Matt Smith
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Matt Smith 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Matt Smith has appeared in 21 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,043 minutes at an average rating of 6.03. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.17 | 51 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.80 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 44 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 13 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 56 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.26 | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.26 | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 86 |
| Key passes | 13 | 1.10 | 57 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.86 | 63 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 34 |
Matt Smith has taken 9 shots with 3 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 116 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matt Smith has 2 assists and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 104 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 318 | 27.40 | 32 |
| Accurate passes | 214 | 18.50 | 30 |
| Pass accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 2.59 | 83 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.60 | 68 |
| Backward passes | 39 | 3.37 | 6 |
| Passes (final third) | 76 | 6.56 | 72 |
Matt Smith has completed 214 of 318 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 32nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.17 | 6 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.60 | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 8 |
| Duels won | 39 | 3.37 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.35 | 1 |
| Touches | 515 | 44.40 | 24 |
| Possession lost | 156 | 13.46 | 38 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.86 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.29 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.52 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 1.12 | 18 |
Matt Smith completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 39 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.55 | 30 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.78 | 29 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 1.90 | 98 |
| Clearances | 23 | 1.98 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 3.62 | 30 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.09 | 98 |
Matt Smith makes 18 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.86 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.35 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 2.16 | 40 |
| 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 |
Matt Smith has committed 10 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right central midfielder (7 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matt Smith previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 20 | 1,284 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 9 | 6.83 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 34 | 2,636 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 27 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 21 | 929 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 6.45 |
 Carabao Cup | 4 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.83 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 9 | 551 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6.71 |
| League One | 4 | 175 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6.78 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.45 |
About Matt Smith
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Matt Smith has scored 2 assists across 21 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1043 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Matt Smith has attempted 9 shots with 3 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matt Smith has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Matt Smith has contributed 13 key passes and 28 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matt Smith has registered 18 tackles (9 won), 22 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 214 from 318 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Matt Smith has won 39 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Matt Smith has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 15.
About Matt Smith
Matt Smith is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Newport County in the League Two, representing England. Matt Smith is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 22 November 1999.
Most recent appearance
Matt Smith's most recent match was away at Barrow on January 14th. Newport County won 1-2. Matt Smith played 1 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-2 winatBarrow(1 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th3-2 winvsOldham Athletic(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 14th1-0 lossatCheltenham Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 16th2-1 winvsHarrogate Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 6th3-1 lossatNotts County(36 mins, rating 6.29)
Next fixture
Matt Smith and Newport County are next in action on May 7th against AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County match preview.
Teammates at Newport County
Matt Smith currently plays alongside Joe Thomas, Tom Davies, Lee Jenkins, Cameron Evans, James Crole, Gerard Garner, Christian Doidge, Cameron Norman, Kieron Evans, Dan Sassi, Shaun MacDonald, Moses Alexander-Walker, Yahya Bamba, Keenan Patten, Kyle Cameron, Cole Jarvis, Harrison Biggins, Matt Smith, Ciaran Brennan, Jordan Wright and L. Jamieson at Newport County.