Liam Smith
Scotland
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Liam Smith 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Liam Smith has appeared in 3 Premiership matches this season, totalling 264 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.70 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.68 | 90 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.34 | 84 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 41 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.34 | 56 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Liam Smith has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 132 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Liam Smith has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 264 minutes. Liam Smith has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 44th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 98 | 33.40 | 10 |
| Accurate passes | 74 | 25.20 | 16 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.68 | 16 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.34 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 18 | 6.14 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 7.16 | 61 |
Liam Smith has completed 74 of 98 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 10th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.02 | 87 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.36 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 63 |
| Duels won | 15 | 5.11 | 53 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 2.05 | 44 |
| Touches | 176 | 60.00 | 16 |
| Possession lost | 44 | 15.00 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.34 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.68 | 53 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.34 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Liam Smith completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 15 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 2.05 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 1.02 | 69 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 3.07 | 99 |
| Clearances | 11 | 3.75 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 3.75 | 53 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Liam Smith makes 6 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.36 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.34 | 93 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 80 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 2.05 | 79 |
| 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 |
Liam Smith has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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St. Johnstone squad
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L. Chalmers26 yrs#23U. Álvarez
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R. Paton26 yrs#99
J. Holt33 yrs#7
S. Stanton32 yrs#11
M. Tait21 yrs#25
M. Todd25 yrs#26
J. Cotterill
21 yrs#30
R. McAlear24 yrs#42
J. Campbell26 yrs
27 yrs
29 yrs
Liam Smith previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 13 | 1,032 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 6.83 |
 League Two | 11 | 897 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6.76 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 28 | 2,476 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 33 | 6.76 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.38 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 20 | 1,699 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 6.98 |
About Liam Smith
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Liam Smith has featured across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 264 minutes. Liam Smith has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.29 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Liam Smith has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Liam Smith has contributed 1 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Liam Smith has registered 6 tackles (3 won), 9 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 74 from 98 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Liam Smith has won 15 of 24 total duels.
Discipline
Liam Smith has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Liam Smith
Liam Smith is a 30-year-old defender playing for St. Johnstone in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Liam Smith is right-footed and wears the number 33 shirt. Born on 10 April 1996.
Most recent appearance
Liam Smith's most recent match was away at Hearts on November 5th. St. Johnstone lost 2-1. Liam Smith played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.79.
Recent matches
- May 4th1-1 drawatDundee(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 5th2-1 lossatHearts(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- May 7th1-0 lossatSt. Mirren(84 mins, rating 6.61)
- October 22nd4-3 winvsKilmarnock(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.59)
- September 3rd2-0 lossatCrawley Town(90 mins, rating 6.43)
Next fixture
Liam Smith and St. Johnstone are next in action on October 1st against Hibernian in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the St. Johnstone vs Hibernian match preview.
Teammates at St. Johnstone
Liam Smith currently plays alongside Josh Fowler, R. Paton, Louis Lloyd, Ross Sinclair, Matty Todd, B. Mikulić, Zach Mitchell, Danny Schmidt, Josh Campbell, Kai Fotheringham, Liam Smith, Danny Finlayson, Joel Cotterill, Logan Chalmers, Matthew Foulds, Unax Álvarez, Kyle Thomson, Reece McAlear, C. Hepburn, Toby Steward, Macaulay Tait, C. Diabate, Enes Alic, J. Holt, T. Steven, Sam Stanton, Jamie Gullan and Morgan Boyes at St. Johnstone.