Crossing remains one of the most difficult skills to execute consistently in modern football.
In League One, where games are (should that be were now?) often frantic and penalty areas packed with defenders, simply putting the ball into the box is not enough. The players who stand out are those capable of delivering with precision, whether from deep positions, overlapping runs or set-piece situations.
Using crossing accuracy percentages across the 2025/26 League One season, these were the ten most accurate crossers in the division.
10. Xavier Amaechi, Plymouth Argyle (44.9%)
Plymouth Argyle’s season may have fluctuated, but Xavier Amaechi remained one of their most dangerous attacking outlets whenever fit. Injuries restricted his minutes, yet his crossing accuracy still ranked among the best in the division.
Amaechi’s style naturally helps his numbers. Rather than launching hopeful deliveries from wide positions, he prefers driving forward before cutting balls into dangerous areas. His left foot allows him to whip crosses towards runners attacking the far post, particularly dangerous during quick transitions.
At 25, there is still a sense that the former Arsenal youngster has more to offer. Technically, few wide players in League One can match him when fully fit.
9. Ben Osborn, Stockport County (44.97%)
Ben Osborn brought Championship experience and composure to Stockport County’s left-hand side throughout the campaign. Whether used as a wing-back, full-back or midfielder, he consistently produced intelligent delivery.
What separates Osborn from many wide players is decision-making. He rarely crosses aimlessly. Instead, he waits for movement ahead of him and looks to deliver into areas attackers can genuinely attack.
His understanding with the technically gifted Oliver Norwood gave Stockport excellent balance on the left, particularly in matches where they controlled possession for long periods.
8. Jack Perkins, Northampton Town (45.45%)
Jack Perkins quietly developed into one of Northampton Town’s most effective attacking outlets during the season. The young wing-back combined relentless energy with impressive composure in the final third.
Many younger players rely on volume rather than quality, but Perkins showed maturity with his delivery. His crossing accuracy reflects patience as much as technique, often waiting for the right movement before releasing the ball.
At 22, he looks like a player capable of developing into a highly reliable modern full-back.
7. Max Power, Bradford City (46.94%)
There was a time when Max Power was viewed primarily as a combative midfielder, but his game has evolved considerably with experience. Bradford City benefited from that maturity throughout the campaign.
Power’s crossing numbers reflect his calmness in possession. Rather than forcing the issue, he regularly selected safer but smarter deliveries, helping Bradford sustain pressure without constantly turning over possession.
His versatility also played a major role. Operating in several midfield positions allowed him to influence matches from a variety of crossing angles.
6. Jack Senior, Doncaster Rovers (47.3%)
Jack Senior provided Doncaster Rovers with consistent quality from left-back all season. His crossing was not only accurate, but regular, making him one of the division’s most dependable creative defenders.
The impressive aspect of Senior’s ranking is the sheer volume involved. Crossing percentages often drop when players deliver frequently, yet he maintained excellent efficiency while still attacking aggressively.
His left foot became a genuine weapon for Doncaster, especially against sides sitting deep.
5. Sean Roughan, Huddersfield Town (47.83%)
Sean Roughan’s move to Huddersfield Town looked like a natural progression after his development at City, and his crossing statistics suggest he adapted comfortably to the move, even if his side finished much lower than the Imps.
Still only 23, Roughan already plays with the composure of a far more experienced defender. Comfortable at left-back or left-sided centre-half, he consistently delivers measured balls into advanced areas rather than speculative crosses.
What makes his numbers especially impressive is the balance in his game. He remains defensively solid while still contributing significantly going forward.
4. Adam Reach, Lincoln City (50%)
There was a reason the Imps looked so balanced down the left during their title-winning campaign. Adam Reach gave City something few League One sides possessed: a player capable of producing quality delivery from virtually any area of the pitch.
Used as a left-back and wing-back, Reach consistently found dangerous spaces with measured crosses rather than hopeful balls into crowded boxes. His experience at Championship level was obvious throughout the season, particularly in the timing and variety of his service.
Completing 50% of crosses in League One is exceptional. Doing so in a side that had far less of the ball than their opponent even more so.
3. Ethan Brierley, Exeter City (50.62%)
Ethan Brierley’s emergence at Exeter City was one of the more interesting technical stories of the season. While naturally a midfielder, his delivery from wider and deeper areas repeatedly created opportunities.
Brierley’s crossing style is subtle rather than spectacular. He rarely looks for impossible passes and instead focuses on placing the ball into areas where attackers can gain an advantage.
At just 22, his composure in possession already stands out. It would not be a surprise to see clubs at a higher level monitoring his development closely.
2. Oliver Norwood, Stockport County (50.93%)
Even at 35, Oliver Norwood remains one of the classiest technicians outside the top two divisions.
Stockport County relied heavily on his distribution throughout the campaign, and his crossing numbers underline just how effective he remains from wide and central positions alike. Set-pieces naturally boosted his totals, but his open-play delivery remained equally dangerous.
Few players in League One understand tempo and spacing better than Norwood. His experience was obvious in the quality of service he provided throughout the season.
1. Lewis Wing, Reading (51.61%)
No player in League One crossed more accurately during the 2025/26 season than Lewis Wing.
Reading’s captain was central to almost everything creative about their attacking play, producing dangerous delivery both from set-pieces and open play. His crossing quality became one of the club’s most reliable attacking weapons.
Wing’s numbers are particularly impressive given the responsibility placed upon him. Opponents knew much of Reading’s creativity would come through him, yet they still struggled to stop the quality of his service.
At 30, he produced one of the finest all-round creative seasons in the division, combining leadership, consistency and technical excellence to finish top of the rankings.
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