Dion Sanderson Stats
Club: Derby · Position: Defender · Born: 15 Dec 1999 (age 26) · Nationality: England.
Next: Southampton v Derby · Championship · Sat 21 Nov, 15:00 GMT · Southampton allow 16.0 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Dion Sanderson (Derby, defender) has 0 goals and 0 assists in 14 appearances in 2026/27 (1151 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Championship: 1.06, higher than 23% of 118 defenders. Started 13 of 14. Next: Southampton v Derby, Sat 21 Nov, 15:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Dion Sanderson has 13 appearances and 1101 minutes in the Championship 2026/27 as a defender for Derby.
Sanderson’s TACTIX Impact runs at 1.9 per match over 13 appearances in Championship matches, the 28th percentile of 481 qualifying Championship players.
Against defenders in the Championship 2026/27, Dion Sanderson stands out on 0.90 blocks per 90 (higher than 84%) and pass accuracy of 88.5% (higher than 82%); the cohort is 118 players with 450+ minutes.
Dion Sanderson (Derby) averages a TACTIX Impact of 1.8 per match across 14 appearances — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 6 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 14 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
Dion Sanderson is a defender at Derby, with 13 appearances and 1101 minutes in the Championship 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 1.9 per match across 13 appearances in Championship matches, the 28th percentile of 481 qualifying Championship players. Dion Sanderson has started 13 of 14 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 82 minutes. That is 87% of the Championship minutes available to him (1101 of 1260 across 14 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 1.42 tackles per 90 at home (635 minutes) against 0.52 away (516 minutes), all competitions 2026/27.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 118 Championship defenders with 450+ minutes: 0.90 blocks per 90 — higher than 84% and pass accuracy of 88.5% — higher than 82%. Cards per 90 is up from 0.23 last season (3173 minutes in the Championship) to 0.41 in 2026/27. Dion Sanderson recorded a tackle in 6 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Lower on the radar: Creation (fifth percentile) and Shooting (17th percentile), against 118 Defenders, Championship 2026/27 (n = 118).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 1.5, 3.1, -5.1, 4.4, 1.6 — broadly level, averaging 1.1 against a season figure of 1.8. Discipline: four yellow cards and one red card in 14 appearances in 2026/27, and 0.90 fouls per 90 in the Championship. Next up: Southampton v Derby, Sat 21 Nov, 15:00 GMT (Championship). Southampton allow 16.0 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Championship 2026/27 (n = 118): C. Taylor, Tom Atcheson and F. Lissah (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · All Competitions
Started 13 of 14 appearances, 1 from the bench · 82 minutes per appearance · 87% of the Championship minutes available (1101 of 1260).
Championship only: 13 apps · 1.9 Impact per match in 2026/27. The figures above cover all 2 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Championship Impact leaderboard.
Dion Sanderson Stats per 90 · Championship 2026/27, defender
| Stat | Dion Sanderson | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.06 | higher than 23% | 0.96 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 1.31 | higher than 68% | 1.28 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.90 | higher than 84% | 0.68 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 4.25 | higher than 40% | 3.94 |
| Duel win rate | 51.0% | higher than 16% | 52.1% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.90 | fewer than 42% | 1.19 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.41 | fewer than 8% | 0.23 |
| Passesper 90 | 41.12 | higher than 37% | 35.85 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.5% | higher than 82% | 86.7% |
Per 90 minutes over 1101 minutes in Championship 2026/27. Ranked against 118 Championship defenders with 450+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction. Last season: the same competition, 3173 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle6 of 10
- 2+ tackles3 of 10
- 1+ foul committed6 of 10
- 1+ shot1 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-09-01 to 2026-11-06, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Championship 2026/27, defender
Dion Sanderson · Defenders, Championship 2026/27 (n = 118) median
| Axis | Dion Sanderson | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.16on target 0.0% | 0.42 | 17th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 34th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.00 | 0.51 | 5th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 41.12accuracy 88.5% | 44.64 | 37th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.25success 75.0% | 0.24 | 50th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.25win rate 51.0% | 4.63 | 40th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 3.27 | 3.23 | 52nd |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.31 | 1.00 | 72nd |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 1101 minutes in Championship 2026/27. Cohort: 118 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in the Championship
1.9 per match — 28th percentile of 481 qualifying Championship players (5+ apps), 2026/27. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Tkl+Int/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Derby | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2.27 | 0.00 | 1.8 |
| 2025/26 | Derby | 40 | 1 | 0 | 2.33 | 0.11 | 2.0 |
| 2024/25 | Blackburn | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1.41 | 0.16 | 0.9 |
| 2024/25 | Birmingham | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.02 | 1.01 | -0.1 |
| 2023/24 | Birmingham | 39 | 1 | 0 | 2.25 | 0.10 | 2.3 |
| 2022/23 | Birmingham | 33 | 2 | 1 | 2.72 | 0.40 | 2.6 |
| 2021/22 | Birmingham | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3.38 | 0.20 | 2.5 |
| 2021/22 | QPR | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3.13 | 0.49 | 2.8 |
| 2020/21 | Sunderland | 26 | 1 | 0 | 2.43 | 0.10 | 2.2 |
| 2019/20 | Cardiff | 10 | 0 | 2 | 3.12 | 0.36 | 2.7 |
| 2019/20 | Wolves | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 | 0.00 | 3.5 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-06 | v Bolton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 1.5 | Match → |
| 2026-11-03 | v Norwich | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5.8 | 3.1 | Match → |
| 2026-10-24 | @ Sheffield Utd | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -5.1 | Match → | |
| 2026-10-17 | v Stoke City | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 | 4.4 | Match → |
| 2026-10-14 | @ QPR | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 1.6 | Match → |
| 2026-10-10 | v Wrexham | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 | 3.4 | Match → |
| 2026-09-19 | @ Burnley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 2.9 | Match → |
| 2026-09-09 | v West Brom | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 | 1.6 | Match → |
| 2026-09-05 | @ West Ham | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 | 3.4 | Match → |
| 2026-09-01 | @ Portsmouth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 | 2.2 | Match → |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026/27 · all competitions: Tackles 1.42 at home (635 min), 0.52 away (516 min); Interceptions 1.70 at home (635 min), 0.70 away (516 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Dion Sanderson’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does Dion Sanderson average per 90?
- Dion Sanderson averages 1.06 tackles per 90 minutes in Championship 2026/27 (1101 minutes) — higher than 23% of 118 Championship defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Dion Sanderson have this season?
- This season Dion Sanderson has 0 goals and 0 assists in 14 appearances (1151 minutes played).
- Does Dion Sanderson start every game?
- Dion Sanderson started 13 of 14 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 82 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Dion Sanderson get booked?
- Dion Sanderson was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 4 yellow and 1 red this season.
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