. Newport County drew 1-1. Matty Jacob played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-1 drawvsYork City(46 mins, rating 6.39)
- November 2nd1-0 winvsColchester United(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.97)
- September 3rd0-0 drawatGillingham(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- July 5th2-1 winvsGrimsby Town(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.06)
- May 5th0-0 drawatAccrington Stanley(90 mins, rating 6.88)
Next fixture
Matty Jacob and Newport County are next in action on October 4th against Rotherham United in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rotherham United vs Newport County match preview.
Teammates at Newport County
Matty Jacob currently plays alongside Alfie Merritt, Matty Jacob, A. Lewis, Keenan Patten, Moses Alexander-Walker, Tom Davies, Michael Adu-Poku, Joe Thomas, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa, Jake Turner, Harri Pugh, Shaquille Gwengwe, Kion Etete, Matt Dibley-Dias, James Crole, Jordan Wright, Matthew Smith, Ciaran Brennan, Lee Jenkins, Gerard Garner, Cameron Evans, Shaun MacDonald, Harrison Biggins, Kyle Cameron, Cameron Norman, Dan Sassi, Yahya Bamba, Christian Doidge and Kieron Evans at Newport County.