Sam Stanton

Sam Stanton of St Johnstone was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on 19 April 1994 (age 32).

Sam Stanton is a Scottish centre midfielder, born on 19 April 1994 (age 32), now with St Johnstone, where he wears the number 11 shirt.

His best league return came at Raith Rovers in 2023-24, when he scored five goals in 31 appearances. That season stands out in a career built more on steady midfield work than headline numbers, which is usually how these things go for players in his part of the pitch.

At St Johnstone, Stanton has made seven league appearances in 2026-27. His market value is around £64,000, according to Transfermarkt. His career has been that of an established Scottish professional, moving through the domestic game with Raith Rovers and St Johnstone the clearest recent markers.

📈 Key stats and insights

Sam Stanton has made seven appearances (five starts, two as substitute) in the Premiership 2026 - 2027

Sam Stanton averages a 6.74 rating this season with a range of 6.35–7.25

Sam Stanton's market value is €75k

Sam Stanton joined St Johnstone on a free transfer in July 2025

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Centre Midfield
Primary Position: Midfielder
Position

Sam Stanton

CM

1.8m (5ft 10in)
Height: 11
Squad Number: 68kg (10st 9lb)
Weight: 19 April 1994 (age 32)
Date of Birth: Edinburgh
Birthplace: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Country of Birth: St Johnstone
Team: £64,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team: St Johnstone
Premiership 2026 - 2027
Games: 8
Starting: 6
Substitute: 2
Unused: 1
Utilisation: 89%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

Stanton has made seven appearances (five starts, two as substitute) in the Premiership 2026 - 2027; his usage points to a rotational centre midfield role – reliable squad depth rather than an every-week starter.

🔥 Recent form

Last 10 appearances for Sam Stanton.

Season average rating: 6.83

Match: St. Johnstone 1-1 Dundee United
17 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: 82
Goals: -
Rating: 7.4

Match: Aberdeen 0-1 St. Johnstone
11 Oct 2026 (A)
Mins: 78
Goals: -
Rating: 6.8

Match: St. Johnstone 1-1 Falkirk
19 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: 25
Goals: -
Rating: 6.8

Match: St. Johnstone 2-1 Hibernian
6 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: 72
Goals: -
Rating: 6.4

Match: Dundee 1-1 St. Johnstone
2 Sep 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 7.3

Match: Hearts 2-1 St. Johnstone
29 Aug 2026 (A)
Mins: 72
Goals: -
Rating: 6.9

Match: St. Johnstone 0-1 Celtic
9 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: 27
Goals: -
Rating: 6.5

Match: St. Mirren 1-0 St. Johnstone
8 Aug 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.8

Match: St. Johnstone 4-3 Kilmarnock
2 Aug 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.9

Match: St. Johnstone 1-1 East Fife
25 Jul 2026 (H)
Mins: 120
Goals: 1
Rating: -

Stanton has averaged a 6.74 rating this season with a narrow range from 6.35–7.25, a profile that suggests steady, modestly consistent performances across his Premiership appearances.

📋 Career stats

Team: St Johnstone
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 8
Goals: -

Team: St Johnstone
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 26
Goals: 2

Team: Raith Rovers
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 8
Goals: -

Team: Raith Rovers
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 31
Goals: 5

Team: Raith Rovers
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 32
Goals: 4

Team: Dundalk
Season 2021
Country: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games: 28
Goals: 1

Team: Dundee United
Season 2017 - 2018
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 21
Goals: 4

Team: Dumbarton
Season 2016 - 2017
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 26
Goals: 4

Team: Livingston
Season 2015 - 2016
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 13
Goals: 3

Team: Hibernian
Season 2015 - 2016
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 4
Goals: -

Team: Hibernian
Season 2014 - 2015
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 22
Goals: 1

Team: Hibernian
Season 2013 - 2014
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 28
Goals: 2

Team: Cowdenbeath
Season 2012 - 2013
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 2
Goals: -

Team: Hibernian
Season 2012 - 2013
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 1
Goals: -

Team: Hibernian
Season 2011 - 2012
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 2
Goals: -

Stanton's career moved through Phoenix Rising, Dundalk, Raith Rovers and Arbroath before arriving at St Johnstone; the sequence of free transfers and short-term loans across 2021–25 indicates a player who has settled into steady professional roles rather than a single long-term spell.

💰 Transfers

Team: St Johnstone
1 July 2025
From: Raith Rovers
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Raith Rovers
1 June 2025
From: Arbroath
Type: Returned from loan

Team: Arbroath
23 January 2025
From: Raith Rovers
Type: Loan

Team: Raith Rovers
1 January 2022
From: Dundalk
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Dundalk
26 January 2021
From: Phoenix Rising
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Phoenix Rising
21 January 2020
From: Dundee United
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Dundee United
19 January 2018
From: Hibernian
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Dundee United
15 July 2017
From: Hibernian
Type: Loan

Team: Dumbarton
31 August 2016
From: Hibernian
Type: Loan

Team: Livingston
8 January 2016
From: Hibernian
Type: Loan

Team: Hibernian
18 February 2013
From: Cowdenbeath
Type: Returned from loan

Team: Cowdenbeath
1 January 2013
From: Hibernian
Type: Loan

Team: Hibernian
1 July 2011
Type: Signed

His moves are dominated by free transfers and loans: Phoenix Rising to Dundalk in January 2021 (free transfer), Dundalk to Raith Rovers in January 2022 (free transfer), a loan to Arbroath in January 2025 followed by a return to Raith Rovers in June 2025 on an R F loan, and a free transfer to St Johnstone in July 2025.

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🔗 External links

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