Liam Kitching stats
Republic of Ireland
Match-by-match stats
L. Kitching
Sheff UtdDefender
L. Kitching vs Derby
7 games played, 2 more on the benchLiam Kitching's next match is on Saturday at 12:30 against Derby. See how Liam Kitching did in earlier matches against Derby.
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SHUvDRB
Saturday 12:30Sat 12:30Before the next match
Sheff Utd v Derby, SaturdayWhat Derby allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Derby in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
Best odds on L. Kitching
Odds OutliersLiam Kitching 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Liam Kitching has appeared in 7 Championship matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 7 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 6.83 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.06 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.43 |
| Total | 10 | 837 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 6.64 |
Attacking stats
Liam Kitching has taken 7 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Liam Kitching has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 315 minutes. Liam Kitching has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Liam Kitching has completed 222 of 284 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Liam Kitching completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
Liam Kitching makes 16 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 36 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 83rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Liam Kitching has committed 9 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left center back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Sheff Utd squad
T. Cannon
23 yrs#9
J. Ayew
35 yrs#10
R. Donovan
19 yrs#11
B. Brereton Díaz
27 yrs#22
T. Campbell26 yrs#23
R. Martin Oné
20 yrs#26
P. Bamford33 yrs#45
O. Arblaster22 yrs#4
J. Rothwell31 yrs#7
H. Dewan Choudhury
29 yrs#8
T. Chong
26 yrs#19
K. Phillips30 yrs#27
S. frederick Peck22 yrs#42
J. Riedewald
30 yrs#44
27 yrs
34 yrsRepublic of Ireland squad
O. Elding20 yrs#7T. Cannon23 yrs#9
R. Vata21 yrs#11
T. Parrott24 yrs#19
C. Ogbene29 yrs#27
A. Idah25 yrs#33
C. Coventry26 yrs#6
J. Moylan25 yrs#8
J. Molumby27 yrs#8
F. Azaz26 yrs#10
J. Knight25 yrs#12
K. Phillips24 yrs#88
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 38 | 3,338 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 41 | 7.02 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.67 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.64 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 29 | 2,495 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 38 | 7.09 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.45 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 210 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 28 | 2,236 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 6.95 |
 League One | 4 | 345 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.06 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 333 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7.11 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 48 | 4,325 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 53 | 6.95 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.63 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 32 | 2,627 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 51 | 6.73 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Liam Kitching
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Liam Kitching has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. Liam Kitching has attempted 7 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.55 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Liam Kitching has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Liam Kitching has contributed 2 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Liam Kitching has registered 16 tackles (9 won), 13 interceptions, and 36 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 222 from 284 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Liam Kitching has won 33 of 57 total duels.
Discipline
Liam Kitching has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 0.
About Liam Kitching
Liam Kitching is a 27-year-old defender playing for Sheffield United in the Championship, representing Republic of Ireland. Liam Kitching is left-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 25 September 1999.
Most recent appearance
Liam Kitching's most recent match was away at Bristol City on January 2nd. Sheff Utd won 0-1. Liam Kitching played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.72.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-1 winatBristol City(90 mins, rating 7.72)
- May 1st3-2 lossatPortsmouth(90 mins, rating 6.37)
- November 2nd3-0 winvsLincoln City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7)
- December 14th1-1 drawvsIsrael(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 27th2-2 drawvsAustria(27 mins, rating 5.14)
Next fixture
Liam Kitching and Sheffield United are next in action on November 19th against Derby County 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 Sheffield United
Liam Kitching currently plays alongside Jamie Shackleton, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Japhet Tanganga, Sam McCallum, Patrick Bamford, Romelle Donovan, Matt Doherty, Joe Rothwell, Jaïro Riedewald, Liam Kitching, Tom Cannon, Harrison Burrows, Tyrese Campbell, Ben Brereton Díaz, Jamal Baptiste, Tahith Chong, Hamza Dewan Choudhury, Jordan Ayew, Oliver Arblaster, Michael Cooper, Kalvin Phillips, Sydie frederick Peck, Mark McGuinness, Adam Davies, Ryan Martin Oné and Femi Seriki at Sheffield United.