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Matt Crooks

Hull City · Midfielder

337 min · small sample

Match availability & sources

Earlier injury report reviewed

Availability uncertain

Availability for this match is not confirmed.

Recorded participation after the injury report: Played 68 min · 17 Oct 2026 · Premier League.

Lineup checked 29 Oct, 01:58 UTC

Sources

Source record

Matt Crooks

Hull City vs Ipswich Town · 31 Oct 2026

Next-match assessment: Availability for this match is not confirmed
Recorded participation: Started · 68 recorded minutes · Premier League · 17 Oct 2026
Earlier absence report: Thigh

Recorded participation means the earlier injury report no longer establishes a continuing absence.

That appearance does not establish current fitness, a return date or selection for the next match.

Earlier absence report

Premier League latest player injuriesCollected by Match XI 19 Sept 2026, 12:40 UTCPublication time not available.

Recorded participation

Premier League recorded participationCollected by Match XI 17 Oct 2026, 16:29 UTCPublication time not available.

vs Ipswich Town · 31 Oct, 15:00 UTC

Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Everton · Midfielder

310 min · small sample

Match availability & sources

Availability unconfirmed

No current availability report confirms participation in this match.

Starting XIPredicted starter

Forecast, not an official starting XI.

Lineup checked 29 Oct, 01:58 UTC

Why this prediction?

Match XI forecast

Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Newcastle United vs Everton · 2 Nov 2026

Forecast checked: 29 Oct 2026, 01:58 UTC

4 recorded starts supported this pick.
Carried over from the latest starting XI in the forecast's records.

A gap since the last recorded start is recorded; this diagnostic was not subtracted from the forecast score.

Recent minutes were only partly recorded.

The role match is broad; an exact position is not established.

Saved Match XI forecast factors, not confirmation of the manager's choice. Newer appearances do not rewrite this explanation.

vs Newcastle United · 2 Nov, 20:00 UTC

2026/27 · Premier League

Season contribution

Same registered role: midfielder. Roles describe registration, not every match position.

Bars compare these players only. Per 90 uses each player's minutes from the same Premier League response; it starts at 270 minutes. Under 900 minutes is a small sample.

Season involvementTotals in either view

Appearances

Recorded appearances in this Premier League season.

Matt Crooks: 5
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 5

Starts

Recorded starts in this Premier League season.

Matt Crooks: 5
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 4

Minutes

Recorded playing minutes in this Premier League season.

Matt Crooks: 337
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 310

Shooting & scoring

Goals

Goals credited to the player by the Premier League.

Matt Crooks: Not recorded
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 1

Expected goals

The source model’s expected-goal total for the player’s shots; not goals scored or a forecast.

Matt Crooks: Not recorded
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 0.05

Unblocked shots

The Premier League totalShots field: shots on or off target. Blocked attempts are recorded separately.

Matt Crooks: Not recorded
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 2

Shots on target

Shots on target, including goals, recorded by the Premier League.

Matt Crooks: Not recorded
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 1

Touches in opposition box

Recorded touches in the opposition penalty area. This is an event total, not a positional heatmap.

Matt Crooks: 3
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: Not recorded

Passing & creation

Assists

Goal assists credited by the Premier League; other providers may use different rules.

Matt Crooks: Not recorded
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 1

Expected assists

Expected assists as supplied by the Premier League; not completed assists or a forecast.

Matt Crooks: 0.14
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 0.74

Key passes

Attempt assists recorded by the Premier League.

Matt Crooks: 1
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 4

Passes

Total passes recorded by the Premier League.

Matt Crooks: 83
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 118

Defensive actions

Tackles won

Tackles won recorded by the Premier League; distinct from total tackles.

Matt Crooks: 7
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 4

Interceptions

Interceptions recorded by the Premier League.

Matt Crooks: 1
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 1

Clearances

Clearances recorded by the Premier League.

Matt Crooks: 7
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 13

Aerial duels won

Aerial duels won as recorded by the Premier League.

Matt Crooks: 6
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 3

Season sources and check dates

Matt CrooksPremier League season statisticsCollected 28 Oct, 10:54 UTCRecord checked 28 Oct, 10:54 UTC

Ainsley Maitland-NilesPremier League season statisticsCollected 28 Oct, 10:54 UTCRecord checked 28 Oct, 10:54 UTC

Recent use

Last 5 club matches

Each club's own completed Premier League fixtures, with dates below. This window is separate from season totals; gaps stay visible.

