Matthew Dennis
England
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Matthew Dennis 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Matthew Dennis has appeared in 2 League One matches this season, totalling 160 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 2 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.88 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.40 |
| Total | 3 | 250 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7.05 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.60 | 84 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.56 | 66 |
| Shots | 5 | 2.80 | 45 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.60 | 21 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.56 | 42 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 1.13 | 50 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 1.13 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.60 | 34 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.56 | 24 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 29 |
Matthew Dennis has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 32 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Matthew Dennis has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 160 minutes. Matthew Dennis has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 24 | 13.50 | 18 |
| Accurate passes | 18 | 10.10 | 34 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Backward passes | 5 | 2.81 | 13 |
| Passes (final third) | 2 | 1.13 | 39 |
Matthew Dennis has completed 18 of 24 passes at 75% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.56 | 53 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.56 | 18 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 8 | 4.50 | 50 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 2.25 | 55 |
| Touches | 40 | 22.50 | 3 |
| Possession lost | 12 | 6.75 | 3 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.56 | 18 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 2.25 | 76 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matthew Dennis completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 8 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 1.13 | 76 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 5 | 2.81 | 58 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matthew Dennis makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.69 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.56 | 58 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 2.25 | 13 |
| 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 Dennis has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly striker (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Burton squad
G. Arubi
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C. Vickers
21 yrs#18
M. Dennis24 yrs#19M. Matthews-Lewis21 yrs#28K. Adom24 yrs#29Z. Scutt18 yrs#40
M. O'Mahony21 yrs
R. Borges Rodrigues
22 yrs
K. Chauke
23 yrs#4
C. Webster22 yrs#8
G. Evans31 yrs#12
W. Collar29 yrs#14
C. Gilligan24 yrs#25S. Krubally18 yrs#41
25 yrs
26 yrs
28 yrsMatthew Dennis previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 42 | 2,397 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 15 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 16 | 1,051 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 6.92 |
 Enterprise National League | 3 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 14 | 472 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 18 | 806 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.60 |
| League Two | 10 | 297 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.68 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 170 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.01 |
About Matthew Dennis
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Matthew Dennis has scored 1 goal across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 160 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Matthew Dennis has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.60 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Dennis has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Matthew Dennis has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew Dennis has registered 2 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 18 from 24 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Matthew Dennis has won 8 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Dennis has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Matthew Dennis
Matthew Dennis is a 24-year-old forward playing for Burton Albion in the League One, representing England. Matthew Dennis is right-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 15 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Matthew Dennis's most recent match was away at Leicester City on September 6th. Burton Albion won 1-2. Matthew Dennis played 70 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.27.
Recent matches
- September 6th1-2 winatLeicester City(70 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.27)
- July 7th1-1 drawvsStevenage(90 mins, rating 6.48)
- May 7th1-2 lossvsBlackburn Rovers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.4)
- January 3rd3-0 winvsSalford City(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 13th0-0 drawvsChesterfield(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Matthew Dennis and Burton Albion are next in action on January 4th against Cambridge United in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Burton Albion vs Cambridge United match preview.
Teammates at Burton Albion
Matthew Dennis currently plays alongside Caylan Vickers, Sulyman Krubally, Joe Lewis, Jason Sraha, Matthew Dennis, Kegs Chauke, Gbemi Arubi, Zac Scutt, Millar Matthews-Lewis, Toby Sibbick, Harvey Araujo, Ciaran Gilligan, Will Collar, Mark O'Mahony, Emeka Adiele, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Kyran Lofthouse, George Evans, Finn Delap, Jack Armer, Kamil Dudek, Charlie Webster, Curtis Tilt, Kain Adom and Corey Addai at Burton Albion.