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Height
17
Shirt
25 years
Oct 5, 2000
Right
Preferred foot
England
Country
€246K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder, Attacking Midfielder
DM
CM
AM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches16%Shot attempts11%Goals37%
Chances created26%Aerial duels won50%Defensive contributions71%

League One 2025/2026

1
Goals
0
Assists
18
Started
20
Matches
1,631
Minutes played
6.62
Rating
5
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
Match stats

yesterday

Peterborough United
L6-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.3

Jan 31

Lincoln City
L0-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.4

Jan 27

Wycombe Wanderers
L2-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.9

Jan 24

Doncaster Rovers
D3-3
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Jan 17

Bolton Wanderers
L0-1
88
0
0
0
0
6.4

Jan 9

Preston North End
W0-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Dec 26, 2025

Bradford City
L2-1
86
0
0
0
1
5.0

Dec 20, 2025

Blackpool
L0-2
75
0
0
0
0
5.6

Dec 13, 2025

Huddersfield Town
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Dec 6, 2025

Barrow
D2-2
120
0
0
0
0
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Wigan Athletic

yesterday

League One
Peterborough United
6-1
90‎’‎
7.3

Jan 31

League One
Lincoln City
0-1
90‎’‎
6.4

Jan 27

League One
Wycombe Wanderers
2-0
90‎’‎
6.9

Jan 24

League One
Doncaster Rovers
3-3
90‎’‎
7.4

Jan 17

League One
Bolton Wanderers
0-1
88‎’‎
6.4
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 33%
  • 9Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.44xG
3 - 0
Shot typeRight footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.18xG0.74xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,631

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.46
xG on target (xGOT)
0.90
Non-penalty xG
0.46
Shots
9
Shots on target
3

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
1.22
Successful passes
588
Successful passes %
85.5%
Accurate long balls
41
Accurate long balls %
64.1%
Chances created
13
Successful crosses
2
Successful crosses %
40.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
10
Successful dribbles %
76.9%
Duels won
83
Duels won %
50.9%
Aerial duels won
19
Aerial duels won %
47.5%
Touches
914
Touches in opposition box
10
Dispossessed
13
Fouls won
12

Defending

Tackles
43
Interceptions
24
Blocked shots
5
Fouls committed
31
Recoveries
75
Possession won final 3rd
5
Dribbled past
12
Clearances
29
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded while on pitch
29
xG against while on pitch
26.24

Discipline

Yellow cards
5
Red cards
1

News

About

Matthew Smith is a 25-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Wigan Athletic, born on October 5, 2000, who is right-footed. Follow Matthew Smith on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Matthew Smith has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,631 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.62, 5 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Matthew Smith's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matthew Smith's next match is on February 10, 2026 when Wigan Athletic face Reading in the League One.

Explore Matthew Smith's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matthew Smith's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matthew Smith currently plays for Wigan Athletic alongside Sam Tickle, Isaac Mabaya, Morgan Fox, Will Aimson, Steven Sessegnon, Jensen Weir, Fraser Murray, Callum Wright, Christian Saydee, Joe Taylor, Dara Costelloe, Tom Watson, Ryan Trevitt, Jason Kerr, Babajide Adeeko, Luke Robinson, Callum McManaman, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, James Carragher, Harry McHugh, Caylan Vickers, Joe Adams, Leo Graham, Toby Savin, Jack Hunt, Owen Moxon, Tyrese Francois, Maleace Asamoah, Harrison Bettoni, Joseph Hungbo, Llyton Chapman, Adam Moseley, Josh Robinson, and Jack Rogers. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matthew Smith's career has also included time at Arsenal, Doncaster Rovers, Charlton Athletic, and Swindon Town.

