Josh Smith
England
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Josh Smith 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Josh Smith has appeared in 9 League Two matches this season, totalling 702 minutes at an average rating of 6.48. 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 | 9 | 702 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6.48 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.45 |
| Total | 10 | 792 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6.38 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.50 | 34 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 26 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.13 | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.26 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.30 | 27 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.13 | 18 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Josh Smith has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 176 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 34th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Josh Smith has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 702 minutes. Josh Smith has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 251 | 32.20 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 145 | 18.60 | 29 |
| Pass accuracy | 58.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 1.54 | 27 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.13 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 19 | 2.44 | 17 |
| Passes (final third) | 71 | 9.10 | 77 |
Josh Smith has completed 145 of 251 passes at 58% accuracy , plus 1 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 | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.26 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Duels won | 46 | 5.90 | 47 |
| Aerials won | 30 | 3.85 | 67 |
| Touches | 428 | 54.90 | 38 |
| Possession lost | 151 | 19.36 | 78 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.77 | 86 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.03 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 0.90 | 55 |
Josh Smith completes 0 dribbles and wins 46 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.28 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.77 | 30 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.03 | 52 |
| Clearances | 47 | 6.03 | 54 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 2.69 | 28 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.38 | 64 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.13 | 95 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Josh Smith makes 10 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 47 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.03 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.26 | 79 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 2.05 | 61 |
| 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 |
Josh Smith has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right center back (7 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Josh Smith previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Josh Smith
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Josh Smith has featured across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 702 minutes. Josh Smith has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Smith has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Josh Smith has contributed 2 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Smith has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 8 interceptions, and 47 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 145 from 251 pass attempts, a 58% pass accuracy rate. Josh Smith has won 46 of 85 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Smith has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 8.
About Josh Smith
Josh Smith is a 20-year-old defender playing for Accrington Stanley in the League Two, representing England. Josh Smith is left-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 17 September 2005.
Most recent appearance
Josh Smith's most recent match was away at Oldham Athletic on January 14th. Accrington Stanley lost 3-0. Josh Smith played 18 minutes with a match rating of 6.36.
Recent matches
- May 7th2-1 lossatCrewe Alexandra(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 14th3-0 lossatOldham Athletic(18 mins, rating 6.36)
- April 28th2-0 lossatBristol Rovers(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 26th0-1 lossvsChesterfield(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 29th0-4 lossvsNotts County(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Josh Smith and Accrington Stanley are next in action on January 4th against Crawley Town in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Accrington Stanley vs Crawley Town match preview.
Teammates at Accrington Stanley
Josh Smith currently plays alongside Aidan Borland, Louie Moulden, Joel Catesby, Tom Moore, Joe Anderson, Connor O'Brien, Liam Coyle, Seamus Conneely, Shaun Whalley, Josh Smith, Cole Stockton, David Tutonda, Charlie Warren, James Rogerson, Conor Grant, Alex Henderson, Stefan Mols, Charlie Caton, Devon Matthews, Josh Woods, Kelsey Mooney, Tyler Walton, Isaac Sinclair, Donald Love, Farrend Rawson and Charlie Brown at Accrington Stanley.