Steve Seddon
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Steven Jeffrey Seddon[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 25 December 1997||
Place of birth | Berkshire,[2] England | ||
Position(s) |
Left-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Burton Albion (on loan from Oxford United) | ||
Number | 3 | ||
Youth career | |||
Twyford Comets | |||
20??–2014 | Reading | ||
2014–2016 | Birmingham City | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2021 | Birmingham City | 11 | (0) |
2018–2019 | → Stevenage (loan) | 23 | (3) |
2019 | → AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 18 | (3) |
2020 | → Portsmouth (loan) | 12 | (1) |
2020–2021 | → AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 16 | (1) |
2021– | Oxford United | 49 | (3) |
2023 | → Cambridge United (loan) | 10 | (0) |
2023– | → Burton Albion (loan) | 35 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:09, 20 April 2024 (UTC) |
Steven Jeffrey Seddon (born 25 December 1997) is an English professional
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Career
Early life and career
Seddon was born in Berkshire.[2] An older brother is the British steeplechaser Zak Seddon, who is coached by their father, Jeff. They have another brother, Matthew.[3] Seddon attended The Piggott School in Wargrave[4] and then The Forest School, Winnersh,[2] the partner school of Reading F.C.'s academy.[5] He joined Reading after being spotted when playing for Twyford Comets. After a trial with Birmingham City in 2014,[2] he took up a scholarship with the club that summer.[1] Interviewed later that year, he assessed his strength as his left foot, and felt he needed to improve his tackling.[2]
He signed his first professional contract, of two years, in April 2016.
In May 2018, Seddon signed a new one-year deal, with the option of a second year.[11] He was a member of the first-team squad for their pre-season training camp in Austria,[12] and was given a squad number for the 2018–19 season.[13] He was an unused substitute for the 2018–19 EFL Cup first-round defeat away to Reading.[10]
Stevenage (loan)
Seddon joined
AFC Wimbledon (loan)
The day after his loan at Stevenage expired, Seddon joined AFC Wimbledon of League One on loan until the end of the season.[17] He went straight into the starting eleven, playing the whole of a 4–1 defeat at home to Barnsley,[18] but suffered a minor hamstring injury that kept him out of the next match.[19] He returned to the starting eleven for the visit to Sunderland, and stayed in it for the remaining 16 league matches, finishing with a 12-match unbeaten run that secured his team's League One status for the 2019–20 season.[10][20]
First-team football with Birmingham City
Seddon made his first competitive appearance for Birmingham in the starting eleven for the opening fixture of the 2019–20 season, a visit to Brentford in the Championship. He marked his debut with a run and cross to set up Kristian Pedersen's matchwinning header.[21] He started twice more in the league,[10] and provided the assist for Álvaro Giménez' first goal for the club, in a 2–0 win against Barnsley,[22] but played no part in the matchday squad after the end of August.[10]
Portsmouth (loan)
Seddon joined League One club Portsmouth on 2 January 2020 on loan until the end of the season.[23]
Return to AFC Wimbledon
Seddon was a unused substitute for two of Birmingham's first three matches of the 2020–21 season,[10] before returning to AFC Wimbledon on 24 September on loan for the rest of the campaign.[24] He marked his second debut, two days later away to Fleetwood Town, with the only goal of the match after "a determined charge from the back".[25] He had made 19 appearances in all competitions when he was recalled from loan on 31 December 2020.[26]
Return to Birmingham
Birmingham's head coach, Aitor Karanka, recalled Seddon to assess his readiness to play a part in the first team, particularly as regular left-back Pedersen was injured.[27] He was an unused substitute on 2 January, but that was the last time Karanka included him in the matchday squad.[10] Incoming head coach Lee Bowyer selected him on the bench for his first match in charge,[28] gave him a few minutes at the end, and then included him in the starting eleven for the visit of Swansea City on 2 April. Despite a rash first-half booking (attributed by Bowyer to nerves and enthusiasm) and replacement at half-time by the experienced George Friend, Seddon started three of the next five matches as Birmingham secured their Championship survival,[29][30] and the club took up the one-year option on his contract.[31]
Oxford United
Seddon signed a three-year contract with League One club
Cambridge United (loan)
Seddon joined League One club
Burton Albion (loan)
On 14 July 2023, Seddon joined League One club Burton Albion on a season-long loan.[37]
Career statistics
- As of match played 20 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 | ||
Birmingham City | 2017–18[10] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
2018–19[16] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2019–20[38]
|
Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | ||
2020–21[39] | Championship | 7 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |||
Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | |||
Stevenage (loan) | 2018–19[16] | League Two | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 25 | 3 | |
AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 2018–19[16] | League One | 18 | 3 | — | — | — | 18 | 3 | |||
Portsmouth (loan) | 2019–20[38] | League One | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 3[b] | 0 | 18 | 1 | |
AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 2020–21[39] | League One | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 19 | 1 | |
Oxford United | 2021–22[40] | League One | 36 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 40 | 3 |
2022–23[41] | League One | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 18 | 1 | |
Total | 49 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 58 | 4 | ||
Cambridge United (loan) | 2022–23[41] | League One | 10 | 0 | — | — | — | 10 | 0 | |||
Burton Albion (loan) | 2023–24[42] | League One | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 41 | 3 |
Career total | 175 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 201 | 15 |
- ^ a b c d e Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Two appearances in EFL Trophy, one in EFL League One play-offs
References
- ^ a b "List of Players Registered as Scholars in Accordance with Rule C.3 Between 01/07/2014 and 31/07/2014" (PDF). The Football Association. p. 46. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Blue kid on the block – Steve Seddon". Birmingham City F.C. 5 November 2014. Archived from the original on 6 September 2015.
