Ciarán Kelly Stats
Club: Bristol Rovers · Position: Defender · Born: 4 Jul 1998 (age 28) · Nationality: Republic of Ireland.
Next: Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United · FA Cup · Fri 6 Nov, 19:30 GMT · Cambridge United allow 11.9 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Ciarán Kelly (Bristol Rovers, defender) has 0 goals and 0 assists in 10 appearances in 2026/27 (814 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in League Two: 1.33, higher than 41% of 116 defenders. Started 8 of 10. Next: Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United, Fri 6 Nov, 19:30 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Ciarán Kelly has a TACTIX Impact of 2.4 per match across 10 appearances in League Two matches, the 47th percentile of 467 qualifying League Two players.
Kelly had a tackle in 9 of 10 recent appearances with the stat recorded (all competitions).
In 2026/27, Ciarán Kelly has been shown two yellow cards across 10 appearances.
Ciarán Kelly (Bristol Rovers) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.4 per match across 10 appearances — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 31 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 10 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
Ciarán Kelly is a defender at Bristol Rovers, with 10 appearances and 814 minutes in League Two 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 2.4 per match across 10 appearances in League Two matches, the 47th percentile of 467 qualifying League Two players. Ciarán Kelly has started 8 of 10 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 81 minutes. That is 65% of the League Two minutes available to him (814 of 1260 across 14 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 1.55 tackles per 90 at home (407 minutes) against 1.11 away (407 minutes), all competitions 2026/27.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 116 League Two defenders with 450+ minutes: 1.55 interceptions per 90 — higher than 81%. Ciarán Kelly recorded a tackle in 9 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116): Shooting (elite, 91st percentile). Lower on the radar: Dribbling (12th percentile) and Discipline (15th percentile — fewer is better on this axis), against 116 Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 2.4, 1.6, 2.7, 0.5, 2.7 — broadly level, averaging 2.0 against a season figure of 2.4. Discipline: two yellow cards in 10 appearances in 2026/27, and 1.55 fouls per 90 in League Two. Next up: Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United, Fri 6 Nov, 19:30 GMT (FA Cup). Cambridge United allow 11.9 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116): L. Montsma, Devon Matthews and L. Jenkins (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · All Competitions
Started 8 of 10 appearances, 2 from the bench · 81 minutes per appearance · 65% of the League Two minutes available (814 of 1260).
League Two only: 10 apps · 2.4 Impact per match in 2026/27. See the League Two Impact leaderboard.
Ciarán Kelly Stats per 90 · League Two 2026/27, defender
| Stat | Ciarán Kelly | vs defenders |
|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.33 | higher than 41% |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 1.55 | higher than 81% |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.33 | higher than 41% |
| Duels wonper 90 | 6.08 | higher than 61% |
| Duel win rate | 53.4% | higher than 28% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 1.55 | fewer than 11% |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.22 | fewer than 33% |
| Passesper 90 | 32.84 | higher than 31% |
| Pass accuracy | 62.3% | higher than 4% |
Per 90 minutes over 814 minutes in League Two 2026/27. Ranked against 116 League Two defenders with 450+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle9 of 10
- 2+ tackles3 of 10
- 1+ foul committed8 of 10
- 1+ shot5 of 10
- Booked2 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-09-01 to 2026-10-31, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · League Two 2026/27, defender
Ciarán Kelly · Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116) median
| Axis | Ciarán Kelly | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 1.11on target 20.0% | 0.48 | 91st |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 31st |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.22 | 0.43 | 24th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 32.84accuracy 62.3% | 38.29 | 31st |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 12th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 6.08win rate 53.4% | 5.79 | 61st |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 3.21 | 3.00 | 61st |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.77 | 1.09 | 85th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 814 minutes in League Two 2026/27. Cohort: 116 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in League Two
2.4 per match — 47th percentile of 467 qualifying League Two players (4+ apps), 2026/27. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | @ Fleetwood Town | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 | 2.4 | Match → |
| 2026-10-24 | v Swindon Town | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 | 1.6 | Match → |
| 2026-10-20 | v Salford City | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.6 | 2.7 | Match → | |
| 2026-10-17 | @ Shrewsbury | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.6 | 0.5 | Match → |
| 2026-10-10 | v Barnet | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 | 2.7 | Match → |
| 2026-10-03 | @ Crewe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.2 | 1 | Match → | |
| 2026-09-26 | v Exeter City | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 | 3.9 | Match → |
| 2026-09-19 | @ Gillingham | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.6 | 3 | Match → |
| 2026-09-12 | @ Grimsby sub | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 | 3.3 | Match → |
| 2026-09-01 | v Colchester sub | 47 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2.8 | Match → |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026/27 · all competitions: Tackles 1.55 at home (407 min), 1.11 away (407 min); Interceptions 1.99 at home (407 min), 1.11 away (407 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Ciarán Kelly’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does Ciarán Kelly average per 90?
- Ciarán Kelly averages 1.33 tackles per 90 minutes in League Two 2026/27 (814 minutes) — higher than 41% of 116 League Two defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Ciarán Kelly have this season?
- This season Ciarán Kelly has 0 goals and 0 assists in 10 appearances (814 minutes played).
- Does Ciarán Kelly start every game?
- Ciarán Kelly started 8 of 10 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 81 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Ciarán Kelly get booked?
- Ciarán Kelly was booked in 2 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 2 yellow and 0 red this season.
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