Matt Crooks

12 Sept 2026 – 25 Oct 2026

4 recorded starts247 recorded minutes

Participation known for 4 of 5 fixtures · minutes for 4 of 5 · partial record.

1 team-sheet selections without confirmed participation.

Recent playing time Minutes

Matches and sources

Match	Selection	Minutes
Brentford2026-10-25	Named on bench	Not recorded
Match record Source record Match record vs Brentford · 25 Oct 2026 Selection Named on bench Minutes Not recorded Being named on a team sheet does not confirm an appearance or minutes played. Missing minutes are not a zero-minute appearance. Premier League match centreCollected by Match XI 25 Oct 2026, 14:16 UTCPublication time not available.
Fulham2026-10-17	Started	68
Match record Source record Match record vs Fulham · 17 Oct 2026 Selection Started Minutes 68 Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 17 Oct 2026, 16:29 UTCPublication time not available.
Everton2026-10-11	Started	65
Match record Source record Match record vs Everton · 11 Oct 2026 Selection Started Minutes 65 Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 11 Oct 2026, 15:33 UTCPublication time not available.
Newcastle United2026-09-19	Started	45
Match record Source record Match record vs Newcastle United · 19 Sept 2026 Selection Started Minutes 45 Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 19 Sept 2026, 16:38 UTCPublication time not available.
Chelsea2026-09-12	Started	69
Match record Source record Match record vs Chelsea · 12 Sept 2026 Selection Started Minutes 69 Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 12 Sept 2026, 16:39 UTCPublication time not available.

Sources and check times

Premier League match centre · 25/10/2026, 14:16:43 UTC
Premier League match report events · 17/10/2026, 16:29:48 UTC
Premier League match report events · 11/10/2026, 15:33:10 UTC
Premier League match report events · 19/09/2026, 16:38:49 UTC
Premier League match report events · 12/09/2026, 16:39:45 UTC

Ainsley Maitland-Niles

12 Sept 2026 – 24 Oct 2026

4 recorded starts298 recorded minutes

Participation known for 4 of 5 fixtures · minutes for 4 of 5 · partial record.

1 team-sheet selections without confirmed participation.

Recent playing time Minutes

Matches and sources

Match	Selection	Minutes
Arsenal2026-10-24	Named on bench	Not recorded
Match record Source record Match record vs Arsenal · 24 Oct 2026 Selection Named on bench Minutes Not recorded Being named on a team sheet does not confirm an appearance or minutes played. Missing minutes are not a zero-minute appearance. Premier League match centreCollected by Match XI 24 Oct 2026, 14:16 UTCPublication time not available.
Chelsea2026-10-17	Started	55
Match record Source record Match record vs Chelsea · 17 Oct 2026 Selection Started Minutes 55 Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 17 Oct 2026, 14:14 UTCPublication time not available.
Hull City2026-10-11	Started	78
Match record Source record Match record vs Hull City · 11 Oct 2026 Selection Started Minutes 78 Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 11 Oct 2026, 15:33 UTCPublication time not available.
Ipswich Town2026-09-19	Started	90
Match record Source record Match record vs Ipswich Town · 19 Sept 2026 Selection Started Minutes 90 Match appearance Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 19 Sept 2026, 16:30 UTCPublication time not available. Recorded minutes Premier League recorded match minutesCollected by Match XI 24 Oct 2026, 13:24 UTCPublication time not available.
Tottenham Hotspur2026-09-12	Started	75
Match record Source record Match record vs Tottenham Hotspur · 12 Sept 2026 Selection Started Minutes 75 Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 12 Sept 2026, 19:01 UTCPublication time not available.

Sources and check times

Premier League match centre · 24/10/2026, 14:16:27 UTC
Premier League match report events · 17/10/2026, 14:14:48 UTC
Premier League match report events · 11/10/2026, 15:33:10 UTC
Premier League match report events · 19/09/2026, 16:30:12 UTC
Premier League recorded match minutes · 24/10/2026, 13:24:54 UTC
Premier League match report events · 12/09/2026, 19:01:12 UTC

Published 29 Oct, 06:51 UTC. Source collection dates can differ between players.