Sam Stanton
Scotland
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Sam Stanton 2026/2027 season stats
As a right midfielder, Sam Stanton has appeared in 4 Premiership matches this season, totalling 342 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. 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 | 36 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.26 | 64 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.80 | 74 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 36 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1.05 | 79 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.79 | 74 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 74 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.80 | 31 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.79 | 31 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.26 | 71 |
Sam Stanton has taken 7 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 49 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sam Stanton has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 114 minutes. Sam Stanton has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 115 | 30.30 | 12 |
| Accurate passes | 88 | 23.20 | 12 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.79 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 10.00 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 3.42 | 12 |
Sam Stanton has completed 88 of 115 passes at 77% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.32 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 1.58 | 55 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 16 | 4.21 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.05 | 55 |
| Touches | 186 | 48.90 | 7 |
| Possession lost | 48 | 12.63 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.53 | 36 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.53 | 19 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.53 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sam Stanton completes 5 dribbles at a 83% success rate and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.32 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.53 | 10 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.32 | 67 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.58 | 60 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 3.16 | 5 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Sam Stanton makes 5 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 68 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.79 | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.26 | 76 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.26 | 88 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 60 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.32 | 12 |
| 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 |
Sam Stanton has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right midfielder (2 appearances), also at right winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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J. Holt33 yrs#7
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Sam Stanton previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership Play-Offs | 4 | 390 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 493 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Sam Stanton
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Sam Stanton has scored 1 assist across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 342 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Sam Stanton has attempted 7 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.46 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Stanton has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (83% success rate). Sam Stanton has contributed 3 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Stanton has registered 5 tackles (2 won), 5 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 88 from 115 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Sam Stanton has won 16 of 30 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Stanton has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 2.
About Sam Stanton
Sam Stanton is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for St. Johnstone in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Sam Stanton is left-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 19 April 1994.
Most recent appearance
Sam Stanton's most recent match was away at Dundee on May 4th. St. Johnstone drew 1-1. Sam Stanton played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.23.
Recent matches
- May 4th1-1 drawatDundee(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.23)
- November 5th2-1 lossatHearts(72 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.86)
- May 7th1-0 lossatSt. Mirren(90 mins, rating 6.78)
- October 22nd4-3 winvsKilmarnock(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- September 24th4-0 lossatRoss County(90 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Sam Stanton and St. Johnstone are next in action on October 1st against Hibernian in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the St. Johnstone vs Hibernian match preview.
Teammates at St. Johnstone
Sam Stanton currently plays alongside Josh Fowler, R. Paton, Louis Lloyd, Ross Sinclair, Matty Todd, B. Mikulić, Zach Mitchell, Danny Schmidt, Josh Campbell, Kai Fotheringham, Liam Smith, Danny Finlayson, Joel Cotterill, Logan Chalmers, Matthew Foulds, Unax Álvarez, Kyle Thomson, Reece McAlear, C. Hepburn, Toby Steward, Macaulay Tait, C. Diabate, Enes Alic, J. Holt, T. Steven, Sam Stanton, Jamie Gullan and Morgan Boyes at St. Johnstone.