Dion Sanderson stats
England
Match-by-match stats
D. Sanderson
DerbyDefender
D. Sanderson vs Sheff Utd
4 games played, 4 more on the benchDion Sanderson's next match is on Saturday at 12:30 against Sheff Utd. See how Dion Sanderson did in earlier matches against Sheff Utd.
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SHUvDRB
Saturday 12:30Sat 12:30Before the next match
Sheff Utd v Derby, SaturdayWhat Sheff Utd allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Sheff Utd in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersDion Sanderson 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Dion Sanderson has appeared in 10 Championship matches this season, totalling 856 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Attacking stats
Dion Sanderson has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 428 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 15th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dion Sanderson has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Dion Sanderson has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Dion Sanderson has completed 377 of 424 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Dion Sanderson completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 46 duels .
Defending stats
Dion Sanderson makes 10 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 48 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 86 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Dion Sanderson has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left center back (6 appearances), also at right center back (2) and center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Derby squad
P. Agyemang
25 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
37 yrs
28 yrs
28 yrs
24 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 38 | 3,165 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 6.67 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.88 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 12 | 576 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.79 |
 League One | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.71 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.73 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 37 | 3,302 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 6.94 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.83 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 31 | 2,699 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 50 | 6.99 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4.49 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 26 | 2,090 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 6.82 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.14 |
About Dion Sanderson
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Dion Sanderson has featured across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 856 minutes. Dion Sanderson has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.81 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dion Sanderson has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dion Sanderson has registered 10 tackles (7 won), 13 interceptions, and 48 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 377 from 424 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Dion Sanderson has won 46 of 86 total duels.
Discipline
Dion Sanderson has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 4.
About Dion Sanderson
Dion Sanderson is a 26-year-old defender playing for Derby County in the Championship, representing England. Dion Sanderson is right-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 15 December 1999.
Most recent appearance
Dion Sanderson's most recent match was at home against Stoke City on January 2nd. Derby lost 0-1. Dion Sanderson played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.29.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-1 lossvsStoke City(90 mins, rating 7.29)
- May 1st4-1 lossatQueens Park Rangers(90 mins, rating 6.12)
- November 2nd1-1 drawvsWrexham(90 mins, rating 6.56)
- May 5th1-1 drawatBurnley(90 mins, rating 6.88)
- November 22nd1-2 lossvsBirmingham City(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Dion Sanderson and Derby County are next in action on November 19th against Sheffield United in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sheffield United vs Derby County match preview.
Teammates at Derby County
Dion Sanderson currently plays alongside Richard O'Donnell, Derry Murkin, Patrick Agyemang, Craig Forsyth, Jacob Widell Zetterström, Sammie Szmodics, Alex Mowatt, Eiran Cashin, Bobby Clark, Lewis Travis, Ryan Nyambe, Joe Ward, Charlie Taylor, Sondre Langås, Jack Robinson, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Mohammed Fuseini, Nicholas Bilokapic, Oscar Fraulo, Max Johnston, Rhian Brewster, Josh Vickers, Filip Bilbija, Henrik Meister, Ryan Hedges, Carlton Morris, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, David Ozoh, Matt Clarke and Dion Sanderson at Derby County.