James Connolly
Defender · Wales · born 2001-11-02
We hold 10 recorded seasons, 4 club moves and 10 recent match appearances for James Connolly, most recently at Walsall.
Current club: Walsall
Record last updated .
Recent match performances
Most recent match appearances with minutes, goals, assists and rating.
- Walsall 3-0 Oldham · Oct 20, 2026 · Oldham · 90′ · rating 7.01
- Swindon Town 1-1 Walsall · Oct 17, 2026 · Swindon Town · 90′ · rating 6.58
- Walsall 2-0 Port Vale · Sep 19, 2026 · Port Vale · 90′ · 1 goal · rating 8
- Walsall 0-0 Rochdale · Sep 12, 2026 · Rochdale · 90′ · rating 7.9
- Exeter City 0-0 Walsall · Sep 5, 2026 · Exeter City · 90′ · rating 6.71
- Crewe 2-2 Walsall · Sep 1, 2026 · Crewe · 90′ · rating 6.9
- Walsall 0-0 Leyton Orient · Aug 25, 2026 · Leyton Orient · 67′ · rating 7.2
- Walsall 0-0 Grimsby · Aug 22, 2026 · Grimsby · 90′ · rating 6.5
- Gillingham 0-3 Walsall · Aug 15, 2026 · Gillingham · 90′ · 1 goal · rating 8.15
- Bristol City 0-1 Walsall · Aug 6, 2026 · Bristol City · 63′ · rating 7
Career stats by season
Season-by-season club appearances, goals, assists and rating.
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Min | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | League Two | Walsall | 6 | 2 | 0 | 540 | 7.2 |
| 2026/2027 | League Cup | Walsall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 7.1 |
| 2025/2026 | League Two | Crewe | 41 | 3 | 0 | 3158 | 6.89 |
| 2025/2026 | EFL Trophy | Crewe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 6.95 |
| 2025/2026 | League Cup | Crewe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 6 |
| 2025/2026 | UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | Wales U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024/2025 | League Two | Crewe | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1201 | 6.855 |
| 2024/2025 | EFL Trophy | Crewe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 6.433333 |
| 2024/2025 | FA Cup | Crewe | 3 | 0 | 270 | 6.433333 | |
| 2024/2025 | League Cup | Crewe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 6.2 |
| 2024/2025 | League One | Bristol Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024/2025 | FA Cup | Bristol Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023/2024 | League Two | Morecambe | 13 | 2 | 1014 | 6.607692 | |
| 2023/2024 | EFL Trophy | Morecambe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 162 | 6.6 |
| 2023/2024 | UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | Wales U21 | 1 | 0 | 90 | ||
| 2023/2024 | League Cup | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 29 | 6.2 | |
| 2023/2024 | League One | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 61 | 6.672727 | |
| 2023/2024 | FA Cup | Morecambe | 1 | 0 | 90 | ||
| 2023/2024 | EFL Trophy | Bristol Rovers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| 2023/2024 | League One | Morecambe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.672727 | |
| 2023/2024 | FA Cup | Bristol Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022/2023 | League One | Bristol Rovers | 30 | 1 | 2146 | 6.689285 | |
| 2022/2023 | EFL Trophy | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 1 | 270 | 6.6 | |
| 2022/2023 | FA Cup | Bristol Rovers | 2 | 0 | 180 | 6.9 | |
| 2022/2023 | League Cup | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 90 | 6.7 | |
| 2021/2022 | League Two | Bristol Rovers | 24 | 1 | 2160 | 6.983333 | |
| 2021/2022 | FA Cup | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 90 | ||
| 2021/2022 | U18 Premier League - North | Blackburn Rovers U18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020/2021 | U18 Premier League - South | Blackburn Rovers U18 | 4 | 0 | 250 | ||
| 2020/2021 | Premier League 2 Division One | Blackburn Rovers U23 | 3 | 0 | 42 | ||
| 2018/2019 | Blackburn Rovers U18 | 19 | 4 | 1378 | |||
| 2017/2018 | Blackburn Rovers U18 | 9 | 0 | 744 | |||
| 2019/2020 | Blackburn Rovers U18 | 8 | 0 | 603 | |||
| 2017/2018 | Blackburn Rovers U18 | 1 | 0 | 28 | |||
| 2019/2020 | Blackburn Rovers U18 | 1 | 0 | 11 | |||
| 2018/2019 | Blackburn Rovers U18 | 1 | 0 | 46 |
Transfer history
Every recorded club move for James Connolly.
- · Crewe → Walsall — Free transfer
- · Bristol Rovers → Crewe
- · Morecambe → Bristol Rovers
- · Bristol Rovers → Morecambe — Loan
Teammates at Walsall, 2026/2027
Players with a recorded appearance for Walsall in 2026/2027, most appearances first.
- J. Ward — Goalkeeper · 10 apps
- L. Simper — Midfielder · 10 apps
- R. Smith — Midfielder · 10 apps
- C. Crew — Midfielder · 9 apps
- E. Ahui — Defender · 9 apps
- M. Hancock — Defender · 9 apps
- Courtney Clarke — Midfielder · 8 apps
- D. Skura — Defender · 8 apps
- Harrison Burke — Defender · 6 apps
- A. Adomah — Attacker · 1 app
- Roman Dixon — Defender · 0 apps
- V. Harper — Defender · 0 apps
Frequently asked questions
- What team does J. Connolly play for?
- James Connolly plays for Walsall, wearing number 4, as a defender.
- How many goals does J. Connolly have this season?
- James Connolly has scored 2 goals and provided 0 assists in 8 appearances for Walsall in 2026/2027.
- How old is J. Connolly?
- James Connolly is 24, born 2 Nov 2001 and represents Wales.