In 97 appearances for Middlesbrough, Luke Ayling averages 5.75 long ballss per game. That is 2.36 up on last season's per-game average. Next: Ipswich Town (2nd) away on Sun 19 Apr.
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Luke Ayling · Long Balls
Luke Ayling’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)
5.75
avg long balls · all 97 games · -7% vs season · Rising
This season 7.89 · prev season 5.54 · +43% YoY
Nextvs Ipswich TownAwayTop opp.Sun, Apr 19
Recent matches
Filtered series (same as hero and trend) · newest first · recorded fixtures· 7 games zero-filled
| Date | Opponent | Str. | Venue | Min | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | Swansea City | Mid | Away | 90' | 7.00 |
| 2026-04-03 | Millwall | Top | Home | 90' | 11.00 |
Filters
Zero-filled: 7 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.