Macaulay Tait
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Match-by-match stats
Macaulay Tait 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Macaulay Tait has appeared in 33 Premiership matches this season, totalling 2,456 minutes at an average rating of 6.51. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.11 | 33 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.40 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 18.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 43 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.18 | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.15 | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.50 | 13 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.40 | 16 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.07 | 28 |
Macaulay Tait has taken 11 shots with 2 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 223 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 8th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Macaulay Tait has 3 assists and 15 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 223 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 974 | 35.70 | 46 |
| Accurate passes | 772 | 28.30 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Long balls won | 35 | 1.28 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.18 | 35 |
| Backward passes | 217 | 7.95 | 69 |
| Passes (final third) | 141 | 5.17 | 47 |
Macaulay Tait has completed 772 of 974 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 46th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.37 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 0.77 | 19 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 80 | 2.93 | 4 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 0.51 | 13 |
| Touches | 1324 | 48.50 | 30 |
| Possession lost | 304 | 11.14 | 32 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 0.73 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 0.88 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 18 | 0.66 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 29 | 1.06 | 44 |
Macaulay Tait completes 10 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 80 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 37 | 1.36 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 0.73 | 16 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 0.81 | 41 |
| Clearances | 30 | 1.10 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 94 | 3.44 | 17 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.07 | 84 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 67 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Macaulay Tait makes 37 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 0.92 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.29 | 65 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 3.13 | n/a | 13 |
| Foul involvements | 49 | 1.80 | 20 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Macaulay Tait has committed 25 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.1 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly left central midfielder (10 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (8) and right defensive midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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St. Johnstone squad
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Macaulay Tait previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership Play-Offs | 4 | 275 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.00 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 12 | 333 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6.61 |
PremiershipAbout Macaulay Tait
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Macaulay Tait has scored 3 assists across 33 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2456 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Macaulay Tait has attempted 11 shots with 2 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Macaulay Tait has created 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (48% success rate). Macaulay Tait has contributed 15 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Macaulay Tait has registered 37 tackles (20 won), 22 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 772 from 974 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Macaulay Tait has won 80 of 186 total duels.
Discipline
Macaulay Tait has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 24.
About Macaulay Tait
Macaulay Tait is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for St. Johnstone in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Macaulay Tait is left-footed. Born on 27 August 2005.
Most recent appearance
Macaulay Tait's most recent match was away at Kilmarnock on December 27th. St. Johnstone lost 1-4. Macaulay Tait played 85 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- December 27th1-4 lossvsKilmarnock(85 mins, rating 6.43)
- December 16th0-0 drawatDundee United(90 mins, rating 6.65)
- March 15th3-0 lossatDundee(90 mins, rating 6.31)
- November 3rd2-2 drawvsAberdeen(44 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.85)
- November 13th0-2 winatSt. Mirren(26 mins, rating 6.49)
Next fixture
Macaulay Tait and St. Johnstone are next in action on October 22nd against Kilmarnock in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock match preview.
Teammates at St. Johnstone
Macaulay Tait currently plays alongside R. Paton, Ross Sinclair, Morgan Boyes, T. Steven, Macaulay Tait, Kyle Thomson, Toby Steward, Zach Mitchell, Kai Fotheringham, Josh Fowler, Reece McAlear, Louis Lloyd, C. Diabate, Jack Baird, J. Holt, Matthew Foulds, Sam Stanton, Jamie Gullan, Danny Finlayson, Logan Chalmers, Unax Álvarez, B. Mikulić, Matty Todd, Liam Smith and C. Hepburn at St. Johnstone.