Liam Smith stats
Scotland
Match-by-match stats
L. Smith
St. JohnstoneDefender
L. Smith vs Rangers
6 games playedLiam Smith's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against Rangers. See how Liam Smith did in earlier matches against Rangers.
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RANvSTJ
Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
Rangers v St. Johnstone, SaturdayWhat Rangers allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Rangers in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premiership.
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Odds OutliersLiam Smith 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Liam Smith has appeared in 7 Premiership matches this season, totalling 624 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.
Attacking stats
Liam Smith has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 208 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Liam Smith has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 312 minutes. Liam Smith has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Liam Smith has completed 166 of 232 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 8th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Liam Smith completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 28 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
Liam Smith makes 13 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Liam Smith has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right back (6 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
St. Johnstone squad
J. Fowler
24 yrs#9
J. Gullan
27 yrs#10T. Steven22 yrs#19
K. Fotheringham23 yrs#21D. Schmidt
23 yrs#22
L. Chalmers26 yrs#23U. Álvarez
24 yrs#77
R. Paton26 yrs#99
J. Holt33 yrs#7
S. Stanton32 yrs#11
M. Tait21 yrs#25
M. Todd25 yrs#26
J. Cotterill
22 yrs#30
J. Campbell26 yrs#32
R. McAlear24 yrs#42
27 yrs
29 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 624 minutes. Liam Smith has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.31 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Liam Smith has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Liam Smith has contributed 2 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Liam Smith has registered 13 tackles (6 won), 13 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 166 from 232 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Liam Smith has won 28 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Liam Smith has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 7.
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 at home against Dundee United on January 2nd. St. Johnstone drew 1-1. Liam Smith played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Liam Smith and St. Johnstone are next in action on March 3rd against Rangers in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rangers vs St. Johnstone match preview.
Teammates at St. Johnstone
Liam Smith currently plays alongside Joel Cotterill, Unax Álvarez, Reece McAlear, Kyle Thomson, B. Mikulić, Josh Campbell, Matthew Foulds, Josh Fowler, R. Paton, Danny Schmidt, Ross Sinclair, Matty Todd, Logan Chalmers, Danny Finlayson, Toby Steward, Liam Smith, Macaulay Tait, C. Diabate, Kai Fotheringham, Enes Alic, J. Holt, Taylor Steven, Morgan Boyes, Jamie Gullan and Sam Stanton at St. Johnstone.