Harrison Joshua Perritt (born 16 February 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League North side Alfreton Town.

Harry Perritt
Personal information
Full name Harrison Joshua Perritt[1]
Date of birth (2001-02-16) 16 February 2001 (age 23)[2]
Place of birth Knowsley, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Alfreton Town
Youth career
0000–2011 Preston North End
2011–2021 Accrington Stanley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Accrington Stanley 11 (0)
2021Southport (loan) 0 (0)
2021Torquay United (loan) 8 (0)
2022Altrincham (loan) 12 (1)
2023 Altrincham 9 (0)
2023– Alfreton Town 33 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:29, 8 May 2023 (UTC)

Career

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Born in Knowsley,[3] Perritt started his youth career at Preston North End before switching to Accrington Stanley in 2011 at the age of 11.[4][2] In July 2019, he signed a one-year professional contract with the club with the option of a further year.[4] His contract was extended at the end of the season.[5] Perritt made his debut for the club on 12 January 2021 in a 4–0 EFL Trophy defeat away to Lincoln City.[6] On 4 February 2021, he joined Southport on a month-long loan.[7] On 20 March 2021, he made his league debut for Accrington as a substitute in a 3–1 League One win over Wigan Athletic.[3]

In October 2021, Perritt joined National League club Torquay United on loan until January 2022.[8] He made 8 appearances on loan at Torquay. On 19 February 2022, Perritt joined National League side Altrincham on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[9] He scored once in his 12 matches at Altrincham.[3]

In March 2023, Perritt returned to Altrincham on a permanent basis.[10] He was released at the end of the 2022–23 season.[11]

Perritt signed for National League North club Alfreton Town in July 2023.[12] In March 2024, his contract was extended to summer 2025.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Accrington Stanley" (PDF). English Football League. p. 1. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Harry Perritt". accringtonstanley.co.uk. Accrington Stanley F.C. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "H. Perritt". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Harry turns pro". accringtonstanley.co.uk. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  5. ^ Sharpe, Rich (24 June 2020). "Zanzala released as Stanley set to work with smaller squad". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  6. ^ Tinniswood, Steve (13 January 2021). "Accrington boss John Coleman happy to give youth a chance in Papa John's Trophy defeat". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Stanley Trio Sign On Loan". southportfc.net. Southport F.C. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  8. ^ "DEPARTURE: Perritt joins Torquay on loan". accringtonstanley.co.uk. Accrington Stanley F.C. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Phil boosts Robins rearguard with Perritt loan deal". Altrincham FC. 19 February 2022. Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  10. ^ "HERE'S HARRY - AND HE'S STAYING FOR GOOD THIS TIME!". Altrincham FC. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  11. ^ "WHO'S STAYING, WHO'S LEAVING - HERE'S YOUR ALTY RETAINED LIST". altrinchamfc.com. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Welcome to Alfreton, Harry Perritt". alfretontownfootballclub.com. Alfreton Town F.C. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  13. ^ @AlfretonTownFC (10 March 2024). "Harry Perritt has agreed terms with the club that keep him at the Impact Arena until the end of the 2024/25 season" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 July 2024 – via Twitter.
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