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DefenderSeason 2026/2027

Matthew Clarke

Ballymena UnitedNIFL PremiershipData current as of 05 September 2026
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NationalityNorthern Ireland
PositionDefender
Age32 years
Height181 cm
Weight77 kg
Shirt number16

Matthew Clarke: season at a glance

Matthew Clarke represents Ballymena United in NIFL Premiership during the 2026/2027 season. Across 4 appearances, the player has completed 360 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 0 assists.

The available playing time and performance record adds Starts: 4, Average rating: 6.37 and Goal involvements: 0.25 per 90.

The available chance creation record adds Expected assists (xA): 0.14, Key passes: 2 and Crosses: 3.

The profile also links 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

4Appearances
360Minutes
1Goals
0Assists
6.37Average rating
1Goal involvements0.25 per 90

Playing time and performance

4Appearances
4Starts
360Minutes
0.25Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.37Average rating

Player strengths

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Average rating25 / 100

Below average

Tackles / per 9081 / 100

Above average

Interceptions / per 9023 / 100

Below average

Clearances / per 9061 / 100

Around average

Blocks / per 9074 / 100

Above average

Aerial duels won / per 9047 / 100

Around average

Duels won / per 9014 / 100

Below average

Pass completion24 / 100

Below average

Starting rate
100%
Minutes per appearance
90
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Attacking

1Goals
0.0%Shot accuracy
0.0%Shot conversion
0.55Expected goals (xG)0.15 per 90
0.55Non-penalty xG0.15 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
0.14Expected assists (xA)0.04 per 90
2Key passes0.53 per 90
3Crosses0.79 per 90

Passing and possession

55Passes14.56 per 90
37Completed passes9.79 per 90
67.3%Pass completion

Defending

6Clearances1.59 per 90
1Blocks0.26 per 90
7Duels won50.0%
4Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

0Yellow cards
0Red cards
1Fouls drawn
2Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Bangor - Ballymena United05 Sept 20262 : 2Starter10-
Ballymena United - Glentoran21 Aug 20260 : 2Starter00-
Crusaders - Ballymena United15 Aug 20262 : 1Starter00-
Linfield - Ballymena United08 Aug 20260 : 3Starter00-
Crusaders - Ballymena United25 Apr 20263 : 2Substitute00馃煥 1-
Ballymena United - Portadown18 Apr 20261 : 2Starter00-
Carrick Rangers - Ballymena United11 Apr 20262 : 3Starter00-
Ballymena United - Glenavon07 Apr 20261 : 1Starter00-
Cliftonville - Ballymena United21 Mar 20262 : 2Starter00-
Ballymena United - Carrick Rangers14 Mar 20262 : 1Starter00-
Ballymena United - Portadown07 Mar 20261 : 1Starter00-
Ballymena United - Larne28 Feb 20260 : 2Starter00-
Coleraine - Ballymena United20 Feb 20261 : 0Starter00馃煥 1-
Ballymena United - Crusaders17 Feb 20262 : 0Starter00-
Glentoran - Ballymena United14 Feb 20262 : 1Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026/2027NIFL Premiership436010
2025/2026NIFL Premiership363,17332

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Matthew Clarke play for?

Matthew Clarke is listed with Ballymena United in NIFL Premiership for the 2026/2027 season.

How many goals and assists does Matthew Clarke have?

Matthew Clarke has 1 goal and 0 assists in 4 appearances during the 2026/2027 season.

How many minutes has Matthew Clarke played?

The 2026/2027 record contains 360 minutes across 4 appearances.

What statistics are available for Matthew Clarke?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.