Oliver Sanderson stats
England
Match-by-match stats
O. Sanderson
StevenageForwardBefore the next match
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Position stats18 appearances at ST against Plymouth in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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As a right midfielder, Oliver Sanderson has appeared in 9 League One matches this season, totalling 469 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 9 | 469 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 6.96 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Total | 11 | 556 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 6.88 |
Attacking stats
Oliver Sanderson has taken 21 shots with 9 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 22 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.6 expected goals (xG), 2.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Oliver Sanderson has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 117 minutes. Oliver Sanderson has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Oliver Sanderson has completed 78 of 115 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Oliver Sanderson completes 4 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
Oliver Sanderson makes 8 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Oliver Sanderson has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly right midfielder (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Stevenage squad
J. Magennis
36 yrs#9O. Sanderson
22 yrs#18
T. Turhan
19 yrs#19
C. Campbell
23 yrs#20
W. Marçal24 yrs#25
B. Broggio19 yrs#27
M. Mellon
22 yrs#28
P. Patterson26 yrs#44
J. Houghton30 yrs#4
T. Taylor25 yrs#7D. Phillips
25 yrs#8D. Kemp27 yrs#10J. Roberts32 yrs#11L. Thompson31 yrs#23
M. Smith26 yrs#24
28 yrs
20 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 40 | 2,868 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 6.57 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 21 | 976 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6.62 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 23 | 1,351 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| League Two | 20 | 1,179 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 6.80 |
About Oliver Sanderson
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Oliver Sanderson has scored 3 goals across 9 appearances (6 starts), totalling 469 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Oliver Sanderson has attempted 21 shots with 9 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.55 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Oliver Sanderson has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (40% success rate). Oliver Sanderson has contributed 4 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Oliver Sanderson has registered 8 tackles (6 won), 4 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 78 from 115 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Oliver Sanderson has won 33 of 69 total duels.
Discipline
Oliver Sanderson has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 6.
About Oliver Sanderson
Oliver Sanderson is a 22-year-old forward playing for Stevenage in the League One, representing England. and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 30 December 2003.
Most recent appearance
Oliver Sanderson's most recent match was away at Bradford City on January 2nd. Stevenage lost 2-0. Oliver Sanderson played 66 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- January 2nd2-0 lossatBradford City(66 mins, rating 6.82)
- November 2nd1-0 winvsWigan Athletic(66 mins, rating 6.62)
- May 5th1-0 lossatLeyton Orient(90 mins, rating 7.32)
- April 9th2-1 winvsLuton Town(76 mins, rating 6.81)
- January 4th1-5 winatBarnsley(72 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.1)
Next fixture
Oliver Sanderson and Stevenage are next in action on September 3rd against AFC Wimbledon in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage match preview.
Teammates at Stevenage
Oliver Sanderson currently plays alongside Tommy Hogan Setford, Lewis Freestone, Luther James-Wildin, Carl Piergianni, Tugra Turhan, Phoenix Patterson, Jordan Houghton, Chem Campbell, Ben Broggio, Louis Thompson, Daniel Phillips, Jasper Pattenden, Jordan Roberts, Kaelan Casey, Matthew Smith, Dan Kemp, Daniel Barden, Terence Vancooten, Michael Mellon, Saxon Earley, Max Woodford, Oliver Sanderson, Josh Magennis, Terry Taylor and Wanya Marçal at Stevenage.