Kal Naismith stats
Scotland
Match-by-match stats
K. Naismith
LutonDefender
K. Naismith vs Barnsley
5 games playedKal Naismith's next match is tomorrow at 19:45 against Barnsley. See how Kal Naismith did in earlier matches against Barnsley.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 5, 2021 |
LUTvBRS
Tomorrow 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Luton v Barnsley, TomorrowWhat Barnsley allow left backs
Position stats13 appearances at LB against Barnsley in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersKal Naismith 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Kal Naismith has appeared in 5 League One matches this season, totalling 362 minutes at an average rating of 6.47. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 5 | 362 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 6.47 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.44 |
| Total | 6 | 452 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 6.63 |
Attacking stats
Kal Naismith has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 362 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 14th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kal Naismith has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 91 minutes. Kal Naismith has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Kal Naismith has completed 164 of 218 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Kal Naismith completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 28 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
Kal Naismith makes 15 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 22 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 24 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Kal Naismith has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Luton squad
C. Marshall
21 yrs#9
E. Alford Anthony Lawrence
21 yrs#11
S. Morris24 yrs#14
T. Mendel-Idowu21 yrs#17
N. Wells
36 yrs#21
I. Jones
27 yrs#25G. Kodua22 yrs#30
D. Cole31 yrs#44
H. Odoffin28 yrs#2
S. Sandal
23 yrs#4J. Richards19 yrs#7
L. Walsh29 yrs#8
J. Donley21 yrs#10
D. Gore22 yrs#16
J. Clark33 yrs#18
S. Baptiste28 yrs#26
K. Palmer
29 yrs#45
34 yrs
28 yrs
23 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 38 | 3,124 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 62 | 6.96 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.35 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 16 | 743 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 6.51 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.04 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 13 | 886 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 7.17 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 119 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.25 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 25 | 1,977 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 53 | 7.18 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 264 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.45 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7.80 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 44 | 3,876 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 61 | 7.21 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Kal Naismith
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Kal Naismith has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 362 minutes. Kal Naismith has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kal Naismith has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). Kal Naismith has contributed 4 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kal Naismith has registered 15 tackles (12 won), 3 interceptions, and 22 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 164 from 218 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Kal Naismith has won 28 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Kal Naismith has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 4.
About Kal Naismith
Kal Naismith is a 34-year-old defender playing for Luton Town in the League One, representing Scotland. Kal Naismith is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 18 February 1992.
Most recent appearance
Kal Naismith's most recent match was away at Milton Keynes Dons on September 20th. Luton lost 2-1. Kal Naismith played 90 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.6.
Recent matches
- September 20th2-1 lossatMilton Keynes Dons(90 mins, rating 6.6)
- November 2nd1-4 winatWycombe Wanderers(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.45)
- May 5th0-1 lossvsBradford City(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 9th2-1 lossatStevenage(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 4th1-1 drawvsLeyton Orient(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Kal Naismith and Luton Town are next in action on October 4th against Barnsley in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Luton Town vs Barnsley match preview.
Teammates at Luton Town
Kal Naismith currently plays alongside Dan Gore, Jake Richards, Jamie Donley, Josh Keeley, Emilio Alford Anthony Lawrence, Shandon Baptiste, Mads Andersen, Jordan Clark, Nahki Wells, Liam Walsh, George Johnston, James Shea, Sverre Sandal, Joe Johnson, Tudor Mendel-Idowu, Harrison Ashby, Gideon Kodua, Shayden Morris, Kal Naismith, Kasey Palmer, Devante Cole, Teden Mengi, Hakeem Odoffin, Isaiah Jones, Callum Marshall and Reuell Walters at Luton Town.