Joshua Smith
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Joshua Smith 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Joshua 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 |
Joshua Smith has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 176 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 34th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joshua Smith has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 702 minutes. 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 |
Joshua 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 | 37 |
| 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 |
Joshua 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 |
Joshua 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 |
Joshua 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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Joshua Smith previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Joshua Smith
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Joshua Smith has featured across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 702 minutes. Joshua Smith has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joshua Smith has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Joshua Smith has contributed 2 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joshua 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. Joshua Smith has won 46 of 85 total duels.
Discipline
Joshua Smith has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 8.
About Joshua Smith
Joshua Smith is a 20-year-old defender playing for Accrington Stanley in the League Two, representing England. and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 17 September 2005.
Most recent appearance
Joshua Smith's most recent match was away at Oldham Athletic on January 14th. Accrington Stanley lost 3-0. Joshua Smith played 18 minutes with a match rating of 6.36.
Recent matches
- 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)
- December 28th0-0 drawatBarrow(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Joshua Smith and Accrington Stanley are next in action on May 7th against Crewe Alexandra in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Crewe Alexandra vs Accrington Stanley match preview.
Teammates at Accrington Stanley
Joshua Smith currently plays alongside Kelsey Mooney, Devon Matthews, Conor Grant, Joshua Smith, Joe Anderson, Josh Woods, Tom Moore, James Rogerson, Alex Henderson, Louie Moulden, Farrend Rawson, Anjola Popoola, Charlie Caton, Donald Love, Isaac Sinclair, Tyler Walton, Seamus Conneely, Liam Coyle, Freddie Sass, Cole Stockton, David Tutonda, Stefan Mols, Connor O'Brien, Charlie Brown and Shaun Whalley at Accrington Stanley.