Mark Shelton (footballer)
![]() Shelton warming up for Hartlepool United in 2022 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mark John Shelton[1] | ||
Date of birth | 12 September 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Nottingham, England[2] | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Barnet | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Youth career | |||
Nottingham Forest | |||
–2015 | Burton Albion | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2016 | Burton Albion | 0 | (0) |
2016 | → Loughborough Dynamo (loan) | ||
2016 | Ilkeston | 21 | |
2016–2017 | Alfreton Town | 22 | (2) |
2017–2020 | Salford City | 45 | (4) |
2019 | → Woking (loan) | 3 | (1) |
2019–2020 | → Hartlepool United (loan) | 14 | (3) |
2020–2023 | Hartlepool United | 82 | (5) |
2023–2024 | Oldham Athletic | 35 | (2) |
2024– | Barnet | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:06, 13 June 2024 (UTC) |
Mark John Shelton (born 12 September 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Barnet.
Shelton came through the ranks at Burton Albion, signing his first professional contract in May 2015. He continued his career in non-League, initially with Ilkeston and Alfreton Town. He signed for Salford City and won two back-to-back promotions with the Ammies. In his third season, Shelton had loan spells with Woking and Hartlepool United. After impressing with Hartlepool, he signed a permanent deal with them. In his first full season with the club, he won promotion via the play-offs. In January 2023, Shelton moved to Oldham Athletic. At the end of his second season with Oldham, Shelton moved to Barnet.
Career
[edit]Burton Albion
[edit]Shelton came through the youth teams at Burton Albion before being awarded a professional contract with the club in May 2015.[4][5]
In January 2016 he joined Loughborough Dynamo on loan until the end of the season.[6] On his return from the loan he was released by the club.[7]
Non-League
[edit]He then joined Ilkeston in June 2016.[8]
In November 2016 he joined Alfreton Town.[9]
Salford City
[edit]In June 2017 he joined Salford City after the clubs agreed a fee.[10] In a 3–1 win against Boreham Wood, Shelton scored a goal which would later be voted as Salford's goal of the season.[11][12] On 11 May 2019, Shelton was a substitute in the 68th minute for Salford in their 3–0 play-off final win against AFC Fylde at Wembley.[13] After two seasons helping the club to successive promotions to the English Football League, he made his league debut for the club on 3 August 2019 in the club's first game in the league against Stevenage.[14]
Woking and Hartlepool United loans
[edit]On 11 October 2019, Shelton returned to the National League, to join Woking on a three-month loan.[15] A day later, he went on to score on his debut during a 2–2 draw with Barnet, netting Woking's second in the 53rd minute.[16] On 16 November 2019, it was confirmed by manager, Alan Dowson that Shelton's loan spell had been terminated, following limited game-time opportunities.[17]
In December 2019 he went out on loan to Hartlepool United.[18] Shelton made his league Hartlepool debut in a 1–0 victory against Dagenham & Redbridge and scored his first goal in a 2–1 win against Eastleigh.[19][20]
Hartlepool United
[edit]After a successful loan spell at the North East club, Hartlepool made the deal permanent on 1 August 2020, following Shelton's release from parent club Salford City.[21] He started in the first game of the season in a 2–1 win against Aldershot Town.[22] His first goal of the 2020–21 season came in a 1–1 draw at FC Halifax Town.[23] Shelton played in the 2021 National League play-off final as Hartlepool drew 1–1 with Torquay United at Ashton Gate, Bristol. During the Final, Shelton covered 22 kilometres in distance.[24] In the resulting penalty shoot-out, Shelton scored his penalty as Hartlepool were promoted to League Two after winning 5–4 on penalties.[25]
After a successful 2020–21 season, Shelton extended his contract with Hartlepool ahead of the 2021–22 season.[26] In April 2022, Shelton was ruled out of the Scunthorpe United fixture after a cotton bud was stuck in his ear, forcing him to go to hospital to remove it.[27] At the end of the 2021–22 season, Shelton's contract was extended for a further year after making 41 appearances in the previous season.[28] Shelton made his 100th appearance for Hartlepool in September 2022.[29] Following several first team injuries, Shelton was moved into defence and scored in a 3–3 draw with Harrogate Town.[30][31]
Oldham Athletic
[edit]On 20 January 2023, Shelton signed for National League side Oldham Athletic on a deal until summer 2025.[32][33]
In June 2024, Shelton had his Oldham contract terminated by mutual consent.[34]
Barnet
[edit]On 13 June 2024, the same day as his departure from Oldham was announced, Shelton agreed to join fellow National League side Barnet.[35]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of end of 2023–24 season
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Burton Albion | 2014–15[36] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2015–16[37] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Alfreton Town | 2016–17[38] | National League North | 22 | 2 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | ||
Salford City | 2017–18[38][39] | National League North | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 28 | 1 | |
2018–19[38] | National League | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 15 | 2 | ||
2019–20[40] | League Two | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 6 | 1 | |
Total | 45 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 49 | 4 | ||
Woking (loan) | 2019–20[38] | National League | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
Hartlepool United | 2019–20[38] | National League | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | |
2020–21[38] | National League | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[b] | 0 | 39 | 3 | ||
2021–22[41] | League Two | 33 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[c] | 1 | 41 | 2 | |
2022–23[42] | League Two | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 17 | 1 | |
Total | 96 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 111 | 9 | ||
