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DefenderSeason 2026/2027

James Connolly

WalsallEFL League TwoData current as of 06 September 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 4 appearances, the player has completed 360 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 5, Shots on target: 1, Shot accuracy: 20.0%, Expected goals (xG): 0.90 and Non-penalty xG: 0.90.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 4, Interceptions: 2, Clearances: 26 and Duels won: 26.

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

Season overview

4Appearances
360Minutes
1Goals
0Assists
7.12Average rating
1Goal involvements0.25 per 90

Playing time and performance

4Appearances
4Starts
360Minutes
0.25Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
7.12Average rating

Player strengths

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Average rating91 / 100

Above average

Tackles / per 9034 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9043 / 100

Around average

Clearances / per 9088 / 100

Above average

Blocks / per 9054 / 100

Around average

Aerial duels won / per 9083 / 100

Above average

Duels won / per 9074 / 100

Above average

Pass completion72 / 100

Above average

Goals minus xG
+0.10
Assists minus xA
-0.38
xG per shot
0.18
Starting rate
100%
Minutes per appearance
90
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Attacking

1Goals
5Shots1.25 per 90
1Shots on target0.25 per 90
20.0%Shot accuracy
20.0%Shot conversion
0.90Expected goals (xG)0.23 per 90
0.90Non-penalty xG0.23 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
0.38Expected assists (xA)0.10 per 90
2Key passes0.50 per 90

Passing and possession

221Passes55.25 per 90
174Completed passes43.50 per 90
78.7%Pass completion
1Dribbles0.25 per 90
1Successful dribbles100.0%

Defending

4Tackles1.00 per 90
2Interceptions0.50 per 90
26Clearances6.50 per 90
1Blocks0.25 per 90
26Duels won55.0%
16Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

1Yellow cards
0Red cards
5Fouls drawn
3Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
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-
Crewe Alexandra - Oldham Athletic28 Mar 20262 : 1Starter00-
Shrewsbury Town - Crewe Alexandra21 Mar 20260 : 4Substitute00-
Cheltenham Town - Crewe Alexandra17 Mar 20261 : 1Starter10-
Crewe Alexandra - Walsall14 Mar 20260 : 3Substitute00-
Bristol Rovers - Crewe Alexandra07 Mar 20262 : 1Starter00馃煥 1-
Crewe Alexandra - Tranmere Rovers28 Feb 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Swindon Town - Crewe Alexandra21 Feb 20261 : 2Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026/2027EFL League Two436010
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 1 goal and 0 assists in 4 appearances during the 2026/2027 season.

How many minutes has James Connolly played?

The 2026/2027 record contains 360 minutes across 4 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.