Scott Arfield
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Match-by-match stats
Scott Arfield 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Scott Arfield has appeared in 23 Premiership matches this season, totalling 830 minutes at an average rating of 6.55. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.11 | 33 |
| Shots | 18 | 2.00 | 85 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.70 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 40 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.54 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.76 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.70 | 26 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.54 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.11 | 39 |
Scott Arfield has taken 18 shots with 6 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Scott Arfield has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 166 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 305 | 33.10 | 33 |
| Accurate passes | 236 | 25.60 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.65 | 10 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.11 | 30 |
| Backward passes | 69 | 7.48 | 49 |
| Passes (final third) | 30 | 3.25 | 18 |
Scott Arfield has completed 236 of 305 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 33rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.33 | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 1.08 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 8 |
| Duels won | 28 | 3.04 | 6 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.65 | 24 |
| Touches | 432 | 46.80 | 25 |
| Possession lost | 105 | 11.39 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.98 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.33 | 4 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.54 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 1.41 | 66 |
Scott Arfield completes 3 dribbles at a 30% success rate and wins 28 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 1.73 | 52 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.08 | 53 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.65 | 30 |
| Clearances | 13 | 1.41 | 44 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 3.80 | 21 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Scott Arfield makes 16 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.19 | 34 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.22 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.22 | 89 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 53 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 1.52 | 8 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Scott Arfield has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (3) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Scott Arfield previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 11 | 313 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6.76 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.63 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 14 | 374 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 14 | 427 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 31 | 1,040 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 6.41 |
 Champions League | 6 | 349 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5.54 |
Premiership
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 29 | 1,607 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 6.67 |
 Europa League | 14 | 535 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 5.73 |
| Champions League | 2 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Scott Arfield
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Scott Arfield has scored 1 goal across 23 appearances (9 starts), totalling 830 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Scott Arfield has attempted 18 shots with 6 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Scott Arfield has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (30% success rate). Scott Arfield has contributed 6 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Scott Arfield has registered 16 tackles (10 won), 6 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 236 from 305 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Scott Arfield has won 28 of 74 total duels.
Discipline
Scott Arfield has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 3.
About Scott Arfield
Scott Arfield is a 37-year-old midfielder playing for Livingston in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Scott Arfield is right-footed and wears the number 37 shirt. Born on 1 November 1988.
Most recent appearance
Scott Arfield's most recent match was away at Aberdeen on November 3rd. Livingston drew 2-2. Scott Arfield played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
- December 27th1-4 lossvsKilmarnock(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 3rd2-2 drawvsAberdeen(46 mins, rating 6.38)
- November 13th0-2 winatSt. Mirren(64 mins, rating 6.59)
- July 16th3-2 lossatDundee United(71 mins, rating 6.31)
- December 30th2-2 drawvsHearts(65 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.55)
Teammates at Livingston
Scott Arfield currently plays alongside Liam Sole, Scott Pittman, Lewis Latona, Mitchell Robertson, Jack Hamilton, Andy Winter, Sam Culbert, Jérôme Prior, Robbie Muirhead, Cristian Montano, Graham Carey, Ryan McGowan, Scott Arfield, Babacar Fati, Andrew Shinnie, Joel Nouble, Jamie Smith, Stevie May, Jannik Wanner, Danny Wilson, Jeremy Bokila, Connor McLennan, Samson Lawal, Cammy Kerr, Barrie McKay, Brooklyn Kabongolo, Emmanuel Danso, Alex Tamm, Mohamad Sylla and Aidan Denholm at Livingston.