Cian Ashford
Wales
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Cian Ashford 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Cian Ashford has appeared in 4 Championship matches this season, totalling 270 minutes at an average rating of 7.14. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 4 | 270 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7.14 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 112 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7.05 |
| Total | 6 | 382 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7.11 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.70 | 99 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 1.00 | 98 |
| Shots | 7 | 2.30 | 71 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1.30 | 94 |
| Shot accuracy | 57.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Shot conversion | 29.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.33 | 91 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.33 | 46 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.67 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.30 | 55 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.33 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Cian Ashford has taken 7 shots with 4 on target (57% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 39 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 1.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 71st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Cian Ashford has 1 assist and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 68 minutes. Cian Ashford has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 77th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 80 | 26.70 | 19 |
| Accurate passes | 77 | 25.70 | 29 |
| Pass accuracy | 96.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Backward passes | 25 | 8.33 | 63 |
| Passes (final third) | 5 | 1.67 | 5 |
Cian Ashford has completed 77 of 80 passes at 96% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 1.33 | 84 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.67 | 63 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 12 | 4.00 | 37 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.33 | 28 |
| Touches | 124 | 41.30 | 9 |
| Possession lost | 20 | 6.67 | 7 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.67 | 46 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.67 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.67 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cian Ashford completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 12 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (28th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.67 | 5 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.33 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Clearances | 3 | 1.00 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 3.67 | 38 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Cian Ashford makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 135 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.67 | 25 |
| 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 |
Cian Ashford has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left central midfielder (3 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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28 yrs
27 yrs
Cian Ashford previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 36 | 2,183 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 28 | 6.79 |
| Carabao Cup | 5 | 374 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.03 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 28 | 1,531 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 6.80 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.96 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 5 | 310 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7.04 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.56 |
About Cian Ashford
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Cian Ashford has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 270 minutes. That works out to 0.7 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Cian Ashford has attempted 7 shots with 4 on target, a 57% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.21 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cian Ashford has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Cian Ashford has contributed 4 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cian Ashford has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 77 from 80 pass attempts, a 96% pass accuracy rate. Cian Ashford has won 12 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Cian Ashford has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 5.
About Cian Ashford
Cian Ashford is a 21-year-old forward playing for Cardiff City in the Championship, representing Wales. Cian Ashford is both-footed and wears the number 45 shirt. Born on 24 September 2004.
Most recent appearance
Cian Ashford's most recent match was away at Queens Park Rangers on May 4th. Cardiff City lost 2-1. Cian Ashford played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.18.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-1 lossatQueens Park Rangers(46 mins, rating 6.18)
- November 5th2-2 drawvsSheffield United(85 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.29)
- May 9th1-2 lossvsNorwich City(22 mins, rating 6.54)
- September 6th2-2 drawatDerby County(59 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.09)
- July 23rd1-1 drawvsWrexham(80 mins, rating 7.01)
Next fixture
Cian Ashford and Cardiff City are next in action on January 4th against Portsmouth in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portsmouth vs Cardiff City match preview.
Teammates at Cardiff City
Cian Ashford currently plays alongside Alex Robertson, Will Fish, Callum Robinson, Ollie Tanner, Nathan Trott, Cian Ashford, Yousef Salech, Rob Tankiewicz, Ronan Kpakio, David Turnbull, Perry Ng, Rubin Colwill, Isaak Davies, Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers, Gabriel Osho, Joel Bagan, Chris Willock, Matthew Turner, Joel Colwill, Krystian Bielik, Calum Scanlon, Harry Tyrer and Jack Moylan at Cardiff City.