Finn Cousin-Dawson

Finn Cousin-Dawson
Personal information
Full name Finn Cousin-Dawson[1]
Date of birth (2002-07-04) 4 July 2002
Place of birth Stockton-on-Tees, England
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Positions
Team information
Current team
 Buxton
Youth career
Bradford City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2024 Bradford City 34 (0)
2019–2020 → Brighouse Town (loan) 7 (0)
2022–2023 → Spennymoor Town (loan) 21 (0)
2023 → Blyth Spartans (loan) 15 (0)
2023–2024 → Blyth Spartans (loan) 44 (3)
2024–2026 Yeovil Town 77 (3)
2026– Buxton 0 (0)
International career‡
2021–2022 Northern Ireland U21 7 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:07, 29 June 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 23:11, 28 March 2022 (UTC)

Finn Cousin-Dawson (born 4 July 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for National League North club Buxton. Born in England, he represented Northern Ireland at under-21 youth level.

Club career

Born in Stockton-on-Tees,[2] Cousin-Dawson began his career with the Bradford City youth team. He moved on loan to Brighouse Town in November 2019,[3] being recalled in January 2020,[4][5] ahead of Bradford City's FA Youth Cup game against Chelsea.[6] He turned professional in July 2020, signing a one-year contract.[7]

He made his senior debut for Bradford City on 8 September 2020, in the EFL Trophy.[8][9][10] In November 2020 he was one of a number of young Bradford City players playing in the first team who were praised by manager Stuart McCall.[11] In December 2020 he spoke about the impact of coronavirus on football, including lack of fans at stadiums.[12]

In January 2021 he signed a new contract with the club, running until summer 2024.[13][14] In February 2021 he was dropped from the starting line-up after making 9 consecutive starts, with club joint manager Mark Trueman saying that Cousin-Dawson would help him cope with the mental and physical stress of first-team football.[15] In April 2021 club joint manager Conor Sellars said he was happy for young players like Cousin-Dawson and Kian Scales to be playing regular first team football.[16]

At the start of the 2021–22 season, it was announced that Cousin-Dawson would start the club's second game of the season, an EFL Cup game away to Nottingham Forest.[17][18] He later said that his skills were improving, due in part to the expected standards of new manager Derek Adams.[19]

In July 2022 he signed on loan for Spennymoor Town.[20] Cousin-Dawson said that the loan was the "best thing" for him so that he could get regular playing time again.[21] He was recalled by Bradford City in January 2023, with a view to making a further loan move.[22] On 2 February, Cousin-Dawson returned to the National League North on an initial one-month loan deal with Blyth Spartans.[23][24] Later that month the loan was extended until the end of the season.[25]

In July 2023, he returned on loan to Blyth Spartans for the 2023–24 season.[26]

He was released by Bradford City at the end of the 2023–24 season.[27][28]

On 12 June 2024, Cousin-Dawson signed a two-year contract with National League side Yeovil Town ahead of the 2024–25 season.[29] He was released by Yeovil Town at the end of the 2025–26 season.[30]

On 22 June 2026, Cousin-Dawson signed for National League North side Buxton ahead of the 2026–27 season.[31]

International career

In March 2021 Cousin-Dawson was called-up to a training camp with the Northern Ireland under-21 team.[32] He left early in order to return to Bradford City for a match.[33] He received a second call up in May 2021.[34] He made his under-21 international debut in June 2021 in a friendly against Scotland,[35][36] and received a further call-up in August 2021.[36][37]

In October 2021 Bradford City boss Derek Adams said that Cousin-Dawson's international experience was helping him mature as a player.[38] He made two appearances for the under-21s that month.[39] In November 2021 he made a further appearance, his first full international match.[40]

He was recalled by Northern Ireland under-21s in March 2022.[41] Club manager Mark Hughes said it was an opportunity for the player to impress him.[42] Cousin-Dawson made one appearance, playing 90 minutes in a friendly against France, having not played in the earlier Under-21 Euro Qualifier against Slovakia.[43]

Playing style

Primarily a centre-back, Cousin-Dawson has also played a right-back and was used as a holding midfielder for the first time on 6 October 2020 in the EFL Trophy, with Bradford City manager Stuart McCall suggesting it could become his permanent new position.[44]

Career statistics

As of end of 2025–26 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bradford City 2019–20[45] League Two 0000000000
2020–21[8] League Two 23000003[a]0260
2021–22[46] League Two 11010101[a]0140
2022–23[47] League Two 0000000000
2023–24[48] League Two 0000000000
Total 340101040400
Brighouse Town (loan) 2019–20[49] NPL D1 NW 7000—0070
Spennymoor Town (loan) 2022–23[2] National League North 21000—2[b]0230
Blyth Spartans (loan) 2022–23[2] National League North 15000—00150
Blyth Spartans (loan) 2023–24[2] National League North 44300—2[b]0463
Yeovil Town 2024–25[2] National League 37200—1[b]0382
2025–26[2] National League 40110—4[b]0451
Total 77310—50833
Career total 198620101302146
  1. 1 2 Appearance(s) in the Football League Trophy.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy.

