Matt Sheridan
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Match-by-match stats
Matt Sheridan 2025/2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Matt Sheridan has appeared in 26 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 1,832 minutes at an average rating of 6.20. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.30 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 33 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.20 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.70 | 61 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.15 | 34 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.15 | 67 |
Matt Sheridan has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 262 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 15th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matt Sheridan has 0 assists and 14 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 611 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 792 | 38.90 | 26 |
| Accurate passes | 626 | 30.80 | 20 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 0.88 | 14 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.29 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 116 | 5.70 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 107 | 5.26 | 49 |
Matt Sheridan has completed 626 of 792 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 26th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 0.64 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 1.13 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 89 | 4.37 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 0.88 | 13 |
| Touches | 1239 | 60.90 | 24 |
| Possession lost | 281 | 13.80 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.69 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.59 | 45 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.49 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matt Sheridan completes 13 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 89 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 48 | 2.36 | 82 |
| Tackles won | 30 | 1.47 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 0.93 | 28 |
| Clearances | 77 | 3.78 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 52 | 2.55 | 12 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 34 |
Matt Sheridan makes 48 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 77 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 82nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.29 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 0.88 | 10 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Matt Sheridan has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly right wing back (7 appearances), also at right center back (6) and left back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Matt Sheridan previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 25 | 1,875 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 4 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.97 |
About Matt Sheridan
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Matt Sheridan has featured across 26 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1832 minutes. Matt Sheridan has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matt Sheridan has created 3 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 13 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (57% success rate). Matt Sheridan has contributed 14 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matt Sheridan has registered 48 tackles (30 won), 19 interceptions, and 77 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 626 from 792 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Matt Sheridan has won 89 of 153 total duels.
Discipline
Matt Sheridan has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 12.
About Matt Sheridan
Matt Sheridan is a 22-year-old defender playing for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Men, representing New Zealand. Matt Sheridan is right-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 9 May 2004.
Most recent appearance
Matt Sheridan's most recent match was away at Macarthur on August 17th. Wellington Phoenix lost 4-0. Matt Sheridan played 19 minutes with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
- August 17th4-0 lossatMacarthur(19 mins, rating 6.38)
- September 4th2-1 winvsWestern Sydney Wanderers(28 mins, rating 6.56)
- April 1st2-0 lossatMelbourne City(44 mins, rating 6.64)
- January 31st0-1 winatMelbourne Victory(90 mins, rating 7.25)
- November 25th1-2 winatBrisbane Roar(13 mins, rating 6.58)
Teammates at Wellington Phoenix
Matt Sheridan currently plays alongside Matt Sheridan, Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues, Alex Rufer, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Tze-Xuan Loke, Jayden Smith, Ramy Najjarine, Sarpreet Singh, Anaru Cassidy, Nathan Walker, Alby Kelly-Heald, Fin Conchie, Corban Piper, Kazuki Nagasawa, Isaac Hughes, James McGarry, Bill Tuiloma, Luke Brooke-Smith and Eamonn McCarron at Wellington Phoenix.