Paul Smyth stats
Northern Ireland
Match-by-match stats
P. Smyth
QPRForward
P. Smyth vs Swansea
5 games playedPaul Smyth's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against Swansea. See how Paul Smyth did in earlier matches against Swansea.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Sep 19, 2023 |
QPRvSWA
Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
QPR v Swansea, SaturdayWhat Swansea allow left midfielders
Position stats3 appearances at LM against Swansea in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersPaul Smyth 2026/2027 season stats
As a left midfielder, Paul Smyth has appeared in 10 Championship matches this season, totalling 557 minutes at an average rating of 7.05. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 10 | 557 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 7.05 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.45 |
| Total | 11 | 637 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 7.00 |
Attacking stats
Paul Smyth has taken 12 shots with 7 on target (58% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paul Smyth has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 62 minutes. Paul Smyth has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Paul Smyth has completed 107 of 141 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 9th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Paul Smyth completes 8 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 35 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
Paul Smyth makes 12 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 58th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Paul Smyth has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left midfielder (3 appearances), also at left winger (2) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
QPR squad
P. Smyth
29 yrs#11
K. Saito
25 yrs#14
A. Lloyd
23 yrs#15
R. Burrell25 yrs#16
K. Poku25 yrs#17
R. Kone
23 yrs#22
J. Obikwu22 yrs#25
R. Kolli21 yrs#26
K. Dembélé23 yrs#7
I. Chair
28 yrs#10
G. Kamara
30 yrs#18
H. Vale23 yrs#20
N. Madsen
26 yrs#24
J. Varane
25 yrs#40
23 yrs
29 yrs
23 yrs
27 yrs
24 yrs
Northern Ireland squad
C. O'Neill18 yrs#9
C. Marshall21 yrs#9
J. Magennis36 yrs#9P. Smyth29 yrs#11K. Morrison19 yrs#20
E. Galbraith25 yrs#8
J. Donley21 yrs#10
J. Devenny23 yrs#13
J. Thompson29 yrs#15
S. Charles22 yrs#19
I. Price23 yrs#21
P. Kelly22 yrs#22
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 36 | 1,857 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 28 | 6.81 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.25 |
2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 3 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.61 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 4 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.14 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 43 | 2,778 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 44 | 6.86 |
 UEFA Nations League | 6 | 133 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5.53 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 206 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.97 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 5 | 196 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7.36 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.88 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 44 | 2,184 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 36 | 6.56 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.83 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 38 | 2,852 | 10 | 3 | 33 | 22 | 7.10 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Paul Smyth
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Paul Smyth has scored 3 goals across 10 appearances (7 starts), totalling 557 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Paul Smyth has attempted 12 shots with 7 on target, a 58% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.81 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paul Smyth has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 8 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (40% success rate). Paul Smyth has contributed 9 key passes and 28 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paul Smyth has registered 12 tackles (8 won), 3 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 107 from 141 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Paul Smyth has won 35 of 63 total duels.
Discipline
Paul Smyth has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 14.
About Paul Smyth
Paul Smyth is a 29-year-old forward playing for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, representing Northern Ireland. Paul Smyth is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 10 September 1997.
Most recent appearance
Paul Smyth's most recent match was away at Birmingham City on January 2nd. QPR lost 3-0. Paul Smyth played 81 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
- January 2nd3-0 lossatBirmingham City(81 mins, rating 6.46)
- May 1st4-1 winvsDerby County(77 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.47)
- September 2nd1-1 drawatWest Ham United(60 mins, rating 7.14)
- September 10th0-0 drawvsGeorgia(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 24th0-3 winatUkraine(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Paul Smyth and Queens Park Rangers are next in action on March 3rd against Swansea City in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Queens Park Rangers vs Swansea City match preview.
Teammates at Queens Park Rangers
Paul Smyth currently plays alongside Dennis Cirkin, Boy Kemper, Jonathan Varane, Liam Morrison, Koki Saito, Ilias Chair, Nicolas Madsen, Jake Clarke-Salter, Tariq Lamptey, Rayan Kolli, Justin Obikwu, Ronnie Edwards, Matteo Salamon, Glen Kamara, Calum Ward, Rumarn Burrell, Pierce Charles, Harvey Vale, Kwame Poku, Alfie Lloyd, Jimmy Dunne, Paul Smyth, Karamoko Dembélé, Kealey Adamson, Amadou Mbengue and Richard Kone at Queens Park Rangers.