Matthew Jacob Stats
Club: Newport County · Position: Defender · Born: 3 Jun 2001 (age 25) · Nationality: England · Height: 180 cm.
Next: Newport County v Walsall · FA Cup · Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT · Walsall allow 16.5 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Matthew Jacob (Newport County, defender) has 0 goals and 2 assists in 7 appearances in 2026/27 (557 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in League Two: 1.62, higher than 63% of 116 defenders. Started 7 of 7. Next: Newport County v Walsall, Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Matthew Jacob has a TACTIX Impact of 3.4 per match across seven appearances in League Two matches, the 78th percentile of 467 qualifying League Two players.
Jacob had a tackle in 8 of 10 recent appearances with the stat recorded (all competitions).
In 2026/27, Matthew Jacob has been shown one yellow card across seven appearances.
Matthew Jacob (Newport County) averages a TACTIX Impact of 3.4 per match across seven appearances, and has zero goals and two assists in seven appearances in 2026/27 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 17 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 7 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
Matthew Jacob is a defender at Newport County, with seven appearances and 557 minutes in League Two 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 3.4 per match across seven appearances in League Two matches, the 78th percentile of 467 qualifying League Two players. Matthew Jacob has started 7 of seven appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 80 minutes. That is 44% of the League Two minutes available to him (557 of 1260 across 14 club matches).
By the numbers
Matthew Jacob recorded a tackle in 8 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116): Creation (elite, 94th percentile) and Shooting (elite, 89th percentile). Lower on the radar: Passing (ninth percentile), against 116 Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 0.9, 4.4, 2.5, 3.5, 2.9 — broadly level, averaging 2.8 against a season figure of 3.4. Discipline: one yellow card in seven appearances in 2026/27, and 1.13 fouls per 90 in League Two. Next up: Newport County v Walsall, Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT (FA Cup). Walsall allow 16.5 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116): C. Norman, K. N’Mai and J. Lawrence-Gabriel (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · All Competitions
Started 7 of 7 appearances · 80 minutes per appearance · 44% of the League Two minutes available (557 of 1260).
League Two only: 7 apps · 3.4 Impact per match in 2026/27. See the League Two Impact leaderboard.
Matthew Jacob Stats per 90 · League Two 2026/27, defender
| Stat | Matthew Jacob | vs defenders |
|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.62 | higher than 63% |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 0.97 | higher than 40% |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.00 | higher than 5% |
| Duels wonper 90 | 6.30 | higher than 65% |
| Duel win rate | 53.4% | higher than 28% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 1.13 | fewer than 36% |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.16 | fewer than 54% |
| Passesper 90 | 26.82 | higher than 9% |
| Pass accuracy | 65.1% | higher than 10% |
Per 90 minutes over 557 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+ tackle8 of 10
- 2+ tackles4 of 10
- 1+ foul committed4 of 10
- 1+ shot5 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-01-31 to 2026-10-17, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · League Two 2026/27, defender
Matthew Jacob · Defenders, League Two 2026/27 (n = 116) median
| Axis | Matthew Jacob | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.97on target 33.3% | 0.48 | 89th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 31st |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 1.62 | 0.43 | 94th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 26.82accuracy 65.1% | 38.29 | 9th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.65success 44.4% | 0.20 | 87th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 6.30win rate 53.4% | 5.79 | 65th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 2.59 | 3.00 | 34th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.29 | 1.09 | 61st |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 557 minutes in League Two 2026/27. Cohort: 116 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in League Two
3.4 per match — 78th 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | v York | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.4 | 0.9 | Match → |
| 2026-10-10 | v Colchester | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 | 4.4 | Match → |
| 2026-10-03 | @ Gillingham | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 | 2.5 | Match → |
| 2026-09-26 | v Grimsby | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.4 | 3.5 | Match → | |
| 2026-09-19 | @ Accrington ST | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 2.9 | Match → |
| 2026-09-12 | v Fleetwood Town | 82 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 | 6.2 | Match → |
| 2026-09-05 | @ Northampton | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 | 3.7 | Match → |
| 2026-02-07 | Hull City v Bristol City2025/26 sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 | 1.4 | Match → |
| 2026-02-03 | Hull City v Watford2025/26 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7.3 | 4.8 | Match → |
| 2026-01-31 | Blackburn v Hull City2025/26 sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 | 0.7 | 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.
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Matthew Jacob’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does Matthew Jacob average per 90?
- Matthew Jacob averages 1.62 tackles per 90 minutes in League Two 2026/27 (557 minutes) — higher than 63% of 116 League Two defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Matthew Jacob have this season?
- This season Matthew Jacob has 0 goals and 2 assists in 7 appearances (557 minutes played).
- Does Matthew Jacob start every game?
- Matthew Jacob started 7 of 7 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 80 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Matthew Jacob get booked?
- Matthew Jacob 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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Fantasy Premier League · This Season, FPL’s Own Figures
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| Gameweek | Opponent | Minutes | FPL points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GW9 | IPS (H) | 0 | 0 |
| GW8 | BRE (H) | 0 | 0 |
| GW7 | FUL (A) | 0 | 0 |
| GW6 | EVE (H) | 0 | 0 |
| GW5 | NEW (A) | 0 | 0 |
His last 5 gameweeks with a fixture, newest first; a double gameweek’s two matches are added together.
HUL’s next 6 gameweeks. Difficulty 1 (easiest) to 5 is TACTIX’s venue-adjusted rating of the opponent, not FPL’s FDR — the method is on the FPL hub.
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