Gary O'Neil
Open-play attack
117 matches · 17 Sep 2022 – 12 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
1.19points per game
39-22-56won · drawn · lost
-6.7points vs expected
28%came back when trailing (78)
65%held the lead when ahead (60)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 117 | 39 | 22 | 56 | 1.19 | 1.38 | 1.76 | 1.28 | 1.74 | 38% | 60% | 20.0 | 29.6 | 0.30 | 0.39 |
| Home | 60 | 22 | 10 | 28 | 1.27 | 1.43 | 1.68 | 1.33 | 1.53 | 45% | 63% | 23.3 | 29.3 | 0.23 | 0.40 |
| Away | 57 | 17 | 12 | 28 | 1.11 | 1.33 | 1.84 | 1.23 | 1.97 | 32% | 56% | 16.6 | 30.0 | 0.37 | 0.39 |
10 matches · 30 Apr 2026 – 12 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
1.30points per game
4-1-5won · drawn · lost
+0.9points vs expected
29%came back when trailing (7)
57%held the lead when ahead (7)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1.30 | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.28 | 1.70 | 50% | 40% | 17.7 | 27.1 | 0.40 | 0.20 |
| Home | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.20 | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.22 | 1.31 | 40% | 50% | 7.4 | 38.4 | 0.40 | 0.20 |
| Away | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1.40 | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.34 | 2.08 | 60% | 33% | 28.0 | 15.8 | 0.40 | 0.20 |
4 matches · 22 Aug 2026 – 12 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
1.50points per game
2-0-2won · drawn · lost
+0.5points vs expected
33%came back when trailing (3)
67%held the lead when ahead (3)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.50 | 1.75 | 2.50 | 1.29 | 1.72 | 50% | 50% | 14.0 | 31.7 | 0.75 | 0.25 |
| Home | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 1.21 | 0.81 | 50% | 100% | 7.5 | 42.0 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Away | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | 2.50 | 3.50 | 1.36 | 2.62 | 50% | 0% | 20.5 | 21.5 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
4 matches · 22 Aug 2026 – 12 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
1.50points per game
2-0-2won · drawn · lost
+0.5points vs expected
33%came back when trailing (3)
67%held the lead when ahead (3)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.50 | 1.75 | 2.50 | 1.29 | 1.72 | 50% | 50% | 14.0 | 31.7 | 0.75 | 0.25 |
| Home | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 1.21 | 0.81 | 50% | 100% | 7.5 | 42.0 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Away | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | 2.50 | 3.50 | 1.36 | 2.62 | 50% | 0% | 20.5 | 21.5 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
Style vs Premier League peers (5-year window · 117 matches · 35 peers)
| Metric | Coach | vs peers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.19 | -0.80 | |
| xG difference / match | -0.43 | -1.24 | |
| Possession % | 47.0 | -0.82 | |
| Shots / match | 10.9 | -1.33 | |
| Open-play share of xG | 78% | +1.31 | + = open play, − = set pieces |
| Tackles + interceptions | 25.8 | +0.01 | |
| Fouls / match | 11.5 | +0.45 | |
| Cards / match | 3.14 | +0.94 | |
| Came back when trailing | 28% | -0.69 | of matches trailed |
| Held lead when ahead | 65% | -0.44 | of matches led |
| Substitutions / match | 3.85 | -0.07 | |
| First substitution (min) | 57.3 | -0.29 | + = later |
| Changes shape between games | 47% | +0.63 |
- Usual shape
- 4-2-3-1 (11 shapes used)
- First sub when trailing
- 53.5'
- First sub when leading
- 65.9'
- Makes a change before 60'
- 52% of matches
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 40 | 34% | 16 | 9 | 15 | 1.42 | +0.04 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| 3-4-2-1 | 26 | 22% | 10 | 5 | 11 | 1.35 | -0.36 | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 4-4-1-1 | 16 | 14% | 4 | 3 | 9 | 0.94 | -0.43 | 03 May 2026 |
| 4-4-2 | 10 | 8% | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.90 | – | 28 Oct 2023 |
| 3-4-3 | 7 | 6% | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2.00 | – | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 3-5-2 | 5 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.60 | -1.34 | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 4-1-4-1 | 4 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 | -1.27 | 07 May 2026 |
| 3-5-1-1 | 3 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | -4.60 | 19 May 2024 |
| 5-3-2 | 2 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | +0.50 | 27 Apr 2024 |
