Matthew Smith
England
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Matthew Smith 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Matthew 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 |
Matthew Smith has taken 9 shots with 3 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 116 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 26th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matthew Smith has 2 assists and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 104 minutes. Matthew Smith has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). 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 |
Matthew 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 |
Matthew 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 |
Matthew 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 |
Matthew 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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Matthew 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 Matthew Smith
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Matthew 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. Matthew Smith has attempted 9 shots with 3 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Smith has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Matthew Smith has contributed 13 key passes and 28 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew 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. Matthew Smith has won 39 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Smith has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 15.
About Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Newport County in the League Two, representing England. Matthew Smith is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 22 November 1999.
Most recent appearance
Matthew Smith's most recent match was away at Bristol Rovers on May 25th. Newport County lost 5-3. Matthew Smith played 16 minutes with a match rating of 6.2.
Recent matches
- November 5th2-2 drawvsTranmere Rovers(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 25th5-3 lossatBristol Rovers(16 mins, rating 6.2)
- March 25th3-0 winvsRochdale(2 mins, rating 0)
- May 7th1-1 drawatAFC Wimbledon(34 mins, rating 6.47)
- January 14th1-2 winatBarrow(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Matthew Smith and Newport County are next in action on January 4th against Northampton Town in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Northampton Town vs Newport County match preview.
Teammates at Newport County
Matthew Smith currently plays alongside Tom Davies, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa, Matty Jacob, Alfie Merritt, Shaquille Gwengwe, Kion Etete, Cole Jarvis, Joe Thomas, Jake Turner, Harri Pugh, Moses Alexander-Walker, Keenan Patten, Matt Dibley-Dias, Michael Adu-Poku, Matthew Smith, Jordan Wright, James Crole, Ciaran Brennan, Lee Jenkins, Gerard Garner, Cameron Evans, Shaun MacDonald, Harrison Biggins, Kyle Cameron, Cameron Norman, Dan Sassi, Christian Doidge, Yahya Bamba and Kieron Evans at Newport County.