Oldham Athletic | 2022–23[38] | National League | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | |
2023–24[38] | National League | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||
Total | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 35 | 2 | ||
Career total | 200 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 220 | 17 |
Honours
[edit]Salford City
- National League play-offs: 2019[13]
- National League North: 2017–18[43]
Hartlepool United
References
[edit]- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Salford City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 62. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
- ^ "Mark Shelton". In The Mad Crowd. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Mark Shelton". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Four youngsters have signed professional contracts". Burton Albion FC. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "Mark Shelton: It is nice to get the reward I have worked so hard for". Burton Albion FC. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "Mark Shelton has joined Loughborough Dynamo". Burton Albion FC. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "Nigel Clough announces plans for his Championship squad". Burton Albion FC. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "Summer Moves (Part Three)…". Non League Pitchero. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "Ilkeston midfielder completes Alfreton move". Non League Daily. 27 November 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "Mark Shelton signs on for Salford". Salford City FC. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "Salford 3–1 Boreham Wood". BBC Sport. 22 September 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Super 6 Goal of the Season Mark Shelton vs Boreham Wood". Salford City FC YouTube. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ a b Josef Rindl (11 May 2019). "Salford City beat AFC Fylde in National League promotion final at Wembley". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Salford City 2–0 Stevenage". BBC Sport. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "Shelton joins on loan from Salford". Woking F.C. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Barnet vs. Woking". Soccerway. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ "BBC Surrey Sport on Twitter". BBC Surrey. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Salford City midfielder Shelton joins Hartlepool". Non League Daily. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ "Hartlepool United 1–0 Dagenham & Redbridge". BBC Sport. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Hartlepool United 2–1 Eastleigh". BBC Sport. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Pools sign Mark Shelton". Hartlepool United Football Club. August 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Hartlepool United 2–1 Aldershot Town". 3 October 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "FC Halifax Town 1–1 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ Dominic Scurr (23 September 2021). "Hard work paying off for Mark Shelton at Hartlepool United with 'massive vindication'". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ Pilnick, Brent (20 June 2021). "Hartlepool United 1–1 Torquay United (5–4)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ "Shelton and Odusina extend contracts". Hartlepool United FC. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Mark Shelton: Hartlepool United midfielder out after cotton bud stuck in ear". BBC Sport. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Mark Shelton: Hartlepool United midfielder signs new contract". BBC Sport. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ Matty Jones. "Hartlepool: Mark Shelton vows to keep his place and gain results 'for the town'". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ Joe Ramage (2 January 2023). "Keith Curle justifies Mark Shelton decision after ex-Salford City midfielder grabs goal and assist in Harrogate Town draw". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Hartlepool 3–3 Harrogate: George Thomson earns visitors share of spoils with fine equaliser". Sky Sports. 1 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Mark Shelton departs". Hartlepool United. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Shelton Makes Latics Switch". Oldham Athletic. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Shelton Leaves Latics". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Mark Shelton becomes Dean Brennan's ninth signing of the summer". www.barnetfc.com. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Mark Shelton in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Mark Shelton in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "M. Shelton". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ For FA Cup second qualifying round: "Salford City 1-2 York City". Salford City F.C. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
For FA Trophy third qualifying round: "Brackley Town 4-0 Salford City". Salford City F.C. 25 November 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2019. - ^ "Games played by Mark Shelton in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Mark Shelton in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Mark Shelton in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Salford City: Club co-owned by former Man Utd players promoted to the National League". BBC Sport. 21 April 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ Pilnick, Brent (20 June 2021). "Hartlepool United 1–1 Torquay United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
External links
[edit]- Profile at the Salford City F.C. website
- Mark Shelton at Soccerbase
- 1996 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Nottingham
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- Alfreton Town F.C. players
- Burton Albion F.C. players
- Ilkeston F.C. players
- Loughborough Dynamo F.C. players
- Nottingham Forest F.C. players
- Salford City F.C. players
- Woking F.C. players
- Hartlepool United F.C. players
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players
- Barnet F.C. players
- English Football League players
- National League (English football) players