Simon Murray
Scotland
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Simon Murray 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Simon Murray has appeared in 2 Premiership matches this season, totalling 125 minutes at an average rating of 6.54. 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 | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.70 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.70 | 29 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.72 | 89 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.40 | 54 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.44 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 21 |
Simon Murray has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 125 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 11th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Simon Murray has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 63 minutes. Simon Murray has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 20 | 14.40 | 32 |
| Accurate passes | 16 | 11.50 | 39 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Backward passes | 3 | 2.16 | 4 |
| Passes (final third) | 2 | 1.44 | 25 |
Simon Murray has completed 16 of 20 passes at 80% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 32nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 4 | 2.88 | 32 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.72 | 39 |
| Touches | 30 | 21.60 | 4 |
| Possession lost | 8 | 5.76 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.44 | 96 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 1.44 | 68 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.72 | 46 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Simon Murray completes 0 dribbles and wins 4 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.72 | 39 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.72 | 54 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.72 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 4.32 | 82 |
| 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 | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Simon Murray makes 1 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 125 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 39th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.72 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 2.16 | 54 |
| 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 |
Simon Murray has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
PremiershipMainly striker (1 appearance), also at left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Simon Murray previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 32 | 1,986 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 22 | 6.64 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 38 | 3,122 | 16 | 3 | 25 | 20 | 7.07 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Simon Murray has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 125 minutes. Simon Murray has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simon Murray has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Simon Murray has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simon Murray has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 16 from 20 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Simon Murray has won 4 of 12 total duels.
Discipline
Simon Murray has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 2.
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 May 7th. Dundee won 2-0. Simon Murray played 65 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.56.
Recent matches
- December 29th0-2 winatDundee United(0 mins)
- May 7th2-0 winvsAberdeen(65 mins, rating 6.56)
- March 4th1-0 lossatCeltic(60 mins, rating 6.53)
- December 27th3-2 winvsAberdeen(13 mins, rating 6.45)
- March 15th3-0 winvsLivingston(69 mins, rating 6.54)
Next fixture
Simon Murray and Dundee are next in action on October 1st against Hearts in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hearts vs Dundee match preview.
Teammates at Dundee
Simon Murray currently plays alongside Owen Goodman, Callum Jones, Bobby Wales, Ethan Hamilton, Joe Wright, Matai Akinmboni, Simon Murray, Charlie Reilly, Drey Wright, Ryan Finnigan, Brad Halliday, Ashley Hay, Kieran O'Hara, Idris Odutayo, Imari Samuels, Owen Bevan, Jack Moorhouse, Finlay Robertson, Alan Forrest, Harry Sharp, Ryan Astley, Zan Besir, Joe Bevan, Joe Westley and Bradley Fink at Dundee.