Ben Blythe

Ben Blythe
Personal information
Full name Benjamin Elliot Blythe[1]
Date of birth (2002-01-13) 13 January 2002
Place of birth Leeds, England
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 Leamington
(dual-registration from Spalding United)
Youth career
–2021 Doncaster Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Doncaster Rovers 3 (0)
2021 → Farsley Celtic (loan) 4 (0)
2022–2024 Swansea City 0 (0)
2023–2024 → Barry Town United (loan) 22 (2)
2024–2025 Bradford (Park Avenue) 30 (2)
2025– Spalding United 13 (0)
2026 → Bourne Town (loan)
2026– → Leamington (dual-registration) 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:39, 28 February 2026 (UTC)

Benjamin Elliot Blythe (born 13 January 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Leamington, on dual-registration from Spalding United.

Career

Doncaster Rovers

Born in Leeds,[2] Blythe signed his first professional contract with Doncaster Rovers in July 2020.[3] He made his senior debut as a substitute in a 4–1 League One defeat to Peterborough United on 9 May 2021.[4] On 22 September 2021, he was sent out on a one-month loan to National League North side Farlsey Celtic.[5] Following his return from loan, he made his first league start on 7 December 2021 at home to Oxford United, but was substituted at half-time as Doncaster lost 2–1.[6]

Swansea City

In March 2022, it was announced that Blythe would join EFL Championship club Swansea City's under-23 side at the end of the season, having spent a month at the club on trial and that Blythe would continue to train with Swansea until the end of the season.[7] Doncaster manager Gary McSheffrey confirmed that the club would receive a fee and the agreement included add-ons and a sell-on clause.[7]

On 31 August 2023, Blythe joined Cymru Premier club Barry Town United on a season-long loan deal.[8]

Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Blythe departed Swansea City upon the expiration of his contract.[9]

Non-League

On 30 September 2024, Blyth joined Northern Premier League Division One East club Bradford (Park Avenue).[10]

In February 2026, Blythe joined Leamington on dual-registration from Spalding United.[11]

Career statistics

As of end of 2023–24 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Doncaster Rovers 2020–21[12] League One 1000000010
2021–22[6] League One 2020101060
Total 30201011070
Farsley Celtic (loan) 2021–22[2] National League North 40———40
Swansea City 2023–24 Championship 000000—00
Barry Town United (loan) 2023–24[2] Cymru Premier 222100000232
Career total 292301010342

References

  1. ↑ "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Doncaster Rovers" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 45. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Ben Blythe at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "Ben Blythe secures first professional deal". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Doncaster Rovers F.C. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  4. ↑ Hoden, Liam (9 May 2021). "Doncaster Rovers player ratings as they fail to send James Coppinger off in style against Peterborough United". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  5. ↑ "Youngsters head out on short-term loans". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Doncaster Rovers F.C. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  6. 1 2 "Games played by Ben Blythe in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  7. 1 2 Goodwin, Paul (10 March 2022). "Doncaster Rovers youngster Ben Blythe to join Championship club". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  8. ↑ "Ben Blythe makes Barry Town loan move". www.swanseacity.com. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  9. ↑ "Swansea City confirms retained list ahead of 2024–25 season". www.swanseacity.com. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  10. ↑ "Bradford (Park Avenue) Sign Defender Ben Blythe". bpafc.com. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  11. ↑ "Defender Blythe arrives". www.leamingtonfc.co.uk. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  12. ↑ "Games played by Ben Blythe in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
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