Niall Watson – Wikipedia
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English footballer
Niall Robert Watson is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Southport.
Club career[edit]
Accrington Stanley and loan moves[edit]
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[edit]
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.
Career statistics[edit]
- As of match played 6 October 2020.
Personal life[edit]
Niall is the son of former footballer and manager Liam Watson.
References[edit]
- ^
“Notification of shirt numbers: Accrington Stanley” (PDF). English Football League. p. 1. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- ^ “Accrington Stanley vs. Middlesbrough U21”. Soccerway. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ “NIALL WATSON JOINS MARINERS”. Marine Official Site. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ “Home”.
- ^ “StackPath”.
- ^ “Niall leaves on loan – Accrington Stanley”. accringtonstanley.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019.
- ^ “StackPath”.
- ^ “SIGNING | Niall Joins The Port”. Southport Football Club. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ “N. Watson”. Soccerway. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ “Niall Watson”. Marine Official Site. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
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