Thomas Sparrow Stats
Club: Motherwell · Position: Defender · Born: 6 Dec 2002 (age 23) · Nationality: Wales.
Next: Dundee Utd v Motherwell · Premiership · Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT · Dundee Utd allow 17.0 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Thomas Sparrow (Motherwell, defender) has 0 goals and 2 assists in 13 appearances in 2026/27 (1015 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Premiership: 2.51, higher than 94% of 49 defenders. Started 12 of 13. Next: Dundee Utd v Motherwell, Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Thomas Sparrow has 12 appearances and 970 minutes in the Premiership 2026/27 as a defender for Motherwell.
Sparrow’s TACTIX Impact runs at 3.2 per match over 12 appearances in Premiership matches, the 66th percentile of 240 qualifying Premiership players.
In 10 of the last 10 appearances that recorded it, Thomas Sparrow had a tackle (all competitions).
Thomas Sparrow (Motherwell) averages a TACTIX Impact of 3 per match across 13 appearances, and has zero goals and two assists in 13 appearances in 2026/27 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 31 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 13 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
Thomas Sparrow is a defender at Motherwell, with 12 appearances and 970 minutes in the Premiership 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 3.2 per match across 12 appearances in Premiership matches, the 66th percentile of 240 qualifying Premiership players. Thomas Sparrow has started 12 of 13 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 78 minutes. That is 90% of the Premiership minutes available to him (970 of 1080 across 12 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 0.74 interceptions per 90 at home (484 minutes) against 0.51 away (531 minutes), all competitions 2026/27.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 49 Premiership defenders with 432+ minutes: 2.51 tackles per 90 — higher than 94% and pass accuracy of 87.0% — higher than 84%. Cards per 90 is up from 0.17 last season (1552 minutes in the Premiership) to 0.37 in 2026/27. Thomas Sparrow recorded a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, Premiership 2026/27 (n = 49): Dribbling (elite, 90th percentile) and Creation (elite, 88th percentile). Lower on the radar: Discipline (12th percentile — fewer is better on this axis) and Shooting (29th percentile), against 49 Defenders, Premiership 2026/27 (n = 49).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 3.1, 0.7, 0.9, 2.9, 4.2 — trending down, averaging 2.4 against a season figure of 3.0. Discipline: four yellow cards in 13 appearances in 2026/27, and 1.21 fouls per 90 in the Premiership. Next up: Dundee Utd v Motherwell, Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 GMT (Premiership). Dundee Utd allow 17.0 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Premiership 2026/27 (n = 49): J. Altena, R. Strain and D. Sterling (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · All Competitions
Started 12 of 13 appearances, 1 from the bench · 78 minutes per appearance · 90% of the Premiership minutes available (970 of 1080).
Premiership only: 12 apps · 3.2 Impact per match in 2026/27. The figures above cover all 2 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Premiership Impact leaderboard.
Thomas Sparrow Stats per 90 · Premiership 2026/27, defender
| Stat | Thomas Sparrow | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 2.51 | higher than 94% | 2.15 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 0.65 | higher than 12% | 0.81 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.37 | higher than 35% | 0.35 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 4.92 | higher than 53% | 4.29 |
| Duel win rate | 50.5% | higher than 20% | 40.2% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 1.21 | fewer than 18% | 0.87 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.37 | fewer than 10% | 0.17 |
| Passesper 90 | 52.79 | higher than 67% | 47.09 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | higher than 84% | 86.7% |
Per 90 minutes over 970 minutes in Premiership 2026/27. Ranked against 49 Premiership defenders with 432+ 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, 1552 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle10 of 10
- 2+ tackles7 of 10
- 1+ foul committed5 of 10
- 1+ shot2 of 10
- Booked3 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-08-30 to 2026-10-31, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Premiership 2026/27, defender
Thomas Sparrow · Defenders, Premiership 2026/27 (n = 49) median
| Axis | Thomas Sparrow | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.28on target 33.3% | 0.42 | 29th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 32nd |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 1.30 | 0.48 | 88th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 52.79accuracy 87.0% | 48.40 | 67th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.93success 41.7% | 0.25 | 90th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.92win rate 50.5% | 4.88 | 53rd |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 3.53 | 2.98 | 63rd |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.58 | 1.00 | 88th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 970 minutes in Premiership 2026/27. Cohort: 49 players with 432+ minutes — an early-season floor; it rises to 450 as the season goes on, so early cohorts are small.
Where That Sits in the Premiership
3.2 per match — 66th percentile of 240 qualifying Premiership players (4+ 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 | Motherwell | 13 | 0 | 2 | 3.10 | 1.06 | 3.0 |
| 2025/26 | Motherwell | 28 | 0 | 3 | 2.96 | 1.10 | 2.1 |
| 2024/25 | Motherwell | 32 | 6 | 1 | 2.99 | 0.95 | 2.5 |
| 2022/23 | Stoke City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.68 | 0.00 | 1.5 |
| 2021/22 | Stoke City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.1 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | v ST Mirren | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 3.1 | Match → |
| 2026-10-28 | @ ST Johnstone | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.1 | 0.7 | Match → | |
| 2026-10-25 | v Heart Of Midlothian | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.8 | 0.9 | Match → | |
| 2026-10-17 | @ Kilmarnock | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 | 2.9 | Match → |
| 2026-10-11 | v Celtic | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.2 | 4.2 | Match → |
| 2026-09-19 | @ Dundee | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 | 5.5 | Match → |
| 2026-09-15 | v Aberdeen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.9 | 3.5 | Match → | |
| 2026-09-05 | @ Rangers | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5.6 | 0.8 | Match → |
| 2026-09-02 | v Dundee Utd | 68 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 | 5.1 | Match → |
| 2026-08-30 | @ ST Mirren | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 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 2.60 at home (484 min), 2.37 away (531 min); Interceptions 0.74 at home (484 min), 0.51 away (531 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Thomas Sparrow’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does Thomas Sparrow average per 90?
- Thomas Sparrow averages 2.51 tackles per 90 minutes in Premiership 2026/27 (970 minutes) — higher than 94% of 49 Premiership defenders with 432+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Thomas Sparrow have this season?
- This season Thomas Sparrow has 0 goals and 2 assists in 13 appearances (1015 minutes played).
- Does Thomas Sparrow start every game?
- Thomas Sparrow started 12 of 13 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 78 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Thomas Sparrow get booked?
- Thomas Sparrow was booked in 3 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 4 yellow and 0 red this season.
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