Zachary Sapsford
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Zachary Sapsford 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Zachary Sapsford has appeared in 38 Premiership matches this season, totalling 2,653 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 38 | 2,653 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 26 | 6.76 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 304 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.12 |
| Total | 42 | 2,957 | 11 | 4 | 31 | 26 | 6.79 |
PremiershipAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 9 | 0.30 | 55 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.37 | 46 |
| Shots | 79 | 2.70 | 68 |
| Shots on target | 27 | 0.90 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 34.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 53 |
| Big chances missed | 15 | 0.51 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 31 | 1.05 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 22 | 0.75 | 64 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.07 | 67 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 46 |
| Key passes | 30 | 1.00 | 44 |
| Chances created | 25 | 0.85 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.14 | 34 |
Zachary Sapsford has taken 79 shots with 27 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 9 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 68th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Zachary Sapsford has 2 assists and 30 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 106 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 46th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 561 | 19.00 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 317 | 10.80 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 57.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 0.54 | 53 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 0.41 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 91 | 3.09 | 5 |
| Passes (final third) | 88 | 2.99 | 69 |
Zachary Sapsford has completed 317 of 561 passes at 57% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.54 | 18 |
| Dribble attempts | 46 | 1.56 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 168 | 5.70 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 91 | 3.09 | 76 |
| Touches | 1100 | 37.30 | 41 |
| Possession lost | 485 | 16.45 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.34 | 36 |
| Fouls won | 38 | 1.29 | 55 |
| Dispossessed | 43 | 1.46 | 54 |
| Turnovers | 78 | 2.65 | 67 |
Zachary Sapsford completes 16 dribbles at a 35% success rate and wins 168 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 0.88 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 0.71 | 64 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.14 | 18 |
| Clearances | 24 | 0.81 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 93 | 3.15 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Zachary Sapsford makes 26 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 102 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 42 | 1.42 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.14 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 15 | 0.51 | 56 |
| Fouls per card | 10.50 | n/a | 72 |
| Foul involvements | 80 | 2.71 | 45 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Zachary Sapsford has committed 42 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10.5 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly striker (10 appearances), also at right winger (6) and left striker (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Zachary Sapsford previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 26 | 1,609 | 9 | 4 | 30 | 10 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 12 | 447 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 6.35 |
About Zachary Sapsford
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Zachary Sapsford has scored 9 goals and 2 assists across 38 appearances (31 starts), totalling 2653 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Zachary Sapsford has attempted 79 shots with 27 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zachary Sapsford has created 25 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 16 successful dribbles from 46 attempts (35% success rate). Zachary Sapsford has contributed 30 key passes and 67 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zachary Sapsford has registered 26 tackles (21 won), 4 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 317 from 561 pass attempts, a 57% pass accuracy rate. Zachary Sapsford has won 168 of 428 total duels.
Discipline
Zachary Sapsford has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 42 fouls and winning 38.
About Zachary Sapsford
Zachary Sapsford is a 23-year-old forward playing for Dundee United in the Premiership, representing Australia. Zachary Sapsford is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 16 August 2002.
Most recent appearance
Zachary Sapsford's most recent match was away at St. Mirren on December 27th. Dundee United drew 1-1. Zachary Sapsford played 74 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- December 27th1-1 drawatSt. Mirren(74 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.99)
- December 16th0-0 drawvsLivingston(62 mins, rating 6.51)
- March 15th2-0 lossatAberdeen(79 mins, rating 6.52)
- January 14th3-0 lossatKilmarnock(71 mins, rating 6.67)
- June 29th3-0 winvsDundee(90 mins, rating 6.52)
Next fixture
Zachary Sapsford and Dundee United are next in action on January 6th against Rangers in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dundee United vs Rangers match preview.
Teammates at Dundee United
Zachary Sapsford currently plays alongside J. Amissah, Idjessi Metsoko, Mehdi Merghem, Neil Farrugia, Iurie Iovu, Emmanuel Agyei, Bert Esselink, Panutche Camara, Julius Eskesen, Miller Thomson, Vicko Sevelj, Zachary Sapsford, Jesse Randall, Lachlan Rose, Dylan Tait, Jack Walton, Michael Forbes, Joshua Rawlins, Will Ferry, Ross Graham and Dario Naamo at Dundee United.