Sam Gale stats
England
Match-by-match stats
S. Gale
BarnsleyDefenderBefore the next match
Luton v Barnsley, Tomorrow
What Luton allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Luton in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersSam Gale 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Sam Gale has appeared in 8 League One matches this season, totalling 627 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 8 | 627 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6.62 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 330 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.62 |
| Total | 11 | 957 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6.62 |
Attacking stats
Sam Gale has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 209 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 30th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam Gale has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 314 minutes. Sam Gale has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Sam Gale has completed 271 of 349 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Sam Gale completes 5 dribbles at a 83% success rate and wins 46 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
Sam Gale makes 15 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 43 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Sam Gale has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left center back (4 appearances), also at right center back (2) and right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Barnsley squad
T. Adeyemo
21 yrs#7M. Kirk
22 yrs#9
B. Hamed Touré
23 yrs#10C. Taylor
22 yrs#13A. Richards21 yrs#17
F. Jaló
20 yrs#18R. Cleary22 yrs#19L. Alker19 yrs#36
C. McGeehan31 yrs#8
T. Noslin
24 yrs#11
P. Kelly
22 yrs#22J. Bland20 yrs#30V. Yoganathan
20 yrs#45
L. Connell25 yrs#48
D. Johnson
34 yrs
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 41 | 3,356 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 60 | 6.73 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.04 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.88 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 22 | 1,953 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 7.17 |
About Sam Gale
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Sam Gale has featured across 8 appearances (7 starts), totalling 627 minutes. Sam Gale has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Gale has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (83% success rate). Sam Gale has contributed 2 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Gale has registered 15 tackles (11 won), 13 interceptions, and 43 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 271 from 349 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Sam Gale has won 46 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Gale has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 12.
About Sam Gale
Sam Gale is a 22-year-old defender playing for Barnsley in the League One, representing England. Sam Gale is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 1 October 2004.
Most recent appearance
Sam Gale's most recent match was away at Stockport County on November 2nd. Barnsley lost 3-1. Sam Gale played 20 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.52.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-2 lossvsCambridge United(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 2nd3-1 lossatStockport County(20 mins, rating 6.52)
- January 21st1-1 drawvsLeicester City(67 mins, rating 6.59)
- November 25th3-3 drawatPeterborough United(120 mins, rating 6.47)
- March 5th3-0 lossatPlymouth Argyle(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Sam Gale and Barnsley are next in action on September 3rd against Milton Keynes Dons in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnsley vs Milton Keynes Dons match preview.
Teammates at Barnsley
Sam Gale currently plays alongside Rogan Ravenhill, Sam Gale, Makenzie Kirk, Jubril Okedina, Luca Connell, Kieren Flavell, Vimal Yoganathan, Daniel Johnson, Ziyad Larkeche, Clayton Taylor, Arley Kay, Connor O'Riordan, Cameron McGeehan, Tobi Adeyemo, Tyrese Noslin, L. Alker, Cieran Slicker, Jonathan Bland, Fábio Jaló, Patrick Kelly, Isaac Smith, Ben Hamed Touré, Amani Richards, Reyes Cleary and Jack Shepherd at Barnsley.