Matthew Craig stats
England
Match-by-match stats
M. Craig
Port ValeMidfielder
M. Craig vs Gillingham
1 game playedMatthew Craig's next match is tomorrow at 20:00 against Gillingham. See how Matthew Craig did in earlier matches against Gillingham.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2024 |
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Tomorrow 20:00Tue 20:00Before the next match
Gillingham v Port Vale, TomorrowWhat Gillingham allow right central midfielders
Position stats15 appearances at RCM against Gillingham in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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Odds OutliersMatthew Craig 2023/2024 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Matthew Craig has appeared in 20 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,631 minutes at an average rating of 7.02. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two midfielders.
Attacking stats
Matthew Craig has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 233 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 6th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matthew Craig has 2 assists and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . Matthew Craig has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 46th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Matthew Craig has completed 559 of 714 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Matthew Craig completes 9 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 105 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
Matthew Craig makes 52 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Matthew Craig has committed 32 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.4 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right defensive midfielder (9 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (6) and left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Port Vale squad
M. Faal
23 yrs#9
O. Hernández
33 yrs#11O. Lynch
21 yrs#14
T. Simpson
24 yrs#17
B. Waine
25 yrs#19K. Figueroa
20 yrs#24
M. Watters27 yrs#36M. Orisakwe18 yrs#43J. Headley
25 yrs#3
G. Byers30 yrs#7
B. Garrity29 yrs#8
K. Dempsey31 yrs#10
R. Croasdale32 yrs#18
G. Hall22 yrs#33M. Craig23 yrs#37
R. Walters20 yrs#38C. Bussel#42
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32 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 18 | 1,017 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 30 | 6.11 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.53 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Matthew Craig
League Two 2023/2024 season
This season in the League Two, Matthew Craig has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 20 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1631 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matthew Craig has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Craig has created 0 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (56% success rate). Matthew Craig has contributed 11 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew Craig has registered 52 tackles (0 won), 19 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 559 from 714 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Matthew Craig has won 105 of 193 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Craig has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 30.
About Matthew Craig
Matthew Craig is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Port Vale in the League Two, representing England. Matthew Craig is right-footed and wears the number 37 shirt. Born on 16 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Matthew Craig's most recent match was away at Swindon Town on August 8th. Port Vale lost 3-1. Matthew Craig played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.22.
Recent matches
- August 8th3-1 lossatSwindon Town(46 mins, rating 6.22)
- July 24th0-0 drawvsCrewe Alexandra(2 mins, rating 6.61)
- January 3rd4-0 lossatBirmingham City(44 mins, rating 6.55)
- May 14th3-3 drawatRotherham United(63 mins, rating 6.87)
- October 10th2-1 lossatHuddersfield Town(74 mins, rating 7.28)
Next fixture
Matthew Craig and Port Vale are next in action on July 27th against Stockport County in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Port Vale vs Stockport County match preview.
Teammates at Port Vale
Matthew Craig currently plays alongside Jackson Smith, Kyle Dempsey, Tyreece Simpson, Oliver Lynch, Ben Garrity, Connor Hall, Kyle John, Mo Faal, Liam Gordon, Lewis Montsma, Ryan Croasdale, Miracle Orisakwe, Max Watters, Jordan Gabriel, George Byers, Matthew Craig, Jaheim Headley, Rhys Walters, Marko Marosi, George Hall, Onel Hernández, Ben Waine, Charlie Bussel, Keyrol Figueroa, Cameron Humphreys, Jasper Moon and Aaron McGowan at Port Vale.