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M. Clarke
DerbyDefender
M. Clarke vs Southampton
3 games playedMatt Clarke's next match is on Sat 21 Nov at 12:30 against Southampton. See how Matt Clarke did in earlier matches against Southampton.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Mar 29, 2024 |
SOUvDRB
Sat 21 Nov 12:30Sat 12:30Before the next match
Southampton v Derby, Sat 21 NovWhat Southampton allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Southampton in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersMatt Clarke 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Matt Clarke has appeared in 45 Championship matches this season, totalling 4,022 minutes at an average rating of 7.07. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Attacking stats
Matt Clarke has taken 27 shots with 4 on target (15% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 149 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.2 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matt Clarke has 4 assists and 14 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 287 minutes. Matt Clarke has set up 18 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Matt Clarke has completed 1554 of 2016 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Matt Clarke completes 10 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 283 duels .
Defending stats
Matt Clarke makes 79 tackles and 70 interceptions , adding 419 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Matt Clarke has committed 43 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.8 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left center back (41 appearances), also at center back (3) and right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Derby squad
P. Agyemang
26 yrs#7
C. Morris
30 yrs#9
R. Brewster26 yrs#10
F. Bilbija
26 yrs#13
L. Salvesen
30 yrs#15
M. Fuseini24 yrs#16
H. Meister
22 yrs#19
R. Hedges31 yrs#26
C. Blackett-Taylor29 yrs#33
D. Ozoh21 yrs#4
B. Clark21 yrs#8
S. Szmodics31 yrs#11
A. Mowatt31 yrs#20
J. Ward31 yrs#23
L. Travis29 yrs#27
O. Fraulo22 yrs#29
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24 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 30 | 2,477 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 56 | 7.11 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.50 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 24 | 1,811 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 7.05 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.94 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 6 | 462 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6.95 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 33 | 2,752 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 51 | 7.04 |
About Matt Clarke
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Matt Clarke has scored 3 goals and 4 assists across 45 appearances (45 starts), totalling 4022 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matt Clarke has attempted 27 shots with 4 on target, a 15% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.16 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matt Clarke has created 14 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (71% success rate). Matt Clarke has contributed 14 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matt Clarke has registered 79 tackles (49 won), 70 interceptions, and 419 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1554 from 2016 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Matt Clarke has won 283 of 483 total duels.
Discipline
Matt Clarke has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 43 fouls and winning 30.
About Matt Clarke
Matt Clarke is a 30-year-old defender playing for Derby County in the Championship, representing England. Matt Clarke is left-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 22 September 1996.
Most recent appearance
Matt Clarke's most recent match was at home against Lincoln City on May 7th. Derby lost 1-2. Matt Clarke played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- May 7th1-2 lossvsLincoln City(46 mins, rating 6.51)
- October 2nd1-2 lossvsSheffield United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.21)
- November 13th2-3 winatQueens Park Rangers(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.99)
- June 17th2-1 lossatNorwich City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.48)
- June 2nd1-0 winvsOxford United(90 mins, rating 7.52)
Next fixture
Matt Clarke and Derby County are next in action on August 28th against Southampton in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Southampton vs Derby County match preview.
Teammates at Derby County
Matt Clarke currently plays alongside Rhian Brewster, Alex Mowatt, Charlie Taylor, Craig Forsyth, Eiran Cashin, Joe Ward, Patrick Agyemang, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, Sammie Szmodics, Max Johnston, Derry Murkin, Sondre Langås, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Nicholas Bilokapic, Josh Vickers, Ryan Nyambe, Jacob Widell Zetterström, Bobby Clark, Mohammed Fuseini, Jack Robinson, Oscar Fraulo, Henrik Meister, Lewis Travis, Ryan Hedges, Carlton Morris, Richard O'Donnell, Filip Bilbija, David Ozoh, Matt Clarke, Dion Sanderson and Shane Duffy at Derby County.