Matthew Pearson
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Matthew Pearson 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Matthew Pearson has appeared in 31 League One matches this season, totalling 2,305 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 31 | 2,305 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 30 | 6.95 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.64 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.17 |
| Total | 34 | 2,575 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 6.94 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.04 | 35 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.50 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 71 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.08 | 70 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.31 | 63 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.12 | 34 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 85 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.40 | 42 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.16 | 19 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 34 |
Matthew Pearson has taken 13 shots with 3 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 177 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matthew Pearson has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 576 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1022 | 39.90 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 775 | 30.30 | 61 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 86 | 3.36 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Backward passes | 67 | 2.62 | 16 |
| Passes (final third) | 169 | 6.60 | 49 |
Matthew Pearson has completed 775 of 1022 passes at 76% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.08 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.08 | 4 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 185 | 7.22 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 125 | 4.88 | 90 |
| Touches | 1547 | 60.40 | 47 |
| Possession lost | 280 | 10.93 | 19 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.35 | 36 |
| Fouls won | 31 | 1.21 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.27 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.43 | 15 |
Matthew Pearson completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 185 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 1.17 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.55 | 9 |
| Interceptions | 34 | 1.33 | 77 |
| Clearances | 296 | 11.56 | 99 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 51 | 1.99 | 4 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 30 | 1.17 | 99 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 49 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 76 |
Matthew Pearson makes 30 tackles and 34 interceptions , adding 296 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 77 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 0.74 | 28 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.08 | 16 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 9.50 | n/a | 89 |
| Foul involvements | 50 | 1.95 | 56 |
| 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 Pearson has committed 19 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left center back (17 appearances), also at right center back (5) and center back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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22 yrs
21 yrsMatthew Pearson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 28 | 2,167 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 7.09 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.42 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 39 | 3,242 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 50 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 18 | 1,405 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 37 | 3,136 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 51 | 6.93 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.19 |
About Matthew Pearson
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Matthew Pearson has scored 1 goal across 31 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2305 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Matthew Pearson has attempted 13 shots with 3 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Pearson has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Matthew Pearson has contributed 9 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew Pearson has registered 30 tackles (14 won), 34 interceptions, and 296 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 775 from 1022 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Matthew Pearson has won 185 of 280 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Pearson has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 31.
About Matthew Pearson
Matthew Pearson is a 32-year-old defender playing for Doncaster Rovers in the League One, representing England. Matthew Pearson is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 3 August 1993.
Most recent appearance
Matthew Pearson's most recent match was away at Stevenage on August 1st. Doncaster Rovers drew 1-1. Matthew Pearson played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.71.
Recent matches
- August 1st1-1 drawvsStevenage(90 mins, rating 6.71)
- June 17th0-2 lossvsLincoln City(90 mins, rating 6.42)
- September 14th1-3 winatNorthampton Town(90 mins, rating 7.57)
- July 16th1-0 winvsReading(90 mins, rating 7.17)
- November 6th3-0 lossatExeter City(37 mins, rating 6.91)
Next fixture
Matthew Pearson and Doncaster Rovers are next in action on May 7th against Stockport County in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers match preview.
Teammates at Doncaster Rovers
Matthew Pearson currently plays alongside Jack Senior, George Broadbent, Leon Ayinde, Matthew Pearson, Alfie May, Bayley McCann, Owen Bailey, G. Middleton, Jay McGrath, Harry Clifton, Jake Oram, Thomas Nixon, Tommy Simkin, Hakeeb Adelakun, Will Flint, Kasper Williams, Francis Okoronkwo, Neill Byrne, Sean Grehan, Jacob Bryant, Darren Robinson, Luke Molyneux, Jamie Sterry, Sam Straughan-Brown, James Husband, B. Hanlan, Robbie Gotts and Joshua Samuel Clarke at Doncaster Rovers.