Nathan Smith stats
England
Match-by-match stats
N. Smith
Tranmere RoversDefender
N. Smith vs Northampton
4 games playedNathan Smith's next match is on Tuesday at 19:45 against Northampton. See how Nathan Smith did in earlier matches against Northampton.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Aug 7, 2021 |
NHTvTRR
Tuesday 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Northampton v Tranmere Rovers, TuesdayWhat Northampton allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Northampton in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
Best odds on N. Smith
Odds OutliersNathan Smith 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Nathan Smith has appeared in 11 League Two matches this season, totalling 874 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 11 | 874 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6.80 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.22 |
| Total | 12 | 994 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6.75 |
Attacking stats
Nathan Smith has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 291 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nathan Smith has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 874 minutes. Nathan Smith has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Nathan Smith has completed 212 of 279 passes at 76% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Nathan Smith completes 0 dribbles and wins 86 duels .
Defending stats
Nathan Smith makes 11 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 78 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 79 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Nathan Smith has committed 12 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left center back (6 appearances), also at right center back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Tranmere Rovers squad
J. Ironside
33 yrs#9
T. Ince34 yrs#10
Z. Okoro19 yrs#17
C. Jennings34 yrs#18
C. Baker-Richardson30 yrs#19D. Kamara20 yrs#24D. Jones21 yrs#29
W. Vaulks33 yrs#6
C. Whitaker23 yrs#7
S. Finley34 yrs#8
T. Conlon30 yrs#11
J. Davies
28 yrs#15C. Veevers21 yrs#20
L. Warrington24 yrs#25J. Plant21 yrs#26
R. Watson33 yrs#44
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 46 | 4,122 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 6.92 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.88 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.31 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 25 | 1,977 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 6.69 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 42 | 3,591 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 32 | 6.96 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 318 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.11 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 45 | 4,015 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 61 | 6.99 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.43 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.11 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.83 |
About Nathan Smith
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Nathan Smith has featured across 11 appearances (10 starts), totalling 874 minutes. Nathan Smith has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.22 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nathan Smith has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Nathan Smith has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nathan Smith has registered 11 tackles (4 won), 12 interceptions, and 78 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 212 from 279 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Nathan Smith has won 86 of 137 total duels.
Discipline
Nathan Smith has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 12.
About Nathan Smith
Nathan Smith is a 30-year-old defender playing for Tranmere Rovers in the League Two, representing England. Nathan Smith is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 3 April 1996.
Most recent appearance
Nathan Smith's most recent match was at home against Barnet on January 2nd. Tranmere Rovers lost 1-2. Nathan Smith played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.06.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-2 lossvsBarnet(90 mins, rating 7.06)
- November 2nd1-1 drawvsRochdale(90 mins, rating 6.58)
- May 22nd4-2 lossatChesterfield(90 mins, rating 6.2)
- July 5th1-1 drawvsWalsall(90 mins, rating 6.7)
- May 5th0-0 drawatExeter City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.93)
Next fixture
Nathan Smith and Tranmere Rovers are next in action on October 4th against Northampton Town in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Northampton Town vs Tranmere Rovers match preview.
Teammates at Tranmere Rovers
Nathan Smith currently plays alongside Harrison Male, Bobby Faulkner, David Kamara, Coniah Boyce-Clarke, Jack McEvilly, Jordan Davies, Dylan Jones, Patrick Brough, Courtney Baker-Richardson, Olly Scott, Will Vaulks, Charlie Whitaker, Joe Ironside, Connor Jennings, Nathan Smith, Charlie Veevers, James Plant, Tom Ince, Sam Finley, Jordan Turnbull, Luke McGee, Lee O'Connor, Ryan Watson, Jacob Slater, Tom Conlon, Lewis Warrington, Joel Senior, Zane Okoro and George Nevett at Tranmere Rovers.