Niall Watson

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
 South Georgia Tormenta
Number 7
Youth career
–2017 Accrington Stanley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (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 (4)
2020 → Airbus UK (loan) 3 (3)
2020–2024 Southport 96 (58)
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.

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.
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Accrington Stanley 2017–18[10] League Two 2 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 3 0
Marine (loan) 2017–18[11] Northern Premier League Premier Division 7 0 0 0 — 1[b] 0 8 0
Runcorn Linnets (loan) 2018–19 NWCFL Premier Division ? ? ? ? — ? ? ? ?
Widnes (loan) 2018–19 NWCFL Premier Division ? ? ? ? — ? ? ? ?
Sligo Rovers (loan) 2019 League of Ireland Premier Division 3 1 — — 2 1 5 2
Airbus UK Broughton (loan) 2019-20 Cymru Premier 3 3 — — 1 0 4 3
Southport 2020–21 National League North 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1
Career total 16+ 4+ 1+ 1+ 0 0 6+ 1+ 22+ 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

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.