Cian Ashford Stats
Club: Cardiff · Position: Midfielder · Born: 24 Sep 2004 (age 22) · Nationality: Wales.
Next: Cardiff v Burnley · Championship · Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT · Burnley allow 14.9 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Cian Ashford (Cardiff, midfielder) has 2 goals and 3 assists in 16 appearances in 2026/27 (835 minutes, all competitions). Shots per 90 in Championship: 1.24, higher than 64% of 127 midfielders. Started 11 of 16. Next: Cardiff v Burnley, Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Cian Ashford has 14 appearances and 723 minutes in the Championship 2026/27 as a midfielder for Cardiff.
Ashford’s TACTIX Impact runs at 2.6 per match over 14 appearances in Championship matches, the 55th percentile of 481 qualifying Championship players.
Against midfielders in the Championship 2026/27, Cian Ashford stands out on 0.25 fouls committed per 90 (fewer than 100%) and 1.87 successful dribbles per 90 (higher than 95%); the cohort is 127 players with 450+ minutes.
Cian Ashford (Cardiff) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.7 per match across 16 appearances, and has two goals and three assists in 16 appearances in 2026/27 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 4 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 16 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
Cian Ashford is a midfielder at Cardiff, with 14 appearances and 723 minutes in the Championship 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 2.6 per match across 14 appearances in Championship matches, the 55th percentile of 481 qualifying Championship players. Cian Ashford has started 11 of 16 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 52 minutes. That is 57% of the Championship minutes available to him (723 of 1260 across 14 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 1.74 key passes per 90 at home (518 minutes) against 0.57 away (317 minutes), all competitions 2026/27.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 127 Championship midfielders with 450+ minutes: 0.25 fouls committed per 90 — fewer than 100% and 1.87 successful dribbles per 90 — higher than 95%.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Midfielders, Championship 2026/27 (n = 127): Discipline (elite, 98th percentile) and Dribbling (elite, 95th percentile). Lower on the radar: Defending (10th percentile) and Passing (13th percentile), against 127 Midfielders, Championship 2026/27 (n = 127).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 1.3, 1.0, 5.4, 2.0, 6.6 — trending down, averaging 3.3 against a season figure of 2.7. Discipline: one yellow card in 16 appearances in 2026/27, and 0.25 fouls per 90 in the Championship. Next up: Cardiff v Burnley, Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT (Championship). Burnley allow 14.9 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Midfielders, Championship 2026/27 (n = 127): L. Millar, R. Morishita and J. Bowen (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · All Competitions
Started 11 of 16 appearances, 5 from the bench · 52 minutes per appearance · 57% of the Championship minutes available (723 of 1260).
Championship only: 14 apps · 2.6 Impact per match in 2026/27. The figures above cover all 2 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Championship Impact leaderboard.
Cian Ashford Stats per 90 · Championship 2026/27, midfielder
| Stat | Cian Ashford | vs midfielders |
|---|---|---|
| Passesper 90 | 24.52 | higher than 13% |
| Pass accuracy | 88.8% | higher than 88% |
| Key passesper 90 | 1.12 | higher than 47% |
| Shotsper 90 | 1.24 | higher than 64% |
| Shots on targetper 90 | 1.12 | higher than 94% |
| Successful dribblesper 90 | 1.87 | higher than 95% |
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.24 | higher than 25% |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 0.37 | higher than 17% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.25 | fewer than 100% |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.12 | fewer than 65% |
Per 90 minutes over 723 minutes in Championship 2026/27. Ranked against 127 Championship midfielders 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+ shot4 of 10
- 2+ shots1 of 10
- 1+ shot on target4 of 10
- 1+ foul won3 of 10
- Scored0 of 10
- Assisted1 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-09-05 to 2026-11-04, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Championship 2026/27, midfielder
Cian Ashford · Midfielders, Championship 2026/27 (n = 127) median
| Axis | Cian Ashford | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 1.24on target 90.0% | 0.93 | 64th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.25 | 0.10 | 82nd |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 1.37 | 1.30 | 56th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 24.52accuracy 88.8% | 36.75 | 13th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 1.87success 57.7% | 0.62 | 95th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.48win rate 47.4% | 4.38 | 54th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 1.62 | 3.06 | 10th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 0.37 | 1.33 | 2nd |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 723 minutes in Championship 2026/27. Cohort: 127 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in the Championship
2.6 per match — 55th percentile of 481 qualifying Championship players (5+ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | v West Ham | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 | 1.3 | Match → |
| 2026-10-31 | @ Wolves | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 1 | Match → |
| 2026-10-24 | v Birmingham | 89 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 | 5.4 | Match → |
| 2026-10-17 | @ Middlesbrough | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 | 2 | Match → |
| 2026-10-13 | v Watford | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 | 6.6 | Match → |
| 2026-10-10 | @ Blackburn | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 | 1.2 | Match → |
| 2026-09-19 | v Charlton sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 | 0.1 | Match → | |
| 2026-09-12 | @ Bolton sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 1.9 | Match → |
| 2026-09-08 | v Stoke City sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | -0.1 | Match → |
| 2026-09-05 | @ Portsmouth sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 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: Key passes 1.74 at home (518 min), 0.57 away (317 min); Shots 1.56 at home (518 min), 1.14 away (317 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Cian Ashford’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many shots does Cian Ashford average per 90?
- Cian Ashford averages 1.24 shots per 90 minutes in Championship 2026/27 (723 minutes) — higher than 64% of 127 Championship midfielders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Cian Ashford have this season?
- This season Cian Ashford has 2 goals and 3 assists in 16 appearances (835 minutes played).
- Does Cian Ashford start every game?
- Cian Ashford started 11 of 16 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 52 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Cian Ashford get booked?
- Cian Ashford was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 1 yellow and 0 red this season.
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