Matty Virtue
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Matty Virtue 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Matty Virtue has appeared in 34 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,969 minutes at an average rating of 6.47. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two 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 Two | 34 | 1,969 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 32 | 6.47 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 158 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.29 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.34 |
| Total | 38 | 2,200 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 32 | 6.29 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.27 | 70 |
| Shots | 29 | 1.30 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.50 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 43 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.37 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.55 | 67 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.70 | 27 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.59 | 39 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.27 | 79 |
Matty Virtue has taken 29 shots with 12 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matty Virtue has 3 assists and 16 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 151 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 55th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 620 | 28.30 | 36 |
| Accurate passes | 393 | 18.00 | 27 |
| Pass accuracy | 63.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Long balls won | 24 | 1.10 | 31 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.37 | 56 |
| Backward passes | 119 | 5.44 | 40 |
| Passes (final third) | 118 | 5.39 | 54 |
Matty Virtue has completed 393 of 620 passes at 63% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 36th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.27 | 14 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.50 | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 76 |
| Duels won | 75 | 3.43 | 9 |
| Aerials won | 30 | 1.37 | 39 |
| Touches | 907 | 41.50 | 16 |
| Possession lost | 311 | 14.22 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.55 | 24 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.41 | 9 |
| Dispossessed | 18 | 0.82 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 0.96 | 11 |
Matty Virtue completes 6 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 75 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 32 | 1.46 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.69 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.41 | 12 |
| Clearances | 36 | 1.65 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 90 | 4.11 | 52 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 78 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Matty Virtue makes 32 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 36 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 1.10 | 43 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.14 | 71 |
| Fouls per card | 24.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 1.51 | 15 |
| 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 |
Matty Virtue has committed 24 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 24 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right central midfielder (21 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matty Virtue previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 41 | 2,852 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 57 | 6.96 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7.41 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 25 | 536 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 5.72 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 30 | 2,252 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 49 | 6.92 |
 Championship | 3 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.73 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 3 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.90 |
About Matty Virtue
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Matty Virtue has scored 3 goals and 3 assists across 34 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1969 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matty Virtue has attempted 29 shots with 12 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matty Virtue has created 13 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (55% success rate). Matty Virtue has contributed 16 key passes and 42 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matty Virtue has registered 32 tackles (15 won), 9 interceptions, and 36 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 393 from 620 pass attempts, a 63% pass accuracy rate. Matty Virtue has won 75 of 164 total duels.
Discipline
Matty Virtue has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 9.
About Matty Virtue
Matty Virtue is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Swindon Town in the League Two, representing England. Matty Virtue is right-footed. Born on 2 May 1997.
Most recent appearance
Matty Virtue's most recent match was away at Swindon Town on April 28th. Swindon Town drew 1-1. Matty Virtue played 82 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-1 drawvsMilton Keynes Dons(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 28th1-1 drawatSwindon Town(82 mins, rating 6.62)
- February 26th1-0 winvsCrawley Town(69 mins, rating 6.81)
- September 29th1-0 lossatGrimsby Town(29 mins, rating 6.38)
- December 28th0-0 drawvsTranmere Rovers(13 mins, rating 6.51)
Next fixture
Matty Virtue and Swindon Town are next in action on May 7th against Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cardiff City vs Swindon Town match preview.
Teammates at Swindon Town
Matty Virtue currently plays alongside Tom Nichols, Joe Snowdon, Aaron Drinan, Jake Tabor, Fletcher Holman, Ollie Palmer, Filozofe Mabete, Stephan Negru, Connor Ripley, Gavin Kilkenny, Ryan Tafazolli, James Ball, Daniel Butterworth, Mitch Clark, Lewis Ward, Harrison Minturn, James Debayo, Ollie Clarke, Joel McGregor, Matty Virtue, Sonny Hart, Paul Glatzel, Harry Smith, Billy Kirkman and Ben Middlemas at Swindon Town.