Ben Barclay
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Benjamin Philip Barclay[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 7 October 1996||
Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) |
Centre-back, defensive midfielder[3] | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Carlisle United | ||
Number | 26 | ||
Youth career | |||
2004–2013 | Manchester City | ||
2013–2018 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | (0) |
2019 | → Notts County (loan) | 13 | (1) |
2019–2021 | Accrington Stanley | 34 | (1) |
2021–2023 | Stockport County | 11 | (1) |
2022 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 20 | (1) |
2022–2023 | → Carlisle United (loan) | 13 | (1) |
2023– | Carlisle United | 18 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:45, 3 April 2024 (UTC) |
Benjamin Philip Barclay (born 7 October 1996) is an English professional
Career
Brighton & Hove Albion
Barclay played regularly for
Notts County (loan)
On 4 January 2019, Barclay joined
Departure from The Albion
He was released from Brighton at the end of the
Accrington Stanley
On 16 July 2019, Barclay joined Accrington Stanley on a one-year contract with the option of a further year.[14] He made his debut for Stanley on 13 August, coming in the EFL Cup starting in midfield where it finished 3–1 to Sunderland at the Crown Ground.[15] Barclay made his league debut for Accy on 16 November, starting in the centre of midfield in a 1–0 away defeat to Rotherham United[16] He made eight league appearances in his first season for the Lancashire-based side including a 1–0 away win over local rivals Blackpool on Boxing Day 2019, before the league being suspended in March 2020 due to Coronavirus.[17][18][19][20]
On Barclay's fourth league game of the
Stockport County
On 2 August 2021, Barclay signed a three-year deal with National League side Stockport County.[25] He made his debut on the 22 August, starting and playing the whole match in the 3–1 home loss against Dagenham & Redbridge on the opening game of the 2021–22 season.[26] Barclay came on as an extra time substitute in the 5–3 FA Cup first round replay victory over Bolton on 17 November, knocking out the League One side.[27] Six days later, again coming on from the bench, he scored his first goal for The Hatters, scoring Stockport's fourth in an eventual 5–0 home thrashing over King's Lynn.[28]
Yeovil Town (loan)
On 28 January 2022, Barclay joined fellow National League side Yeovil Town on a one-month loan deal.[29] A day later he made his debut for The Glovers, playing the full match helping keep a clean sheet in the 1–0 away win over Woking.[30] Barclay scored his first goal for Yeovil on 19 March, opening the scoreline in an eventual 2–0 away win over Dover Athletic, a result that relegated the troubled Kent side to the National League South.[31]
Carlisle United
Initial loan
On 4 July 2022, Barclay signed for League Two side
Departure from Stockport County and permanent signing with Carlisle
In June 2023 Barclay agreed terms to cancel his contract at Stockport County.[37] On 30 June 2023, Barclay signed a two year contract with Carlisle United.[38]
Career statistics
- As of 1 April 2024
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Brighton & Hove Albion U23
|
2016–17[39] | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
2018–19[40] | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
Total | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||||
Brighton & Hove Albion | 2018–19[40] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
Notts County (loan) | 2018–19[40] | League Two | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | 1 | |||
Accrington Stanley | 2019–20[41] | League One | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 12 | 0 |
2020–21[42] | League One | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 31 | 1 | |
Total | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 43 | 1 | ||
Stockport County | 2021–22[43] | National League | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
2022–23[44] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||
Yeovil Town (loan) | 2021–22[43] | National League | 20 | 1 | — | — | 1[b] | 1 | 21 | 2 | ||
Carlisle United (loan) | 2022–23[44] | League Two | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 1 | 17 | 2 |
Carlisle United | 2023–24[45] | League One | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 22 | 0 |
Total | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 39 | 2 | ||
Career total | 109 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 135 | 7 |
- ^ a b c d e Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance in Somerset Premier Cup
- ^ Appearances in the League Two play-offs
Honours
Stockport County
References
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- ^ "Ben Barclay - Defender - First Team - Brighton & Hove Albion". Brighton & Hove Albion. Archived from the original on 29 January 2019.
- ^ "Brighton & Hove Albion V Southampton - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Naylor, Andy (29 August 2018). "Albion youngster Barclay didn't bank on Austin spoiling his debut". The Argus. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
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- ^ "Ben signs for Stanley". Archived from the original on 16 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Accrington Stanley 1–3 Sunderland". BBC Sport. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- ^ "Rotherham United 1–0 Accrington Stanley". BBC Sport. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Blackpool 0–1 Accrington Stanley". BBC Sport. 26 December 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Coronavirus: UK government considering banning sporting fixtures". BBC Sport. 29 October 2020.
- ^ "EFL statement: Coronavirus update". English Football League. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
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- ^ "Accrington Stanley 2–0 Hull City – BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Rochdale 3-1 Accrington Stanley – BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Portsmouth 0-1 Accrington Stanley: Pompey miss out on play-offs after defeat – BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 9 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "UPDATE: Retained List". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "County back on Barclay". www.stockportcounty.com. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Stockport County 1-3 Dagenham & Redbridge - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "Stockport County 5-3 Bolton Wanderers: National League side edge thriller - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Stockport County v King's Lynn Town - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ "Transfer | Ben Barclay signs on loan". ytfc.net. Yeovil Town F.C. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Woking 0-1 Yeovil Town - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. BBC Sport. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Dover Athletic 0-2 Yeovil Town - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. BBC Sport. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- ^ "Ben Barclay: Carlisle United sign centre-back on loan from Stockport County". BBC Sport. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ "Barrow 0-1 Carlisle United". BBC Sport. BBC Sport. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Carlisle beat Bradford in extra time to make final". BBC Sport. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Why ex-Brighton man Ben Barclay will miss Wembley final". The Argus. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Carlisle United 1-1 Stockport County (5-4 pens): Carlisle promoted to League One". BBC Sport. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Barclay departs Edgeley Park…". Stockport County Official Site. June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Ben Barclay: Carlisle United sign former Stockport County defender on permanent deal". BBC Sport. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Barclay in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Ben Barclay in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Barclay in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Barclay in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
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- ^ a b "Games played by Ben Barclay in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Ben Barclay in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "National League: 2021/22: Current table". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
"Stockport: Squad details: 2021/22". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 May 2022.