Niall Watson

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Niall Watson
Personal information
Full name Niall Robert Watson [1]
Date of birth (2000-04-06) 6 April 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Maghull, England
Position(s) Midfielder, Winger, Striker
Team information
Current team
 Hednesford Town
Number 7
Youth career
–2017 Accrington Stanley
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2017–2020 Accrington Stanley 2 (1)
2018 → Marine (loan) 4 (2)
2018 → Runcorn Linnets (loan) 9 (10)
2019 → Widnes (loan) 12 (8)
2019 → Sligo Rovers (loan) 5 (1)
2020 → Airbus UK (loan) 3 (3)
2020–2024 Southport 82 (17)
2024– South Georgia Tormenta 19 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:01, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Niall Robert Watson (born 15 June 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for South Georgia Tormenta in the USL League One.

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Club career

Accrington Stanley and loan moves

On 19 September 2017, Watson made his professional debut for Accrington Stanley in their EFL Trophy tie against Middlesbrough U23s, replacing Mekhi Leacock-McLeod in the 3–2 victory. [2]

On 22 January 2018, Watson joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Marine on loan. [3]

In August 2018 he joined Runcorn Linnets on loan. [4]

On 11 January 2019, Watson joined Widnes on loan until the end of the season. [5]

In July 2019 he joined Sligo Rovers on a season long loan. [6]

In February 2020 he joined Airbus UK until the end of the season. [7]

Southport

In October 2020 it was announced that Watson would link up with his father, Liam Watson, at National League North side Southport after a successful trial. [8] He made his first league appearance for the club on 6 October, coming on as a late substitute in the 0-0 draw against Hereford.

South Georgia Tormenta

On 30 December 2023, it was announced that Watson would join third-tier American side South Georgia Tormenta for their 2024 season. [9]

Career statistics

As of match played 6 October 2020.
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Accrington Stanley 2017–18 [10] League Two 2000001 [a] 030
Marine (loan) 2017–18 [11] Northern Premier League Premier Division7000—1 [b] 080
Runcorn Linnets (loan) 2018–19 NWCFL Premier Division????—????
Widnes (loan) 2018–19 NWCFL Premier Division????—????
Sligo Rovers (loan) 2019 League of Ireland Premier Division 5121——72
Airbus UK Broughton (loan) 2019-20 Cymru Premier 33——1043
Southport 2020–21 National League North 101100021
Career total18+4+3+2+006+1+24+6+

Personal life

Niall is the son of former footballer and manager Liam Watson.

  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ↑ Appearance(s) in Northern Premier League Challenge Cup

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References

  1. ↑ "Notification of shirt numbers: Accrington Stanley" (PDF). English Football League. p. 1. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  2. ↑ "Accrington Stanley vs. Middlesbrough U21". Soccerway. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  3. ↑ "NIALL WATSON JOINS MARINERS". Marine Official Site. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "Home". 24 May 2023.
  5. ↑ "StackPath".
  6. ↑ "Niall leaves on loan – Accrington Stanley". accringtonstanley.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019.
  7. ↑ "StackPath".
  8. ↑ "SIGNING | Niall Joins The Port". Southport Football Club. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  9. ↑ "South Georgia add English winger Niall Watson". 30 December 2023.
  10. ↑ "N. Watson". Soccerway. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  11. ↑ "Niall Watson". Marine Official Site. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
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