Josh Murphy
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Josh Murphy 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Josh Murphy has appeared in 17 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,130 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.56 | 81 |
| Shots | 37 | 2.90 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.80 | 52 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.24 | 44 |
| Shots off target | 18 | 1.43 | 96 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.72 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 71 |
| Assists | 7 | 0.60 | 100 |
| Key passes | 28 | 2.20 | 98 |
| Chances created | 26 | 2.07 | 100 |
| Big chances created | 9 | 0.72 | 100 |
Josh Murphy has taken 37 shots with 10 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Josh Murphy has 7 assists and 28 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 43 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 100th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 220 | 17.50 | 38 |
| Accurate passes | 132 | 10.50 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.67 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Accurate crosses | 24 | 1.91 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 48 | 3.82 | 15 |
| Passes (final third) | 52 | 4.14 | 93 |
Josh Murphy has completed 132 of 220 passes at 60% accuracy , plus 24 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 1.43 | 84 |
| Dribble attempts | 47 | 3.74 | 85 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 44 |
| Duels won | 64 | 5.10 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.64 | 21 |
| Touches | 588 | 46.80 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 285 | 22.70 | 100 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.64 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 31 | 2.47 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 1.19 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 38 | 3.03 | 71 |
Josh Murphy completes 18 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 64 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 0.80 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.32 | 23 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.56 | 79 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.56 | 18 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 49 | 3.90 | 77 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Josh Murphy makes 10 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 113 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.48 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.24 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.40 | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 2.95 | 61 |
| 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 |
Josh Murphy has committed 6 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left winger (10 appearances), also at left attacking midfielder (2) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Josh Murphy previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 42 | 3,441 | 7 | 14 | 52 | 40 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 31 | 1,928 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 19 | 7.23 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 23 | 959 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 6.38 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 12 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.09 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 79 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.79 |
About Josh Murphy
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Josh Murphy has scored 7 assists across 17 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1130 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.6 assists per 90 minutes. Josh Murphy has attempted 37 shots with 10 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Murphy has created 26 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 18 successful dribbles from 47 attempts (38% success rate). Josh Murphy has contributed 28 key passes and 133 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Murphy has registered 10 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 132 from 220 pass attempts, a 60% pass accuracy rate. Josh Murphy has won 64 of 130 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Murphy has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 31.
About Josh Murphy
Josh Murphy is a 31-year-old forward playing for Portsmouth in the Championship, representing England. Josh Murphy is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 24 February 1995.
Most recent appearance
Josh Murphy's most recent match was away at Stoke City on November 13th. Portsmouth won 1-3. Josh Murphy played 28 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 2 key passs with a match rating of 7.27.
Recent matches
- November 13th1-3 winatStoke City(28 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.27)
- June 17th5-1 lossatCoventry City(28 mins, rating 6.4)
- June 2nd1-0 winvsLeicester City(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 31st1-3 winatCharlton Athletic(12 mins, rating 6.54)
- January 4th1-1 drawatDerby County(53 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.9)
Next fixture
Josh Murphy and Portsmouth are next in action on May 7th against West Ham United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the West Ham United vs Portsmouth match preview.
Teammates at Portsmouth
Josh Murphy currently plays alongside Jordan Williams, Zak Swanson, Josh Murphy, Michael Ani, Chinedu Agu, Josh Knight, Tayo Singerr, Thomas Waddingham, Franco Umeh, Madiodio Dia, Ben Killip, Eoin Kenny, Márk Kosznovszky, Rocco Shein, Odin Bailey, Terry Devlin, Colby Bishop, Connor Ogilvie, Marlon Pack, John Swift, Nathaniel Chioma, Adrian Segečić, Harvey Blair, Luke Le Roux, Regan Poole, Keshi Anderson, Nicolas Schmid, Conor Shaughnessy, Ibane Bowat, Hayden Matthews, Jacob Farrell, Ebou Adams and Josef Bursik at Portsmouth.