Aaron Connolly
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Aaron Connolly 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Aaron Connolly has appeared in 21 League One matches this season, totalling 1,725 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 21 | 1,725 | 8 | 4 | 29 | 16 | 7.06 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.65 |
| Total | 23 | 1,905 | 8 | 4 | 32 | 18 | 7.02 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.40 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 12 | 0.63 | 85 |
| Shots | 77 | 4.00 | 98 |
| Shots on target | 26 | 1.40 | 94 |
| Shot accuracy | 34.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.31 | n/a | 45 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.37 | 60 |
| Shots off target | 25 | 1.30 | 95 |
| Shots blocked | 26 | 1.36 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 76 |
| Key passes | 29 | 1.50 | 84 |
| Chances created | 29 | 1.51 | 93 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.16 | 49 |
Aaron Connolly has taken 77 shots with 26 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 22 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Aaron Connolly has 4 assists and 29 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 59 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 369 | 19.30 | 54 |
| Accurate passes | 262 | 13.70 | 63 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 0.94 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 21 | 1.10 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 89 | 4.64 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 54 | 2.82 | 81 |
Aaron Connolly has completed 262 of 369 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 21 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 54th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 27 | 1.41 | 83 |
| Dribble attempts | 63 | 3.29 | 85 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 52 |
| Duels won | 95 | 4.96 | 50 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.47 | 16 |
| Touches | 850 | 44.30 | 79 |
| Possession lost | 315 | 16.43 | 82 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.26 | 24 |
| Fouls won | 44 | 2.30 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 47 | 2.45 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 62 | 3.23 | 60 |
Aaron Connolly completes 27 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 95 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 0.83 | 36 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.42 | 31 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.26 | 40 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.31 | 8 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 77 | 4.02 | 85 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Aaron Connolly makes 16 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 108 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.04 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.16 | 57 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 7 | 0.37 | 37 |
| Fouls per card | 6.67 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 64 | 3.34 | 72 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Aaron Connolly has committed 20 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.7 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly striker (6 appearances), also at left winger (4) and left midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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Leyton Orient squad
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26 yrs#10
L. Gordon20 yrs#23
D. Ballard21 yrs#32
T. Springett23 yrs
Y. Akhamrich20 yrs
A. Dobra25 yrs
I. El Mizouni
25 yrs#8
M. Craig23 yrs#14
T. Bakinson27 yrs#15
D. Levitt
25 yrs#24C. Wellens23 yrs#25Z. Obiero21 yrs#29D. Carter#36T. Archibald
28 yrs#44
I. Hayden31 yrs
Aaron Connolly previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 24 | 903 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6.12 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 28 | 1,210 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 6.61 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 5 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.67 |
| Championship | 5 | 341 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 19 | 1,186 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 6.83 |
 Premier League | 4 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.48 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 196 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.49 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 3 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.49 |
About Aaron Connolly
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Aaron Connolly has scored 8 goals and 4 assists across 21 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1725 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Aaron Connolly has attempted 77 shots with 26 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Aaron Connolly has created 29 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 27 successful dribbles from 63 attempts (43% success rate). Aaron Connolly has contributed 29 key passes and 81 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Aaron Connolly has registered 16 tackles (8 won), 5 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 262 from 369 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Aaron Connolly has won 95 of 257 total duels.
Discipline
Aaron Connolly has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 44.
About Aaron Connolly
Aaron Connolly is a 26-year-old forward playing for Leyton Orient in the League One, representing Republic of Ireland. Aaron Connolly is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 28 January 2000.
Most recent appearance
Aaron Connolly's most recent match was away at Burton Albion on January 14th. Leyton Orient drew 2-2. Aaron Connolly played 78 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.92.
Recent matches
- January 14th2-2 drawvsBurton Albion(78 mins, rating 6.92)
- November 13th1-0 lossatBlackpool(90 mins, rating 7.38)
- September 14th0-2 lossvsRotherham United(32 mins, rating 6.5)
- June 14th4-0 lossatSalford City(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- July 6th0-4 winatBurton Albion(89 mins, 1 goal, 2 assists, rating 8.58)
Next fixture
Aaron Connolly and Leyton Orient are next in action on May 7th against Oxford United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Leyton Orient vs Oxford United match preview.
Teammates at Leyton Orient
Aaron Connolly currently plays alongside Tony Springett, Dylan Levitt, Rarmani Edmonds-Green, Sean Clare, Lemar Gordon, Killian Cahill, Charlie Wellens, Fin Stevens, Demetri Mitchell, Michael Craig, Phillip Chinedu, Ollie O'Neill, Aaron Connolly, W. Forrester, Dominic Ballard, Theodore Archibald, Noah Phillips, Idris El Mizouni, Nathan Baxter, Yusuf Akhamrich, Armando Dobra, Isaac Hayden, Tyreeq Bakinson, Dan Carter, James Morris and Zech Obiero at Leyton Orient.