Matt Butcher
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Matt Butcher 2025/2026 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Matt Butcher has appeared in 41 League Two matches this season, totalling 2,669 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. 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 | 41 | 2,669 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 41 | 6.68 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.43 |
| Total | 45 | 2,901 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 44 | 6.66 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.20 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.20 | 56 |
| Shots | 31 | 1.00 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.40 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Shot conversion | 16.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.45 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 36 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.37 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 59 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 17 |
| Key passes | 26 | 0.90 | 42 |
| Chances created | 21 | 0.71 | 51 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.07 | 28 |
Matt Butcher has taken 31 shots with 11 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 86 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matt Butcher has 1 assist and 26 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 127 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1091 | 36.80 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 748 | 25.20 | 63 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Long balls won | 63 | 2.12 | 75 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 19 | 0.64 | 70 |
| Backward passes | 159 | 5.36 | 39 |
| Passes (final third) | 220 | 7.42 | 78 |
Matt Butcher has completed 748 of 1091 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 19 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 0.47 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 28 | 0.94 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 62 |
| Duels won | 115 | 3.88 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 51 | 1.72 | 59 |
| Touches | 1564 | 52.70 | 59 |
| Possession lost | 486 | 16.39 | 70 |
| Dribbled past | 23 | 0.78 | 58 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.37 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 30 | 1.01 | 50 |
| Turnovers | 26 | 0.88 | 9 |
Matt Butcher completes 14 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 115 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 41 | 1.38 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 0.84 | 33 |
| Interceptions | 25 | 0.84 | 60 |
| Clearances | 70 | 2.36 | 82 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 96 | 3.24 | 17 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 8 | 0.27 | 98 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Matt Butcher makes 41 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 70 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 0.88 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.13 | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 1.25 | 10 |
| 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 Butcher has committed 26 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly defensive midfielder (9 appearances), also at right central midfielder (9) and central midfielder (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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Matt Butcher previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 30 | 1,682 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 6.11 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 255 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.77 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 18 | 1,438 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 6.93 |
 Championship | 15 | 333 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5.77 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 40 | 2,565 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 31 | 6.86 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 34 | 2,664 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 26 | 6.91 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.53 |
About Matt Butcher
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Matt Butcher has scored 5 goals and 1 assist across 41 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2669 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Matt Butcher has attempted 31 shots with 11 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matt Butcher has created 21 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 14 successful dribbles from 28 attempts (50% success rate). Matt Butcher has contributed 26 key passes and 94 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matt Butcher has registered 41 tackles (25 won), 25 interceptions, and 70 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 748 from 1091 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Matt Butcher has won 115 of 270 total duels.
Discipline
Matt Butcher has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 11.
About Matt Butcher
Matt Butcher is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Salford City in the League Two, representing England. Matt Butcher is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 14 May 1997.
Most recent appearance
Matt Butcher's most recent match was away at Notts County on January 3rd. Salford City lost 3-0. Matt Butcher played 46 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.23.
Recent matches
- January 3rd3-0 lossatNotts County(46 mins, rating 6.23)
- February 11th2-2 drawvsGrimsby Town(116 mins, rating 6.38)
- December 9th1-2 winatGrimsby Town(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.63)
- January 14th0-0 drawatCrawley Town(90 mins, rating 7.35)
- December 18th2-0 winvsBromley(90 mins, rating 6.72)
Next fixture
Matt Butcher and Salford City are next in action on May 7th against Shrewsbury Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Salford City vs Shrewsbury Town match preview.
Teammates at Salford City
Matt Butcher currently plays alongside Macaulay Langstaff, Will Aimson, Matt Butcher, S. Long, Ben Woodburn, Kyrell Malcolm, Brandon Cooper, Oliver Turton, Luke Garbutt, Adebola Oluwo, Zach Awe, Rosaire Longelo, Elliot Bonds, Daniel Udoh, J. Grant, Kelly N'Mai, Jay Bird, A. Odoh, Ryan Graydon, Michael Rose, Josh Austerfield, Kallum Cesay, Will Norris and Joe Powell at Salford City.