Sean Longstaff stats
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S. Longstaff
LeedsMidfielder
S. Longstaff vs Sunderland
1 game played, 1 more on the benchSean Longstaff's next match is on Sunday at 16:30 against Sunderland. See how Sean Longstaff did in earlier matches against Sunderland.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Jan 6, 2024 |
SUNvLEE
Sunday 16:30Sun 16:30Before the next match
Sunderland v Leeds, SundayWhat Sunderland allow right central midfielders
Position stats5 appearances at RCM against Sunderland in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premier League.
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Odds OutliersSean Longstaff 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Sean Longstaff has appeared in 23 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,017 minutes at an average rating of 6.34. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2025/2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 23 | 1,017 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 39 | 6.34 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 181 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5.37 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.01 |
| Total | 28 | 1,318 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 48 | 6.23 |
Attacking stats
Sean Longstaff has taken 16 shots with 4 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 64 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sean Longstaff has 2 assists and 25 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 42 minutes. Sean Longstaff has set up 27 shots for teammates, worth 1.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Sean Longstaff has completed 380 of 449 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 28 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 41st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Sean Longstaff completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 67 duels .
Defending stats
Sean Longstaff makes 39 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 26 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Sean Longstaff has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right central midfielder (9 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Leeds squad
D. James
28 yrs#7
D. Calvert-Lewin
29 yrs#9
H. Wilson29 yrs#10
L. Nmecha
27 yrs#14
N. Okafor
26 yrs#19
J. Bahoya
21 yrs#23
M. Joseph
23 yrs
E. Ampadu26 yrs#4S. Longstaff28 yrs#8
B. Aaronson
25 yrs#11
A. Stach27 yrs#18
A. Tanaka
28 yrs#22
I. Gruev
26 yrs#44
27 yrs
23 yrs
27 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 134 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6.55 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 25 | 803 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 5.63 |
| Carabao Cup | 5 | 266 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5.71 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6.96 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 | 2,752 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 54 | 6.71 |
 Champions League | 5 | 354 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7.00 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 362 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.19 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.04 |
Champions League2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 33 | 2,515 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 42 | 6.74 |
| Carabao Cup | 7 | 562 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 7.10 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.94 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 24 | 1,471 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 54 | 6.08 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.75 |
About Sean Longstaff
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Sean Longstaff has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 23 appearances (10 starts), totalling 1017 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Sean Longstaff has attempted 16 shots with 4 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.25 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sean Longstaff has created 24 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Sean Longstaff has contributed 25 key passes and 54 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sean Longstaff has registered 39 tackles (23 won), 12 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 380 from 449 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Sean Longstaff has won 67 of 130 total duels.
Discipline
Sean Longstaff has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 17.
About Sean Longstaff
Sean Longstaff is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Leeds United in the Premier League, representing England. Sean Longstaff is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 30 October 1997.
Most recent appearance
Sean Longstaff's most recent match was at home against Manchester United on August 17th. Leeds drew 1-1. Sean Longstaff played 9 minutes with a match rating of 6.55.
Recent matches
- August 17th1-1 drawvsManchester United(9 mins, rating 6.55)
- July 21st2-1 lossatArsenal(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 18th0-0 drawvsCrystal Palace(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 22nd4-1 winvsNewcastle United(2 mins, rating 0)
- July 24th6-3 lossatChelsea(67 mins, rating 6.13)
Next fixture
Sean Longstaff and Leeds United are next in action on March 11th against Sunderland in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sunderland vs Leeds United match preview.
Teammates at Leeds United
Sean Longstaff currently plays alongside Anton Stach, Mateo Joseph, Jayden Bogle, Ilia Gruev, Brenden Aaronson, Jaka Bijol, Alex Cairns, Ao Tanaka, Nico Elvedi, Tarik Muharemović, Gabriel Gudmundsson, James Justin, James Trafford, Daniel James, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor, Sean Longstaff, Lukas Nmecha, Ethan Ampadu, Jean-Mattéo Bahoya, Joe Rodon, Melvin Bard, Harry Wilson and Michael Zetterer at Leeds United.