Sam Stubbs
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Sam Stubbs 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Sam Stubbs has appeared in 29 League Two matches this season, totalling 2,498 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two 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 Two | 29 | 2,498 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 40 | 6.89 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.65 |
| Total | 31 | 2,670 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 42 | 6.87 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.14 | 66 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.60 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.20 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 68 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 45 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.25 | 45 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.25 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.50 | 52 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.43 | 62 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Sam Stubbs has taken 17 shots with 6 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 147 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam Stubbs has 2 assists and 15 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 208 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 895 | 32.20 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 580 | 20.90 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 65.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 80 | 2.88 | 74 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.07 | 33 |
| Backward passes | 62 | 2.23 | 14 |
| Passes (final third) | 240 | 8.65 | 74 |
Sam Stubbs has completed 580 of 895 passes at 65% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.25 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.40 | 42 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 222 | 8.00 | 84 |
| Aerials won | 134 | 4.83 | 80 |
| Touches | 1603 | 57.80 | 49 |
| Possession lost | 486 | 17.51 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.18 | 11 |
| Fouls won | 45 | 1.62 | 88 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.40 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 0.68 | 34 |
Sam Stubbs completes 7 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 222 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 40 | 1.44 | 36 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 0.90 | 44 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 1.15 | 67 |
| Clearances | 217 | 7.82 | 73 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 99 | 3.57 | 67 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 18 | 0.65 | 87 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.11 | 87 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Sam Stubbs makes 40 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 217 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 0.86 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.22 | 69 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 69 | 2.49 | 80 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Sam Stubbs has committed 24 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right center back (14 appearances), also at center back (10) and left center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Shrewsbury Town squad
26 yrs
24 yrs
Sam Stubbs previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 41 | 3,690 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 67 | 7.27 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 26 | 1,968 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 6.65 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 330 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.35 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 21 | 1,920 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 7.21 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.24 |
 League One | 2 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.49 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Sam Stubbs
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Sam Stubbs has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 29 appearances (28 starts), totalling 2498 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Sam Stubbs has attempted 17 shots with 6 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Stubbs has created 12 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (64% success rate). Sam Stubbs has contributed 15 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Stubbs has registered 40 tackles (25 won), 32 interceptions, and 217 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 580 from 895 pass attempts, a 65% pass accuracy rate. Sam Stubbs has won 222 of 349 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Stubbs has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 45.
About Sam Stubbs
Sam Stubbs is a 27-year-old defender playing for Shrewsbury Town in the League Two, representing England. Sam Stubbs is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 20 November 1998.
Most recent appearance
Sam Stubbs's most recent match was away at Fleetwood Town on November 13th. Shrewsbury Town drew 2-2. Sam Stubbs played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-0 lossatGillingham(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th2-2 drawvsFleetwood Town(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.47)
- September 14th0-0 drawatCrawley Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 16th1-0 winvsOldham Athletic(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- February 27th2-1 lossatBromley(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.22)
Next fixture
Sam Stubbs and Shrewsbury Town are next in action on May 7th against Salford City 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 Shrewsbury Town
Sam Stubbs currently plays alongside Isaac Fletcher, A. Jude-Boyd, Luca Hoole, Ricardo Dinanga, Will Gray, Joseph Gbode, Jack Price, Isaac Lee, Josh Davison, Kevin Berkoe, Will Brook, Will Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Tom Sang, Sam Clucas, Isaac England, George Lloyd, Jay Turner-Cooke, Byron Pendleton, Tom Anderson, Callum Stewart, Sam Stubbs and Sam Proctor at Shrewsbury Town.