Mark Sykes
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Mark Sykes 2025/2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Mark Sykes has appeared in 38 Championship matches this season, totalling 2,145 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. 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 | 38 | 2,145 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 39 | 6.72 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.72 |
| Total | 40 | 2,279 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 42 | 6.72 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.21 | 86 |
| Shots | 21 | 0.90 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.30 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Shot conversion | 19.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.67 | n/a | 94 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 51 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.21 | 33 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.42 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 30 |
| Key passes | 25 | 1.00 | 77 |
| Chances created | 19 | 0.80 | 77 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.25 | 85 |
Mark Sykes has taken 21 shots with 6 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 102 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mark Sykes has 1 assist and 25 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 113 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 805 | 33.80 | 23 |
| Accurate passes | 588 | 24.70 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Long balls won | 31 | 1.30 | 21 |
| Through balls won | 3 | 0.13 | 97 |
| Accurate crosses | 16 | 0.67 | 76 |
| Backward passes | 212 | 8.90 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 139 | 5.83 | 47 |
Mark Sykes has completed 588 of 805 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 0.63 | 75 |
| Dribble attempts | 33 | 1.38 | 80 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 37 |
| Duels won | 104 | 4.36 | 25 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 1.01 | 16 |
| Touches | 1230 | 51.60 | 16 |
| Possession lost | 342 | 14.35 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 22 | 0.92 | 93 |
| Fouls won | 28 | 1.17 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.46 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 35 | 1.47 | 85 |
Mark Sykes completes 15 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 104 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 39 | 1.64 | 56 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 0.80 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 0.63 | 10 |
| Clearances | 45 | 1.89 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 120 | 5.03 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.04 | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Mark Sykes makes 39 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 45 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 56th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 0.76 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.08 | 17 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 91 |
| Foul involvements | 46 | 1.93 | 69 |
| 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 |
Mark Sykes has committed 18 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right wing back (18 appearances), also at right winger (4) and left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Mark Sykes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 27 | 1,719 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 29 | 7.04 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 40 | 2,596 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 43 | 7.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 36 | 2,487 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 51 | 6.89 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 288 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 40 | 3,211 | 8 | 5 | 41 | 52 | 7.16 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 142 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7.65 |
About Mark Sykes
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Mark Sykes has scored 4 goals and 1 assist across 38 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2145 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Mark Sykes has attempted 21 shots with 6 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mark Sykes has created 19 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 15 successful dribbles from 33 attempts (45% success rate). Mark Sykes has contributed 25 key passes and 57 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mark Sykes has registered 39 tackles (19 won), 15 interceptions, and 45 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 588 from 805 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Mark Sykes has won 104 of 204 total duels.
Discipline
Mark Sykes has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 28.
About Mark Sykes
Mark Sykes is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Millwall in the Championship, representing Northern Ireland. Mark Sykes is right-footed. Born on 4 August 1997.
Most recent appearance
Mark Sykes's most recent match was away at Stoke City on October 2nd. Millwall won 2-0. Mark Sykes played 16 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.89.
Recent matches
- October 2nd2-0 winvsStoke City(16 mins, rating 6.89)
- November 13th2-1 lossatBirmingham City(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 17th2-2 drawatSouthampton(18 mins, rating 6.51)
- September 14th2-4 lossvsNorwich City(65 mins, rating 6.71)
- April 3rd0-0 drawatQueens Park Rangers(76 mins, rating 7.08)
Next fixture
Mark Sykes and Millwall are next in action on March 26th against Queens Park Rangers in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Queens Park Rangers vs Millwall match preview.
Teammates at Millwall
Mark Sykes currently plays alongside Derek Mazou-Sacko, Alfie Doughty, Ajay Matthews, Femi Azeez, Zak Sturge, Max Crocombe, Daniel Kelly, Elkan Baggott, Mark Sykes, Josh Coburn, Caleb Taylor, Mihailo Ivanović, Luke Cundle, Mathis Servais, Kamarl Grant, Taïryk Arconte, Ryan Leonard, Zak Lovelace, Jenson Metcalfe, Joel Coleman, Ra'ees Bangura-Williams, Tristan Crama, Lukas Jensen, Casper De Norre, Jake Cooper, Benicio Baker, George Evans and Camiel Neghli at Millwall.