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MORGAN ROGERS ATTACKING MIDFIELDER

MATCH REPORT ASTON VILLA v CRYSTAL PALACE

Morgan Rogers was utilised as the central attacking midfielder, operating between Palace’s midfield and defensive lines. He looked to provide a forward passing option for Villa’s double pivot, receiving the ball and progressing play into advanced areas when space opened up. Rogers supported Ollie Watkins with runs beyond the striker, but was mainly forced to drop deep to link play and move the ball to wide areas. Out of possession he pressed aggressively from the front, aiming to close passing lanes into Palace’s midfield and set the trigger for Villa’s press. His most dangerous moment came when he drove into the box from a central position and forced a save early in the second half, but overall his influence was limited by Villa’s inability to sustain possession in advanced areas.

  • MINUTES PLAYED
  • 90
  • GOALS
  • 0
  • EXPECTED GOALS (xG)
  • 0.11
  • SHOTS ON TARGET
  • 1 / 1
  • ASSISTS
  • 0
  • EXPECTED ASSISTS (xA)
  • 0.03
  • PASS COMPLETION
  • 67%
  • TOTAL TOUCHES
  • 46

ASTON VILLA MATCHDAY SQUAD AND LINEUP

PASSING NETWORK AND AVERAGE POSITIONS

Morgan (27) was deployed as Villa’s central attacking midfielder but consistently dropped deeper to receive possession, often positioning close to the pivots and left-sided defenders.

While this gave Villa an additional passing option in build-up, it reflected their inability to progress through Palace’s press, with Rogers’ involvement largely confined to circulation in deeper zones.

TOUCH MAP versus CRYSTAL PALACE

Morgan’s touch map shows him adapting to Villa’s tactical setup by operating deeper than a typical CAM. Across 90 minutes he recorded 46 touches, mainly in the middle third on the left, often dropping alongside the pivots to support circulation. His limited presence around the penalty area reflected Villa’s collective structure rather than his individual positioning, highlighting his willingness to take responsibility and try make things happen for his team.

HEAT MAP AREAS OF ACTION

Morgan’s heat map shows most of his activity in the left half-space between midfield and the edge of the box, reflecting Villa’s reliance on left-sided build-up. He acted primarily as a connector in progression rather than consistently occupying higher attacking zones, with limited presence inside the penalty area more a result of Villa’s tactical setup than his individual positioning.

PASS MAP DIRECTION AND COMPLETION

Morgan attempted 24 passes with a 67% success rate, operating mainly in the middle third from left-of-centre. His map shows intent to play forward, with several progressive balls aimed into the final third, but limited support meant many were intercepted or misplaced. The lack of short passing combinations around the box highlights Villa’s inability to sustain attacks, leaving Rogers to balance deeper circulation with higher-risk progression attempts.

BALL CARRIES AND PROGRESSION

Morgan completed six carries, mainly through central and left-sided channels, including longer progressions from deeper areas. This underlined his willingness to take responsibility in advancing play, offering Villa a direct outlet when passing lanes were restricted.

However, with Villa unable to sustain attacks higher up, his carries largely stopped short of the box, reflecting collective limitations rather than a lack of individual drive.

SHOT MAP versus CRYSTAL PALACE

  • TOTAL SHOTS
  • 1
  • GOALS
  • 0
  • NPxG
  • 0.11
  • xG PER SHOT
  • 0.11
  • RIGHT FOOT
  • 1
  • LEFT FOOT
  • 0
  • HEADER
  • 0
  • OTHER
  • 0

MORGAN ROGERS MATCH REPORT

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Finishing

Goals per 90

65

Non-Penalty Goals per 90

65

Head Goals per 90

43

Shots on Target %

67

Goal Conversion %

59

Attacking Threat

xG per 90

100

NPxG per 90

100

Shots per 90

42

Touches in Box per 90

73

Chance Creation

xA per 90

24

Assists per 90

14

Key Passes per 90

30

Shot Assists

44

Passes to Penalty Area per 90

5

Accurate Passes to Penalty Area %

42

Build Up Play

Received Passes per 90

17

Received Long Passes per 90

17

Passes per 90

19

Accurate Passes %

96

Short / Medium Passes per 90

22

Accurate Short / Medium Passes %

77

Ball Carrying

Dribbles per 90

8

Successful Dribbles %

63

Aerial Ability

Aerial Duels per 90

19

Aerial Duels Won %

47

The Best Attacking Fullbacks and Wingbacks in EFL League One.