References

  1. ↑ "Notification of shirt numbers: Bradford City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 11. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "England - F. Cousin-Dawson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com.
  3. ↑ Bradford City A.F.C. [@officialbantams] (15 November 2019). "📰 NEWS | Finn Cousin-Dawson has joined @brighousetownfc on a short-term work experience loan. #BCAFC | #OurCity" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ↑ "FOUR UNDER-18s RECALLED". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "City recall youngster early from Avenue loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 8 January 2020.
  6. ↑ "COUSIN-DAWSON CONFIDENT AHEAD OF CHELSEA TIE". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  7. ↑ "Bradford City confirm one-year deals for four talented teenagers". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 22 July 2020.
  8. 1 2 "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  9. ↑ "REPORT: Rookie Bantams stand up to Donny test in EFL Trophy". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 8 September 2020.
  10. ↑ "Young Bantams please McCall after matching Doncaster in EFL Trophy". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 9 September 2020.
  11. ↑ "McCall insists age is irrelevant as young guns look to help City turn a corner". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 3 November 2020.
  12. ↑ "Finn's wait goes on to get a noisy Valley Parade welcome". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 17 December 2020.
  13. ↑ "New contract for Bradford City teenage talent Cousin-Dawson". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 14 January 2021.
  14. ↑ "Proof that Bradford City are serious with developing young talent". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 January 2021.
  15. ↑ "Finn will learn from Bantams breather, says Trueman". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 11 February 2021.
  16. ↑ "Why teenage talents deserve the plaudits for Bradford City progress". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 10 April 2021.
  17. ↑ "Team news: Cousin-Dawson handed Carabao Cup chance for Bradford City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 10 August 2021.
  18. ↑ "Bantams youngsters must show they are up for the job now, warns Adams". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 11 August 2021.
  19. ↑ "Cousin-Dawson keen to book his place in Bradford City's plans". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 19 August 2021.
  20. ↑ "City youngster Cousin-Dawson goes on season-long loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 29 July 2022.
  21. ↑ "City defender Cousin-Dawson happy to take step back to progress his career". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 25 November 2022.
  22. ↑ "City defender Cousin-Dawson back and off again after Spennymoor loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 4 January 2023.
  23. ↑ "Arrival : Finn Cousin-Dawson signs on 28-day loan". www.blythspartans.com. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  24. ↑ "New loan move for City defender Cousin-Dawson". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 3 February 2023.
  25. ↑ "Young City duo extend their National League North loan spells". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2 March 2023.
  26. ↑ "Bantams defender Cousin-Dawson goes back out on loan for full season". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 7 July 2023.
  27. ↑ "RETAINED LIST: 2023/24". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  28. ↑ "City departure Chapman counts cost of County Ground injury". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2 May 2024.
  29. ↑ "Signing | Finn Cousin-Dawson joins the Glovers". Yeovil Town F.C. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  30. ↑ "Retained & Released List | 2025/26 Season". ytfc.net. Yeovil Town F.C. 1 May 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  31. ↑ "Two More Signings". buxtonfc.co.uk. 22 June 2026. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  32. ↑ "City teen Cousin-Dawson gets Northern Ireland call-up". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 24 March 2021.
  33. ↑ "Bradford City teenager Cousin-Dawson aims to make his mark for club and country". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2 April 2021.
  34. ↑ "Bantams youngster Cousin-Dawson gets another international call-up". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 28 May 2021.
  35. ↑ "Scotland U21s edge out Northern Ireland". BBC Sport. 5 June 2021.
  36. 1 2 "Cousin-Dawson called up for Northern Ireland under-21 Euros double header". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 27 August 2021.
  37. ↑ "Bradford City defender Cousin-Dawson hoping for Irish chance". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 7 September 2021.
  38. ↑ "Irish travels provide more experience for Bantams youngster Cousin-Dawson". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 5 October 2021.
  39. ↑ "Bantams teenager Cousin-Dawson given his biggest international chance so far". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 13 October 2021.
  40. ↑ "Bantams defender Cousin-Dawson eyes Northern Ireland double after playing full game". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 15 November 2021.
  41. ↑ "City teen gets Northern Ireland call up meaning Newport is off the cards". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 March 2022.
  42. ↑ "Not just Irish eyes hope to be smiling with Cousin-Dawson's Euro exploits". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 25 March 2022.
  43. ↑ "City teen gets big chance against France". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 29 March 2022.
  44. ↑ "McCall: Trophy trail can lead to bigger things for Bantam starlets". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 8 October 2020.
  45. ↑ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  46. ↑ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  47. ↑ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  48. ↑ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  49. ↑ "Brighouse Town | Appearances | Finn Cousin-Dawson | 2019-2020 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
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