Tom Cairney
EnglandPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Tom Cairney 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Tom Cairney has appeared in 24 Premier League matches this season, totalling 764 minutes at an average rating of 5.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 24 | 764 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 5.92 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 245 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7.29 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 99 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7.30 |
| Total | 29 | 1,108 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 6.16 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.24 | 57 |
| Shots | 17 | 2.00 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Shot accuracy | 12.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.94 | 97 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.94 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.30 | 63 |
| Chances created | 10 | 1.18 | 66 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 7 |
Tom Cairney has taken 17 shots with 2 on target (12% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 45 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Tom Cairney has 0 assists and 11 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 76 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 15th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 692 | 81.50 | 99 |
| Accurate passes | 641 | 75.50 | 99 |
| Pass accuracy | 93.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 2.71 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.12 | 74 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.24 | 40 |
| Backward passes | 134 | 15.79 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 68 | 8.01 | 84 |
Tom Cairney has completed 641 of 692 passes at 93% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.47 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.94 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 32 | 3.77 | 18 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.18 | 72 |
| Touches | 785 | 92.50 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 75 | 8.84 | 14 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.82 | 55 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 1.30 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.47 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 1.06 | 48 |
Tom Cairney completes 4 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 0.82 | 5 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.35 | 2 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.47 | 20 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.82 | 21 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 43 | 5.07 | 74 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Tom Cairney makes 7 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 109 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.18 | 49 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.35 | 84 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 3.33 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 2.47 | 48 |
| 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 |
Tom Cairney has committed 10 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Tom Cairney previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 25 | 612 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 6.79 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.24 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 34 | 1,500 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 24 | 6.97 |
| Carabao Cup | 6 | 422 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 33 | 998 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 17 | 5.95 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 259 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 5.58 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 26 | 1,548 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 23 | 7.20 |
About Tom Cairney
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Tom Cairney has scored 2 goals across 24 appearances (6 starts), totalling 764 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Tom Cairney has attempted 17 shots with 2 on target, a 12% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Tom Cairney has created 10 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (50% success rate). Tom Cairney has contributed 11 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Tom Cairney has registered 7 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 641 from 692 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. Tom Cairney has won 32 of 60 total duels.
Discipline
Tom Cairney has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 11.
About Tom Cairney
Tom Cairney is a 35-year-old midfielder playing for Fulham in the Premier League, representing England. Tom Cairney is left-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 20 January 1991.
Most recent appearance
Tom Cairney's most recent match was away at Newcastle United on May 20th. Fulham won 2-0. Tom Cairney played 30 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.76.
Recent matches
- May 20th2-0 winvsNewcastle United(30 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.76)
- February 7th1-1 drawatWolverhampton Wanderers(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 15th0-1 lossvsAFC Bournemouth(76 mins, rating 7.2)
- April 27th3-0 lossatArsenal(27 mins, rating 6.38)
- August 1st1-0 winvsAston Villa(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Fulham
Tom Cairney currently plays alongside Bernd Leno, Kenny Tete, Rodrigo Muniz, Timothy Castagne, Jorge Cuenca, Issa Diop, Harrison Reed, Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe, Calvin Bassey, Ryan Sessegnon, Antonee Robinson, Benjamin Lecomte, Joachim Andersen, Oscar Bobb, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Tom Cairney, Luke Harris, Kevin, Josh King and Saša Lukić at Fulham.