| 3-4-1-2 | 2 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | -1.17 | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 5-4-1 | 2 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | – | 04 Mar 2023 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 8 | 80% | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1.63 | -0.34 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| 4-1-4-1 | 1 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | -0.64 | 07 May 2026 |
| 4-4-1-1 | 1 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | -0.84 | 03 May 2026 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 4 | 100% | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.50 | -0.43 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 4 | 100% | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.50 | -0.43 | 12 Sep 2026 |
4 clubs · 2 caretaker spells · match figures cover the last five years
| Club | From | To | P | W-D-L | PPG | vs xPts | First 10 | Predecessor | Bounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ipswich Town current |
Jul 2026 | – (to Jun 2029) | 4 | 2-0-2 | 1.50 | +0.5 | 1.50 | 1.90 | – |
 AFC Bournemouth caretaker current |
Aug 2022 | – | 9 | 2-3-4 | 1.00 | – | 1.00 | 1.70 | -0.70 |
 Strasbourg caretaker |
Jan 2026 | Jul 2026 | 23 | 10-6-7 | 1.57 | +2.6 | 1.60 | 1.70 | -0.10 |
 Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Aug 2023 | Dec 2024 | 57 | 18-11-28 | 1.14 | -9.8 | 1.20 | 1.30 | -0.10 |
| AFC Bournemouth |
Nov 2022 | Jun 2023 | 24 | 7-2-15 | 0.96 | – | 0.50 | 1.20 | -0.70 |
| Date | Comp | Opponent | Score | xG | Shape | Subs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2026 | UK PL | at CRY | 3–2 W | 1.83 · 0.92 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 62') | came back |
| 04 Sep 2026 | UK PL | v LIV | 0–2 L | 1.03 · 0.71 | 4-2-3-1 | 4 (first 66') | |
| 30 Aug 2026 | UK PL | at MUN | 2–5 L | 0.88 · 4.33 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 46') | dropped lead |
| 22 Aug 2026 | UK PL | v SUN | 2–1 W | 1.39 · 0.91 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 66') | |
| 17 May 2026 | FRA L1 | v ASM | 5–4 W | 1.77 · 1.57 | 4-2-3-1 | 2 (first 59') | came back · caretaker |
| 13 May 2026 | FRA L1 | at B29 | 2–1 W | 1.82 · 3.08 | 4-2-3-1 | 3 (first 72') | · caretaker |
| 10 May 2026 | FRA L1 | at ANG | 1–1 D | 1.89 · 0.82 | 4-2-3-1 | 4 (first 46') | dropped lead · caretaker |
| 07 May 2026 | UEFA ECL | v RAY | 0–1 L | 1.46 · 2.10 | 4-1-4-1 | 2 (first 46') | · caretaker |
| 03 May 2026 | FRA L1 | v TOU | 1–2 L | 0.45 · 1.29 | 4-4-1-1 | 5 (first 46') | dropped lead · caretaker |
| 30 Apr 2026 | UEFA ECL | at RAY | 0–1 L | 0.28 · 1.26 | 4-2-3-1 | 3 (first 67') | · caretaker |
| 26 Apr 2026 | FRA L1 | at LOR | 3–2 W | 1.59 · 2.17 | 4-4-1-1 | 5 (first 65') | came back · caretaker |
| 19 Apr 2026 | FRA L1 | v REN | 0–3 L | 0.75 · 3.35 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 46') | · caretaker |
| 16 Apr 2026 | UEFA ECL | v M05 | 4–0 W | 2.93 · 0.34 | 4-2-3-1 | 4 (first 58') | · caretaker |
| 09 Apr 2026 | UEFA ECL | at M05 | 0–2 L | 1.08 · 1.55 | 4-4-1-1 | 3 (first 64') | · caretaker |
| 04 Apr 2026 | FRA L1 | v NCE | 3–1 W | 3.08 · 0.56 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 58') | · caretaker |
| 22 Mar 2026 | FRA L1 | at NAN | 3–2 W | 2.11 · 1.39 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 46') | came back · caretaker |
| 19 Mar 2026 | UEFA ECL | v RIJ | 1–1 D | 1.64 · 1.25 | 4-2-3-1 | 3 (first 61') | came back · caretaker |
| 15 Mar 2026 | FRA L1 | v PFC | 0–0 D | 1.37 · 0.65 | 4-2-3-1 | 3 (first 63') | · caretaker |
| 12 Mar 2026 | UEFA ECL | at RIJ | 2–1 W | 1.81 · 1.66 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 46') | · caretaker |
| 07 Mar 2026 | FRA L1 | at AUX | 0–0 D | 1.37 · 1.26 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 46') | · caretaker |
| 27 Feb 2026 | FRA L1 | v LEN | 1–1 D | 0.52 · 1.81 | 4-2-3-1 | 2 (first 76') | dropped lead · caretaker |
| 22 Feb 2026 | FRA L1 | v LYO | 3–1 W | 2.03 · 0.46 | 4-2-3-1 | 4 (first 85') | · caretaker |
| 14 Feb 2026 | FRA L1 | at OM | 2–2 D | 1.71 · 1.09 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 46') | came back · caretaker |
| 08 Feb 2026 | FRA L1 | at LEH | 1–2 L | 0.48 · 0.99 | 4-2-3-1 | 3 (first 33') | · caretaker |
| 01 Feb 2026 | FRA L1 | v PSG | 1–2 L | 2.09 · 1.11 | 4-2-3-1 | 3 (first 72') | · caretaker |
| 25 Jan 2026 | FRA L1 | at LOSC | 4–1 W | 3.00 · 1.96 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 61') | · caretaker |
| 18 Jan 2026 | FRA L1 | v MTZ | 2–1 W | 0.87 · 1.11 | 4-2-3-1 | 4 (first 64') | · caretaker |