- ^ Roberts, James (24 July 2021). "Oxford United's Steve Seddon cheering on brother Zak at Olympics". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ Piggott PE Dept [@PiggottPE] (8 August 2021). "Debut goal for ex pupil Steve Seddon. Great start to his @OUFCOfficial career" (Tweet). Retrieved 9 August 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Academy deal done". Reading F.C. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ^ "Steve Seddon secures a professional deal". Birmingham City F.C. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Seddon taking nothing for granted". Birmingham City F.C. 21 January 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ Dick, Brian (6 December 2017). "How Birmingham City can replace Harlee Dean – these are the options". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ^ Ireland, Shane (27 January 2018). "Who are Charlie Lakin and Steve Seddon? A quick guide to the Birmingham City kids on the bench at Huddersfield". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "S. Seddon". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Steve Seddon pens new Blues deal". Birmingham City F.C. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ Kendrick, Mat (7 July 2018). "Birmingham City jet off on tour to Austria – leaving these players behind". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ^ "Blues squad numbers 2018/19". Birmingham City F.C. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ Branowsky, Dan (30 August 2018). "Steve Seddon joins on loan". Stevenage F.C. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ Yousif, Layth (1 September 2018). "Stevenage 0–1 Cambridge United: Former Liverpool academy striker David Amoo seals derby win for U's". The Comet. Stevenage. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Games played by Steve Seddon in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ^ Slavin, Chris (16 January 2019). "Dons edge out interest from other clubs to sign left-back". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ Slavin, Chris (19 January 2019). "Promotion-chasers Barnsley prove too strong for The Dons". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ Cawley, Richard (22 January 2019). "AFC Wimbledon v Fleetwood Town line-ups: Seddon out as Hartigan starts". South London Press. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ^ Sanders, Jake (4 May 2019). "Bradford City 0 AFC Wimbledon 0 – Dons safe after nervy finish to the League One season at Valley Parade". South London Press. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ^ "Brentford 0–1 Birmingham City". BBC Sport. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "Birmingham City 2–0 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- ^ "Steve Seddon: Portsmouth sign defender on loan from Birmingham City". BBC Sport. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- ^ "Steve Seddon: AFC Wimbledon re-sign Birmingham City left-back on season-long loan". BBC Sport. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Fleetwood 0–1 AFC Wimbledon: Steve Seddon scores winner on return for Dons". Sky Sports. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "Steve Seddon recalled". Birmingham City F.C. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ Dick, Brian (8 January 2021). "Aitor Karanka outlines Steve Seddon stance as Birmingham City recall another loan player". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Dick, Brian (17 March 2021). "Birmingham City team news as Lee Bowyer names his first Blues side for Reading clash". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Dick, Brian (3 April 2021). "'Not the brightest of people' – Lee Bowyer reveals the secret of his Birmingham City turnaround". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Dick, Brian (29 April 2021). "Birmingham City's pressing contract concerns as Lee Bowyer hails star 'staying behind'". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Retained and released list". Birmingham City F.C. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Oxford United sign Steve Seddon". Oxford United F.C. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ Roberts, James (7 August 2021). "Cambridge United 1 (Ironside 78p), Oxford United 1 (Seddon 42)". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ Apicella, Liam (6 January 2023). "Cambridge United complete loan signing of Steve Seddon from Oxford United". Cambridge Independent. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "U's beaten by Rovers". Cambridge United F.C. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ Frost, Sam (7 January 2023). "Cambridge United 1–2 Bristol Rovers live: Reaction as Coburn and Sinclair do the damage". Bristol Post. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Brewers sign Steve Seddon". Burton Albion F.C. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Steve Seddon in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Games played by Steve Seddon in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Steve Seddon in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Steve Seddon in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Steve Seddon in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
External links
- Profile at Birmingham City F.C. website