Sam McCallum stats
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Championship
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3.80
4.10Match-by-match stats
S. McCallum
Sheff UtdDefender
S. McCallum vs Derby
5 games playedSam McCallum's next match is on Saturday at 12:30 against Derby. See how Sam McCallum did in earlier matches against Derby.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Mar 6, 2021 |
SHUvDRB
Saturday 12:30Sat 12:30Before the next match
Sheff Utd v Derby, SaturdayWhat Derby allow left backs
Position stats16 appearances at LB against Derby in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersSam McCallum 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Sam McCallum has appeared in 10 Championship matches this season, totalling 752 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Attacking stats
Sam McCallum has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 94 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam McCallum has 2 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 125 minutes. Sam McCallum has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 88th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Sam McCallum has completed 178 of 272 passes at 65% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Sam McCallum completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 84 duels .
Defending stats
Sam McCallum makes 17 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 52 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Sam McCallum has committed 8 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.7 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left back (5 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and left center back (1).
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 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 20 | 1,216 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 26 | 7.11 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.90 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 34 | 1,049 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 6.49 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.24 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.45 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 29 | 1,514 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 30 | 6.30 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 172 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7.31 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.21 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 23 | 1,136 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 6.53 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 17 | 1,272 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 27 | 7.09 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.84 |
About Sam McCallum
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Sam McCallum has scored 2 assists across 10 appearances (8 starts), totalling 752 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Sam McCallum has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.46 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam McCallum has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). Sam McCallum has contributed 6 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam McCallum has registered 17 tackles (6 won), 14 interceptions, and 52 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 178 from 272 pass attempts, a 65% pass accuracy rate. Sam McCallum has won 84 of 121 total duels.
Discipline
Sam McCallum has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 24.
About Sam McCallum
Sam McCallum is a 26-year-old defender playing for Sheffield United in the Championship, representing England. Sam McCallum is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 2 September 2000.
Most recent appearance
Sam McCallum's most recent match was away at Bristol City on January 2nd. Sheff Utd won 0-1. Sam McCallum played 21 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.76.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-1 winatBristol City(21 mins, rating 6.76)
- May 1st3-2 lossatPortsmouth(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.08)
- November 2nd3-0 winvsLincoln City(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.37)
- July 28th0-1 lossvsWolverhampton Wanderers(85 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.85)
- October 7th1-2 winatBlackburn Rovers(90 mins, rating 6.88)
Next fixture
Sam McCallum 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
Sam McCallum 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.