The role of the Fullback and Wingback has evolved beyond traditional defensive responsibilities, with attacking contributions now an essential asset for teams looking to dominate wide areas. In this analysis, we take a data-driven approach to identify the best attacking Fullbacks and Wingbacks in EFL League One, using our Player Performance Framework that evaluates defensive capabilities, aerial ability, crossing accuracy, chance creation, ball carrying and dribbling. By leveraging WyScout data, we will quantify which players succeed in progressing the ball and creating attacking opportunities, whilst excelling defensively, providing valuable insight into the standout performers in the league.

Methodology :

Attacking Fullback/Wingback Evaluation Framework

This Player Performance Framework evaluates attacking Fullbacks/Wingbacks by assessing their defensive reliability, aerial ability, crossing accuracy, chance creation, and ball-carrying/dribbling proficiency. Our weighting structure reflects the modern football landscape, where fullbacks and wingbacks are increasingly expected to balance defensive duties with offensive output. Defensive attributes remain essential but are balanced with metrics that assess technical ability, creativity, and effective progression in wide areas. Each category has been carefully weighted to prioritise skills that define a modern attacking fullback/wingback, ensuring those who excel in advancing the ball, creating chances and maintaining defensive discipline, stand out.

1. Defensive Ability (20%)

Attacking Fullbacks and Wingbacks must still perform defensive duties effectively, even if their primary role involves pushing forward. The defensive category is weighted at 20% to reflect the necessity of defensive reliability while allowing room for more offensively-focused metrics.

Metrics and Weighting :

  • Defensive Duels per 90 (25%)
    Measures how often a player engages in defensive situations.
  • Defensive Duels Won % (35%)
    Reflects the player’s ability to win challenges and gain possession.
  • PAdj Interceptions (20%)
    Shows how often the player intercepts passes to disrupt the opposition.
  • Successful Defensive Actions per 90 (20%)
    Combines key defensive actions to assess effectiveness.

2. Aerial Ability (10%)

Aerial ability is important for Fullbacks/Wingbacks, especially when defending against crosses or set-pieces, and in aerial duels during transitions. While less critical than for central defenders, it remains significant in both defensive and offensive situations.

Metrics and Weighting :

  • Aerial Duels per 90 (30%)
    Measures involvement in aerial challenges.
  • Aerial Duels Won % (70%)
    Focuses on efficiency in aerial dominance.

3. Crossing (15%)

Crossing is fundamental for attacking Fullbacks and Wingbacks who frequently operate in wide areas. Delivering accurate crosses from advanced positions is crucial for creating goalscoring opportunities – especially against compact defences. 

Metrics and Weighting :

  • Crosses per 90 (40%)
    Indicates crossing frequency, showing how often the player delivers balls into the box.
  • Accurate Crosses % (60%)
    Measures the precision of these deliveries, as accurate crosses are vital for creating high-quality chances.

4. Chance Creation (30%)

Fullbacks/Wingbacks are increasingly tasked with creating chances, especially in systems that rely on width for attacking depth. As such, this category holds a significant 30% weighting.

Metrics and Weighting :

  • Expected Assists (xA) per 90 (40%)
    Quantifies the quality of passes that lead to shots. Highlighting the players ability to create high-value opportunities.
  • Key Passes per 90 (30%)
    Tracks passes that directly lead to a shot, reflecting creativity and passing vision.
  • Passes into the Penalty Area (20%)
    Assesses the ability to break through defensive lines with incisive passes.
  • Accurate Passes into the Penalty Area % (10%)
    Evaluates the quality and reliability of penetrating passes, crucial for maintaining attacking momentum.

5. Ball Carrying and Dribbling (25%)

Modern Fullbacks/Wingbacks are expected to progress the ball up the pitch, both to alleviate opposition pressure and to instigate attacks. Ball carrying and dribbling are key components of this responsibility.

Metrics and Weighting :

  • Progressive Runs per 90 (50%)
    Measures the ability to carry the ball forward into advanced areas, often bypassing multiple opponents.
  • Dribbles per 90 (20%)
    This metric indicates how frequently the player attempts to beat an opposition player and showcases their confidence and skill.
  • Successful Dribbles % (30%)
    This highlights technical ability and effectiveness in maintaining possession during dribbling actions.
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