Matthew Smith stats
England
Match-by-match stats
M. Smith
StevenageMidfielder
M. Smith vs Plymouth
5 games playedMatthew Smith's next match is today at 19:45 against Plymouth. See how Matthew Smith did in earlier matches against Plymouth.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jan 26, 2021 |
STVvPLA
Today 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Stevenage v Plymouth, TomorrowWhat Plymouth allow left central midfielders
Position stats12 appearances at LCM against Plymouth in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersMatthew Smith 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Matthew Smith has appeared in 4 League One matches this season, totalling 162 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Attacking stats
Matthew Smith has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 162 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 16th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matthew Smith has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 81 minutes. Matthew Smith has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Matthew Smith has completed 56 of 71 passes at 79% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Matthew Smith completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 9 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
Matthew Smith makes 5 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Matthew Smith has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly left central midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Stevenage squad
J. Magennis
36 yrs#9
O. Sanderson
22 yrs#18
T. Turhan
19 yrs#19
C. Campbell
23 yrs#20
W. Marçal24 yrs#25
B. Broggio19 yrs#27
M. Mellon
22 yrs#28
P. Patterson26 yrs#44
J. Houghton30 yrs#4
T. Taylor25 yrs#7D. Phillips
25 yrs#8D. Kemp27 yrs#10J. Roberts32 yrs#11L. Thompson31 yrs#23M. Smith26 yrs#24
28 yrs
20 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.04 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.83 |
About Matthew Smith
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Matthew Smith has featured across 4 appearances (2 starts), totalling 162 minutes. Matthew Smith has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Smith has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Matthew Smith has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew Smith has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 56 from 71 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Matthew Smith has won 9 of 17 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Smith has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
About Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Stevenage in the League One, representing England. Matthew Smith is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 5 October 2000.
Most recent appearance
Matthew Smith's most recent match was away at Bradford City on January 2nd. Stevenage lost 2-0. Matthew Smith played 65 minutes with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- January 2nd2-0 lossatBradford City(65 mins, rating 6.43)
- November 2nd1-0 winvsWigan Athletic(66 mins, rating 7.16)
- May 5th1-0 lossatLeyton Orient(26 mins, rating 6.93)
- April 9th2-1 winvsLuton Town(5 mins, rating 6.51)
- January 14th1-0 lossatStevenage(90 mins, rating 6.85)
Next fixture
Matthew Smith and Stevenage are next in action on September 3rd against AFC Wimbledon in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage match preview.
Teammates at Stevenage
Matthew Smith currently plays alongside Tommy Hogan Setford, Lewis Freestone, Luther James-Wildin, Carl Piergianni, Tugra Turhan, Phoenix Patterson, Jordan Houghton, Chem Campbell, Ben Broggio, Louis Thompson, Daniel Phillips, Jasper Pattenden, Jordan Roberts, Kaelan Casey, Matthew Smith, Dan Kemp, Daniel Barden, Terence Vancooten, Michael Mellon, Saxon Earley, Max Woodford, Oliver Sanderson, Josh Magennis, Terry Taylor and Wanya Marçal at Stevenage.