Matthew Smith
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Matthew Smith 2025/2026 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Matthew Smith has appeared in 37 League One matches this season, totalling 2,665 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 37 | 2,665 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 62 | 6.75 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 275 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.18 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.65 |
| Total | 43 | 3,035 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 71 | 6.69 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.10 | 24 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.60 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 26 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 45 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.14 | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.27 | 20 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Key passes | 28 | 0.90 | 34 |
| Chances created | 22 | 0.74 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.07 | 23 |
Matthew Smith has taken 17 shots with 5 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 157 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 10th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matthew Smith has 2 assists and 28 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 121 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 51st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1095 | 37.00 | 67 |
| Accurate passes | 918 | 31.00 | 75 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Long balls won | 56 | 1.89 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 6 | 0.20 | 96 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.07 | 13 |
| Backward passes | 178 | 6.01 | 30 |
| Passes (final third) | 126 | 4.26 | 41 |
Matthew Smith has completed 918 of 1095 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 17 | 0.57 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 26 | 0.88 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 87 |
| Duels won | 121 | 4.09 | 20 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 0.95 | 38 |
| Touches | 1462 | 49.40 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 245 | 8.27 | 1 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 0.61 | 33 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 0.68 | 21 |
| Dispossessed | 23 | 0.78 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 33 | 1.11 | 23 |
Matthew Smith completes 17 dribbles at a 65% success rate and wins 121 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 62 | 2.09 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 32 | 1.08 | 54 |
| Interceptions | 34 | 1.15 | 82 |
| Clearances | 46 | 1.55 | 58 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 121 | 4.09 | 42 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 54 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.07 | 93 |
Matthew Smith makes 62 tackles and 34 interceptions , adding 46 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 46 | 1.55 | 76 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.20 | 60 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 96 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.03 | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 6.57 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 66 | 2.23 | 45 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Matthew Smith has committed 46 fouls and received 6 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 6.6 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly defensive midfielder (8 appearances), also at left central midfielder (8) and right central midfielder (8).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matthew Smith previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 17 | 1,178 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 33 | 7.08 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 167 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 28 | 2,252 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 35 | 7.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 43 | 3,499 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 86 | 6.88 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.83 |
About Matthew Smith
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Matthew Smith has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 37 appearances (28 starts), totalling 2665 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matthew Smith has attempted 17 shots with 5 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Smith has created 22 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 17 successful dribbles from 26 attempts (65% success rate). Matthew Smith has contributed 28 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew Smith has registered 62 tackles (32 won), 34 interceptions, and 46 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 918 from 1095 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Matthew Smith has won 121 of 246 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Smith has received 6 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 46 fouls and winning 20.
About Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Wigan Athletic in the League One, representing England. Matthew Smith is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 5 October 2000.
Most recent appearance
Matthew Smith's most recent match was away at Stevenage on January 14th. Wigan Athletic lost 1-0. Matthew Smith played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.85.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-0 lossatStevenage(90 mins, rating 6.85)
- November 13th0-1 lossvsAFC Wimbledon(90 mins, rating 6.88)
- June 10th0-0 drawatPort Vale(74 mins, rating 6.6)
- April 18th3-0 winvsRotherham United(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.55)
- July 16th2-1 winvsMansfield Town(82 mins, rating 6.67)
Next fixture
Matthew Smith and Wigan Athletic are next in action on May 7th against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic match preview.
Teammates at Wigan Athletic
Matthew Smith currently plays alongside Joe Walsh, Tobias Brenan, Fraser Murray, Akeel Higgins, Harrison Bettoni, Joe Adams, Morgan Fox, James Carragher, Joseph Hungbo, Callum McManaman, Jon Mellish, Matthew Smith, Connor Barrett, Ronan Darcy, K'Marni Miller, Tom Watson, Jensen Weir, Chris Sze, Llyton Chapman, Hindolo Thomas Eric Mustapha, Sonny Perkins, Babajide Adeeko, Dara Costelloe, Christian Saydee, M. Power, Jonny Smith, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen and Kai Payne at Wigan Athletic.