Dylan Stephenson

Dylan Stephenson

Stephenson in 2023
Personal information
Full name	Dylan Jay Stephenson
Date of birth	(2002-12-10) 10 December 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Blyth, England
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder, right winger
Team information
Current team	South Shields (on loan from Dagenham & Redbridge)
Number	35
Youth career
2017–2021	Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2024	Newcastle United	0	(0)
2023	→ Hamilton Academical (loan)	9	(1)
2024	→ South Shields (loan)	18	(8)
2024–	Dagenham & Redbridge	14	(2)
2025–	→ South Shields (loan)	4	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:23, 16 February 2025 (UTC)

Dylan Jay Stephenson (born 10 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for South Shields on loan from Dagenham & Redbridge. ^[1]

Career

Born in Blyth, Stephenson joined the Newcastle United academy at fourteen years old. He signed his first professional contract with Newcastle in July 2021. ^[2] The following summer he agreed a new contract with the club. ^[3] This came after he 10 goals in 16 appearances in Premier League 2. ^[4] That summer he had his first taste of first team action playing in a pre-season friendly against Atalanta. ^[5] He scored in a friendly match for the first team during the club's training camp in Saudi Arabia in December 2022, against Al Hilal SFC. ^[6]

Stephenson joined Hamilton Academical on a six-month loan deal in January 2023. ^{[7] [8]} He scored on his debut for Hamilton, on 28 January 2023, the only goal in a 1–0 away win against Partick Thistle in the Scottish Championship. ^{[9] [10]}

On 25 January 2024, it was announced that Stephenson had moved on loan to National League North side South Shields until the end of the season. ^[11]

Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Newcastle United announced that Stephenson would depart the club upon the expiration of his contract. ^[12]

Dagenham & Redbridge

On 10 June 2024, Stephenson agreed to join National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on a two-year deal. ^[13]

On 3 February 2025, he returned to National League North side South Shields on loan for the remainder of the season. ^[14]

Career statistics

As of match played 15 February 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup [a]		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Newcastle United U21	2019–20 [15]	—			—		—		1 [b]	0	1	0
	2020–21 [16]	—			—		—		2 [b]	0	2	0
	2021–22 [17]	—			—		—		3 [b]	1	3	1
	2022–23 [18]	—			—		—		2 [b]	0	2	0
	2023–24 [19]	—			—		—		3 [b]	0	3	0
	Total		—		—		—		11	1	11	1
Hamilton Academical (loan)	2022–23 [18]	Scottish Championship	9	1	1	0	—		2 [c]	0	12	1
South Shields (loan)	2023–24 [19]	National League North	18	8	—		—		—		18	8
Dagenham & Redbridge	2024–25 [20]	National League	14	2	2	0	—		4 [d]	1	20	3
South Shields (loan)	2024–25 [20]	National League North	4	0	—		—		—		4	0
Career total			45	11	3	0	0	0	17	2	65	13

1. Includes Scottish Cup
2. Appearances in EFL Trophy
3. One appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup, one in Scottish Championship play-offs
4. One appearance in FA Trophy, three appearances and one goal in National League Cup

References

1. "Dylan Stephenson". Soccerway. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
2. "Dylan Stephenson". nufc.co.uk. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
3. Scurr, Dominic (June 23, 2022). "Newcastle United forward's new contract is officially confirmed by Premier League". Shields Gazette.
4. Ryder, Lee (March 23, 2022). "Talented Newcastle United youngster set to sign new deal". Chronicle live. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
5. Thompson, Paul (January 26, 2022). "Hamilton boss hails Newcastle United striker's arrival as he provides clues for next signing". Daily Record. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
6. Ryder, Lee (9 December 2022). "Newcastle United teenager Dylan Stephenson buzzing after first goal and winners medal" . Retrieved May 22, 2023.
7. Thomson, Paul (January 24, 2023). "Newcastle United striker completes move to Hamilton Accies". Daily Record. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
8. Hobkinson, Matthew (January 26, 2023). "Newcastle United youngster Dylan Stephenson joins Scottish side Hamilton Academical on loan". Chronicle Live. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
9. Canavan, Amy (January 28, 2023). "Partick Thistle 0-1 Hamilton Academicals". BBC.co.uk. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
10. "Debutant Dylan Stephenson earns Hamilton shock victory at Partick Thistle". Irish News. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
11. "Three Academy players make moves from Newcastle". Newcastle United FC. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
12. "Newcastle United confirms Academy retained list". www.newcastleunited.com. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
13. "Daggers Sign Dylan Stephenson". daggers.co.uk. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
14. "Dylan Stephenson signs on loan". www.southshieldsfc.co.uk. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
15. "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
16. "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
17. "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
18. "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
19. "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
20. "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.