Samuel Harry Fielding (born 2 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hyde United on loan from Spennymoor Town.

Sam Fielding
Fielding with York City in 2021
Personal information
Full name Samuel Harry Fielding[1]
Date of birth (1998-11-02) 2 November 1998 (age 26)[1]
Place of birth York, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Hyde United
(on loan from Spennymoor Town)
Youth career
0000–2016 York City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 York City 1 (0)
2017–2020 Barnsley 0 (0)
2020–2021 Salford City 0 (0)
2021–2022 York City 9 (0)
2022–2023 Bradford (Park Avenue) 65 (3)
2023– Spennymoor Town 27 (1)
2024–Hyde United (loan) 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:04, 29 April 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Born in York, Fielding began his career with York City, and made his debut on 8 October 2016 against Braintree Town, playing 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw.[2] He made a second appearance the following week in a FA Cup qualifying game against Curzon Ashton.[3] He was praised for his mentality and described by the York Press as "one for the future",[4] and was offered a new contract at the end of the season.[5] but made the move to fellow Yorkshire side Barnsley. He signed a contract extension with Barnsley in 2019,[6] but was released a year later.[7]

He signed for EFL League Two side Salford City in September, and made his début for the club on 29 September in the EFL Trophy against Morecambe. He was an 85th-minute substitute for James Wilson as Salford City won 2–0.[8] At the end of the 2020–21 season, it was announced that he would be leaving the club.[9]

Following his release from Salford, he returned to National League North side York City, following a successful trial period.[10]

On 22 January 2022, Fielding signed an 18-month contract with National League North side Bradford (Park Avenue).[11]

Following Bradford (Park Avenue)'s relegation at the end of the 2022–23, Fielding remained in the National League North with Spennymoor Town.[12] In March 2024, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Hyde United on loan until the end of the season.[13]

Career statistics

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As of match played 2 March 2024[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
York City 2016–17 National League 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Salford City 2020–21[15] League Two 0 0 1 0 0 0 3[a] 0 4 0
York City 2021–22 National League North 9 0 4 0 1[b] 0 14 0
Bradford (Park Avenue) 2021–22 National League North 20 1 0 0 20 1
2022–23 National League North 45 2 1 0 1[b] 0 47 2
Total 65 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 67 3
Spennymoor Town 2023–24 National League North 27 1 2 0 1[b] 0 30 1
Career total 102 4 9 0 0 0 6 0 117 4
  1. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

Honours

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Salford City

References

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  1. ^ a b Sam Fielding at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ "Braintree Town 1-1 York City". BBC. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  3. ^ Flett, Dave (15 October 2016). "York City face replay at Curzon Ashton after 1-1 FA Cup draw". York Press. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  4. ^ Flett, Dave (27 May 2017). "York City 2016/17 season review and player ratings". York Press. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  5. ^ Flett, Dave (25 May 2017). "York City offer Sam Fielding new terms, but release Tyler Walton and Alex Bruton". York Press. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  6. ^ "U23s Contract News". Barnsley F.C. Official Website. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  7. ^ Wobschall, Leon (24 June 2020). "Barnsley FC confirm exit of out-of-contract quartet". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Salford City 2–0 Morecambe". Soccerway.
  9. ^ "Salford City Retained and Released List 2020–21". salfordcityfc.co.uk. 15 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Fielding and Hopper sign on for new season". York City F.C. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Avenue in double transfer deal". Bradford Park Avenue AFC. 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  12. ^ "Sam Fielding Signs For Spennymoor". spennymoortownfc.co.uk. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Sam Fielding Joins Hyde On Loan". spennymoortownfc.co.uk. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  14. ^ Sam Fielding at Soccerway
  15. ^ "Games played by Sam Fielding in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  16. ^ Williams, Adam (13 March 2021). "Portsmouth 0–0 Salford City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 March 2021.