Simon Murray
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Simon Murray 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Simon Murray has appeared in 32 Premiership matches this season, totalling 1,986 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.30 | 55 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.32 | 33 |
| Shots | 40 | 1.80 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 0.60 | 21 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 18.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.54 | n/a | 89 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.18 | 28 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 0.68 | 36 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.54 | 34 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.60 | 14 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.36 | 18 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 26 |
Simon Murray has taken 40 shots with 13 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 50 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Simon Murray has 0 assists and 13 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 248 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 | 266 | 12.10 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 184 | 8.30 | 8 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 0.59 | 56 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 82 | 3.72 | 13 |
| Passes (final third) | 37 | 1.68 | 29 |
Simon Murray has completed 184 of 266 passes at 69% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 6th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.36 | 10 |
| Dribble attempts | 22 | 1.00 | 7 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 27 |
| Duels won | 57 | 2.58 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 0.73 | 27 |
| Touches | 509 | 23.10 | 1 |
| Possession lost | 176 | 7.98 | 2 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.59 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.63 | 10 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 0.91 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 40 | 1.81 | 25 |
Simon Murray completes 8 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 57 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 1.00 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.32 | 19 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.27 | 45 |
| Clearances | 15 | 0.68 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 1.72 | 8 |
| 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 |
Simon Murray makes 22 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 1.18 | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.14 | 49 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.05 | 96 |
| Offsides | 14 | 0.63 | 66 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 40 | 1.81 | 18 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | 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 |
Simon Murray has committed 26 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly striker (20 appearances), also at left striker (3) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Simon Murray previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 38 | 3,122 | 16 | 3 | 25 | 20 | 7.07 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 37 | 2,954 | 14 | 3 | 43 | 27 | 7.19 |
 Premiership Play-Offs | 2 | 177 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 14 | 642 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6.77 |
| Premiership Play-Offs | 2 | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Simon Murray
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Simon Murray has scored 7 goals across 32 appearances (24 starts), totalling 1986 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Simon Murray has attempted 40 shots with 13 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simon Murray has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 8 successful dribbles from 22 attempts (36% success rate). Simon Murray has contributed 13 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simon Murray has registered 22 tackles (7 won), 6 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 184 from 266 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Simon Murray has won 57 of 182 total duels.
Discipline
Simon Murray has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 14.
About Simon Murray
Simon Murray is a 34-year-old forward playing for Dundee in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Simon Murray is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 15 March 1992.
Most recent appearance
Simon Murray's most recent match was away at Aberdeen on December 27th. Dundee won 3-2. Simon Murray played 13 minutes with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- December 27th3-2 winvsAberdeen(13 mins, rating 6.45)
- March 15th3-0 winvsLivingston(69 mins, rating 6.54)
- January 14th1-0 winvsSt. Mirren(76 mins, rating 6.24)
- June 29th3-0 lossatDundee United(21 mins, rating 6.55)
- July 16th2-2 drawatKilmarnock(59 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.05)
Next fixture
Simon Murray and Dundee are next in action on March 4th against Celtic in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Celtic vs Dundee match preview.
Teammates at Dundee
Simon Murray currently plays alongside Callum Jones, Brad Halliday, Owen Bevan, Harry Sharp, Žan Bešir, Alan Forrest, Ethan Hamilton, Kieran O'Hara, Simon Murray, Ashley Hay, Ryan Astley, Joe Westley, Joe Bevan, Finlay Robertson, Aaron Donnelly, Charlie Reilly, Drey Wright, Imari Samuels, I. Odutayo and Ryan Finnigan at Dundee.