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DefenderSeason 2026/2027

James Connolly

WalsallEFL League TwoData current as of 28 October 2026
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NationalityEngland
PositionDefender
Age24 years
Shirt number4

James Connolly: season at a glance

James Connolly represents Walsall in EFL League Two during the 2026/2027 season. Across 11 appearances, the player has completed 990 minutes, scored 2 goals and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 10, Shots on target: 3, Shot accuracy: 30.0%, Expected goals (xG): 1.89 and Non-penalty xG: 1.89.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 10, Interceptions: 8, Clearances: 83 and Duels won: 66.

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

Season overview

11Appearances
990Minutes
2Goals
0Assists
6.98Average rating
2Goal involvements0.18 per 90

Playing time and performance

11Appearances
11Starts
990Minutes
0.18Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.98Average rating

Player strengths

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Average rating85 / 100

Above average

Tackles / per 9029 / 100

Below average

Interceptions / per 9053 / 100

Around average

Clearances / per 9090 / 100

Above average

Blocks / per 9079 / 100

Above average

Aerial duels won / per 9087 / 100

Above average

Duels won / per 9069 / 100

Above average

Pass completion92 / 100

Above average

Goals minus xG
+0.11
Assists minus xA
-1.30
xG per shot
0.19
Starting rate
100%
Minutes per appearance
90
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Attacking

2Goals
10Shots0.91 per 90
3Shots on target0.27 per 90
30.0%Shot accuracy
20.0%Shot conversion
1.89Expected goals (xG)0.17 per 90
1.89Non-penalty xG0.17 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
1.30Expected assists (xA)0.12 per 90
3Key passes0.27 per 90

Passing and possession

662Passes60.18 per 90
545Completed passes49.55 per 90
82.3%Pass completion
1Dribbles0.09 per 90
1Successful dribbles100.0%

Defending

10Tackles0.91 per 90
8Interceptions0.73 per 90
83Clearances7.55 per 90
6Blocks0.55 per 90
66Duels won58.0%
44Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

3Yellow cards
0Red cards
12Fouls drawn
8Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Walsall - Salford City26 Oct 20262 : 4Starter00-
Walsall - Oldham Athletic20 Oct 20263 : 0Starter00-
Swindon Town - Walsall17 Oct 20261 : 1Starter00-
Fleetwood Town - Walsall10 Oct 20261 : 1Starter00-
Tranmere Rovers - Walsall26 Sept 20261 : 1Starter00馃煥 1-
Walsall - Port Vale19 Sept 20262 : 0Starter10馃煥 1-
Walsall - Rochdale12 Sept 20260 : 0Starter00-
Exeter City - Walsall05 Sept 20260 : 0Starter00-
Crewe Alexandra - Walsall01 Sept 20262 : 2Starter00-
Walsall - Grimsby Town22 Aug 20260 : 0Starter00馃煥 1-
Gillingham - Walsall15 Aug 20260 : 3Starter10-
Crewe Alexandra - Milton Keynes Dons18 Apr 20261 : 3Starter00-
Grimsby Town - Crewe Alexandra11 Apr 20263 : 2Starter00-
Crewe Alexandra - Salford City06 Apr 20261 : 0Starter00-
Accrington Stanley - Crewe Alexandra03 Apr 20262 : 0Substitute00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026/2027EFL League Two1199020
2025/2026EFL League Two413,14130

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does James Connolly play for?

James Connolly is listed with Walsall in EFL League Two for the 2026/2027 season.

How many goals and assists does James Connolly have?

James Connolly has 2 goals and 0 assists in 11 appearances during the 2026/2027 season.

How many minutes has James Connolly played?

The 2026/2027 record contains 990 minutes across 11 appearances.

What statistics are available for James Connolly?

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