Matthew Smith is from England, and the national teams include Adam Wharton, Alex Scott, Bukayo Saka, Daniel Burn, Dean Henderson, Declan Rice, Djed Spence, Eberechi Eze, Elliot Anderson, Ezri Konsa, Harry Kane, James Trafford, Jarell Quansah, Jarrod Bowen, John Stones, Jordan Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham, Marc Guehi, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Nico O'Reilly, Phil Foden, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Agnes Beever-Jones, Alessia Russo, Anna Moorhouse, Anouk Denton, Beth Mead, Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone, Ellie Roebuck, Esme Morgan, Freya Godfrey, Georgia Stanway, Grace Clinton, Grace Fisk, Jessica Park, Keira Walsh, Khiara Keating, Laura Blindkilde, Lauren Hemp, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Lucia Kendall, Lucy Bronze, Maya Le Tissier, Missy Bo Kearns, Niamh Charles, Sophie Baggaley, and Taylor Hinds. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Matthew Smith has won 2 titles: FA Cup (2019/2020) with Arsenal and Premier League 2 (2017/2018) with Arsenal U23.

Matthew Smith has competed in League One, FA Cup, EFL Cup, EFL Trophy Final Stage, and Premier League 2 Division 1. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matthew Smith, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matthew Smith to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches16%Shot attempts11%Goals37%
Chances created26%Aerial duels won50%Defensive contributions71%

Career

Senior career

Wigan Athletic (Free transfer)Jul 2023 - now
81
3
49
0
8
0
27
2

Youth career

29
2
3
0
22
1
50
9
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Arsenal

England
1
FA Cup(19/20)

Arsenal U23

England
1
Premier League 2(17/18)

News

About

Matthew Smith is a 25-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Wigan Athletic, born on October 5, 2000, who is right-footed. Follow Matthew Smith on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Matthew Smith has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,631 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.62, 5 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Matthew Smith's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matthew Smith's next match is on February 10, 2026 when Wigan Athletic face Reading in the League One.

Explore Matthew Smith's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matthew Smith's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matthew Smith currently plays for Wigan Athletic alongside Sam Tickle, Isaac Mabaya, Morgan Fox, Will Aimson, Steven Sessegnon, Jensen Weir, Fraser Murray, Callum Wright, Christian Saydee, Joe Taylor, Dara Costelloe, Tom Watson, Ryan Trevitt, Jason Kerr, Babajide Adeeko, Luke Robinson, Callum McManaman, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, James Carragher, Harry McHugh, Caylan Vickers, Joe Adams, Leo Graham, Toby Savin, Jack Hunt, Owen Moxon, Tyrese Francois, Maleace Asamoah, Harrison Bettoni, Joseph Hungbo, Llyton Chapman, Adam Moseley, Josh Robinson, and Jack Rogers. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matthew Smith's career has also included time at Arsenal, Doncaster Rovers, Charlton Athletic, and Swindon Town.

Matthew Smith is from England, and the national teams include Adam Wharton, Alex Scott, Bukayo Saka, Daniel Burn, Dean Henderson, Declan Rice, Djed Spence, Eberechi Eze, Elliot Anderson, Ezri Konsa, Harry Kane, James Trafford, Jarell Quansah, Jarrod Bowen, John Stones, Jordan Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham, Marc Guehi, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Nico O'Reilly, Phil Foden, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Agnes Beever-Jones, Alessia Russo, Anna Moorhouse, Anouk Denton, Beth Mead, Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone, Ellie Roebuck, Esme Morgan, Freya Godfrey, Georgia Stanway, Grace Clinton, Grace Fisk, Jessica Park, Keira Walsh, Khiara Keating, Laura Blindkilde, Lauren Hemp, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Lucia Kendall, Lucy Bronze, Maya Le Tissier, Missy Bo Kearns, Niamh Charles, Sophie Baggaley, and Taylor Hinds. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Matthew Smith has won 2 titles: FA Cup (2019/2020) with Arsenal and Premier League 2 (2017/2018) with Arsenal U23.

Matthew Smith has competed in League One, FA Cup, EFL Cup, EFL Trophy Final Stage, and Premier League 2 Division 1. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matthew Smith, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matthew Smith to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.