James Connolly Stats
Club: Walsall · Position: Defender · Born: 2 Nov 2001 (age 25) · Nationality: Wales.
Next: Newport County v Walsall · FA Cup · Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT · Newport County allow 10.4 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
James Connolly (Walsall, defender) has 2 goals and 0 assists in 14 appearances in 2026/27 (1210 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in League Two: 0.83, higher than 16% of 116 defenders. Started 13 of 14. Next: Newport County v Walsall, Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Across 12 League Two games in 2026/27, James Connolly has played 1080 minutes for Walsall.
Connolly’s TACTIX Impact runs at 2.8 per match over 12 appearances in League Two matches, the 60th percentile of 467 qualifying League Two players.
James Connolly has 13 starts from 14 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), 86 minutes per appearance.
James Connolly (Walsall) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.7 per match across 14 appearances, and has two goals and zero assists in 14 appearances in 2026/27 — 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 14 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
James Connolly is a defender at Walsall, with 12 appearances and 1080 minutes in League Two 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 2.8 per match across 12 appearances in League Two matches, the 60th percentile of 467 qualifying League Two players. James Connolly has started 13 of 14 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 86 minutes. That is 92% of the League Two minutes available to him (1080 of 1170 across 13 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 0.35 tackles per 90 at home (517 minutes) against 1.30 away (693 minutes), all competitions 2026/27.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 116 League Two defenders with 450+ minutes: 61.92 passes per 90 — higher than 94% and pass accuracy of 83.0% — higher than 91%. Blocks per 90 is down from 1.28 last season (3158 minutes in League Two) to 0.17 in 2026/27. James Connolly recorded a shot in 6 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116): Passing (elite, 94th percentile) and Scoring (elite, 92nd percentile). Lower on the radar: Defending (second percentile) and Creation (28th percentile), against 116 Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 1.2, 1.8, 1.0, 4.1, 3.3 — trending down, averaging 2.3 against a season figure of 2.7. Discipline: three yellow cards in 14 appearances in 2026/27, and 0.75 fouls per 90 in League Two. Next up: Newport County v Walsall, Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT (FA Cup). Newport County allow 10.4 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116): J. Ruffels, A. Flint and A. Oluwo (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · All Competitions
Started 13 of 14 appearances, 1 from the bench · 86 minutes per appearance · 92% of the League Two minutes available (1080 of 1170).
League Two only: 12 apps · 2.8 Impact per match in 2026/27. The figures above cover all 2 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the League Two Impact leaderboard.
James Connolly Stats per 90 · League Two 2026/27, defender
| Stat | James Connolly | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 0.83 | higher than 16% | 0.88 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 0.67 | higher than 17% | 1.05 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.17 | higher than 16% | 1.28 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 6.00 | higher than 58% | 8.01 |
| Duel win rate | 58.5% | higher than 52% | 61.8% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.75 | fewer than 62% | 1.45 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.25 | fewer than 29% | 0.20 |
| Passesper 90 | 61.92 | higher than 94% | 38.30 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | higher than 91% | 71.9% |
Per 90 minutes over 1080 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 season: the same competition, 3158 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle5 of 10
- 2+ tackles3 of 10
- 1+ foul committed5 of 10
- 1+ shot6 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
James Connolly · Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116) median
| Axis | James Connolly | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.75on target 33.3% | 0.48 | 78th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.17 | 0.00 | 92nd |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.25 | 0.43 | 28th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 61.92accuracy 83.0% | 38.29 | 94th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.08success 100.0% | 0.20 | 31st |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 6.00win rate 58.5% | 5.79 | 58th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 1.67 | 3.00 | 2nd |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.00 | 1.09 | 41st |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 1080 minutes in League Two 2026/27. Cohort: 116 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in League Two
2.8 per match — 60th 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
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Tkl+Int/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Walsall | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1.64 | 0.22 | 2.7 |
| 2025/26 | Crewe | 42 | 3 | 0 | 1.90 | 0.36 | 2.9 |
| 2024/25 | Crewe | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2.14 | 0.21 | 1.9 |
| 2023/24 | Morecambe | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1.87 | 0.27 | 2.2 |
| 2023/24 | Bristol Rovers | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2.75 | 0.46 | 1.5 |
| 2022/23 | Bristol Rovers | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1.47 | 0.23 | 1.8 |
| 2021/22 | Bristol Rovers | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1.92 | 0.17 | 2.4 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | @ Colchester | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 1.2 | Match → |
| 2026-10-26 | v Salford City | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 | 1.8 | Match → |
| 2026-10-20 | v Oldham | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | Match → |
| 2026-10-17 | @ Swindon Town | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 | 4.1 | Match → |
| 2026-10-10 | @ Fleetwood Town | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 | 3.3 | Match → |
| 2026-09-26 | @ Tranmere | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 0.7 | Match → | |
| 2026-09-19 | v Port Vale | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8.2 | 6.3 | Match → | |
| 2026-09-12 | v Rochdale | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 | 2 | Match → |
| 2026-09-05 | @ Exeter City | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 2 | Match → |
| 2026-09-01 | @ Crewe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 | 3.1 | 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 0.35 at home (517 min), 1.30 away (693 min); Interceptions 1.22 at home (517 min), 0.39 away (693 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: James Connolly’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does James Connolly average per 90?
- James Connolly averages 0.83 tackles per 90 minutes in League Two 2026/27 (1080 minutes) — higher than 16% of 116 League Two defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does James Connolly have this season?
- This season James Connolly has 2 goals and 0 assists in 14 appearances (1210 minutes played).
- Does James Connolly start every game?
- James Connolly started 13 of 14 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 86 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does James Connolly get booked?
- James Connolly was booked in 2 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 3 yellow and 0 red this season.
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