S. Palmer-Houlden
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S. Palmer-Houlden 2025/2026 season stats
As a left striker, S. Palmer-Houlden has appeared in 34 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,721 minutes at an average rating of 6.39. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 34 | 1,721 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 21 | 6.39 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.46 |
| Total | 35 | 1,784 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 21 | 6.39 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 36 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.21 | 17 |
| Shots | 39 | 2.00 | 42 |
| Shots on target | 16 | 0.80 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.26 | 38 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 0.78 | 54 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.47 | 32 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.60 | 18 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.52 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 32 |
S. Palmer-Houlden has taken 39 shots with 16 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 44 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. S. Palmer-Houlden has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 172 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 251 | 13.10 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 138 | 7.20 | 8 |
| Pass accuracy | 55.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.42 | 48 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 34 |
| Backward passes | 70 | 3.66 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 22 | 1.15 | 13 |
S. Palmer-Houlden has completed 138 of 251 passes at 55% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.26 | 15 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 1.10 | 22 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 11 |
| Duels won | 96 | 5.02 | 35 |
| Aerials won | 65 | 3.40 | 61 |
| Touches | 531 | 27.80 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 223 | 11.66 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.63 | 74 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.37 | 3 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 1.10 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 43 | 2.25 | 15 |
S. Palmer-Houlden completes 5 dribbles at a 24% success rate and wins 96 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.10 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.78 | 75 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.26 | 60 |
| Clearances | 21 | 1.10 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 43 | 2.25 | 42 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
S. Palmer-Houlden makes 21 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 1.52 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 11 | 0.58 | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 8 |
| Foul involvements | 36 | 1.88 | 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
S. Palmer-Houlden has committed 29 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League TwoMainly left striker (4 appearances), also at right attacking midfielder (4) and right striker (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 33 | 1,719 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 6.75 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 34 | 2,283 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 23 | 6.90 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 419 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.04 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 93 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 3 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About S. Palmer-Houlden
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, S. Palmer-Houlden has scored 4 goals across 34 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1721 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. S. Palmer-Houlden has attempted 39 shots with 16 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, S. Palmer-Houlden has created 10 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (24% success rate). S. Palmer-Houlden has contributed 11 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, S. Palmer-Houlden has registered 21 tackles (15 won), 5 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 138 from 251 pass attempts, a 55% pass accuracy rate. S. Palmer-Houlden has won 96 of 304 total duels.
Discipline
S. Palmer-Houlden has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 7.
About S. Palmer-Houlden
S. Palmer-Houlden is a 22-year-old forward playing for Gillingham in the League Two, representing England. S. Palmer-Houlden is right-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 12 May 2004.
Most recent appearance
S. Palmer-Houlden's most recent match was away at Shrewsbury Town on January 14th. Gillingham won 1-0. S. Palmer-Houlden played 16 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-0 winvsShrewsbury Town(16 mins, rating 6.57)
- September 14th1-4 lossvsGrimsby Town(90 mins, rating 6.35)
- April 18th2-1 lossatCheltenham Town(12 mins, rating 6.41)
- July 16th0-0 drawatSalford City(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- November 6th2-0 winvsAccrington Stanley(90 mins, rating 6.66)
Next fixture
S. Palmer-Houlden and Gillingham are next in action on May 7th against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gillingham vs Luton Town match preview.
Teammates at Gillingham
S. Palmer-Houlden currently plays alongside Garath McCleary, Sam Gale, Robbie McKenzie, Andy Smith, Lennon MacLorg, Armani Little, Will Goodwin, Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale, Taite Holtam, Nelson Khumbeni, Zane Albarus, Bradley Dack, Cameron Antwi, Omar Beckles, Kadeem Harris, James Brophy, Harry Waldock, S. Palmer-Houlden, Ethan Coleman, Liam Gordon and Oliver Wright at Gillingham.