Craig Forsyth averages 5.69 long ballss per game in 54 appearances for Derby County. That is 2.28 up on last season's per-game average. Next up is Oxford United (23rd) at home on Sat 18 Apr.
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Craig Forsyth · Long Balls
Craig Forsyth’s long balls per game, performance splits and match-by-match trends across Championship.
GoalsAssistsShotsShots on TargetPassesAccurate PassesKey PassesChances CreatedCrossesFinal 3rd PassesLong BallsTouchesTacklesTackles WonInterceptionsClearancesBall RecoveriesBlocked ShotsAerialsAerials WonAerials LostDuels WonDuelsDuels LostFouls DrawnFoulsDribble AttemptsDribbles WonDispossessedDribbled PastPossession LostxGMinutesRatingSavesSaves (Inside Box)Goals ConcededHigh ClaimsPunchesClean SheetsGoals Conceded (Team)
5.69
avg long balls · all 54 games · -4% vs season · Stable
This season 7.33 · prev season 5.05 · +45% YoY
Nextvs Oxford UnitedHomeBottom opp.Sat, Apr 18
Recent matches
Filtered series (same as hero and trend) · newest first · recorded fixtures· 2 games zero-filled
| Date | Opponent | Str. | Venue | Min | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | Southampton | Top | Away | 23' | 8.00 |
| 2026-03-16 | Portsmouth | Bottom | Away | 7' | 0.00 |
Filters
Zero-filled: 2 games where the player appeared but scored 0 for this stat — included as 0 so the average reflects all appearances, not just games with a recorded value.
Top Championship · Long Balls
Full table →About this stat: Long pass attempts — passes played over a significant distance, typically switching play or playing in behind. Averages are computed per eligible appearance (1+ minute played). Data refreshes approximately hourly.