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DefenderSeason 2025/2026

Matthew Clarke

Ballymena UnitedNIFL PremiershipData current as of 27 July 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 2025/2026 season. Across 36 appearances, the player has completed 3173 minutes, scored 3 goals and recorded 2 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 2, Shots on target: 1, Shot accuracy: 50.0%, Expected goals (xG): 2.08 and Non-penalty xG: 2.08.

The available playing time and performance record adds Starts: 21, Average rating: 5.60 and Goal involvements: 0.14 per 90.

Season overview

36Appearances
3,173Minutes
3Goals
2Assists
5.60Average rating
5Goal involvements0.14 per 90

Playing time and performance

36Appearances
21Starts
3,173Minutes
0.09Goals per 90
0.06Assists per 90
5.60Average rating

Attacking

3Goals
2Shots0.10 per 90
1Shots on target0.05 per 90
50.0%Shot accuracy
150.0%Shot conversion
2.08Expected goals (xG)0.10 per 90
2.08Non-penalty xG0.10 per 90

Chance creation

2Assists0.06 per 90
0.15Expected assists (xA)0.01 per 90
1Crosses0.05 per 90

Passing and possession

84Passes4.00 per 90
70Completed passes3.33 per 90
83.3%Pass completion
1Dribbles0.05 per 90

Defending

2Interceptions0.10 per 90
8Clearances0.38 per 90
10Duels won41.0%
7Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

9Yellow cards
1Red cards
1Fouls drawn
1Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Crusaders - Ballymena United25 Apr 20263 : 2Substitute00🟨 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🟨 1-
Ballymena United - Crusaders17 Feb 20262 : 0Starter00-
Glentoran - Ballymena United14 Feb 20262 : 1Starter00-
Linfield - Ballymena United31 Jan 20262 : 1Starter00🟨 2-
Dungannon Swifts - Ballymena United17 Jan 20262 : 0Starter00-
Ballymena United - Cliftonville13 Jan 20262 : 2Starter00-
Bangor - Ballymena United30 Dec 20252 : 0Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
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 2025/2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Matthew Clarke have?

Matthew Clarke has 3 goals and 2 assists in 36 appearances during the 2025/2026 season.

How many minutes has Matthew Clarke played?

The 2025/2026 record contains 3173 minutes across 36 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.