Scot Andrew Bennett (born 30 November 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for EFL League Two club Cheltenham Town.
 Bennett playing for York City in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Scot Andrew Bennett[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 30 November 1990[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Newquay, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender / Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Cheltenham Town | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2008 | Exeter City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2015 | Exeter City | 132 | (18) |
| 2015–2016 | Notts County | 6 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Newport County (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2016 | → York City (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2016–2024 | Newport County | 288 | (9) |
| 2024– | Cheltenham Town | 15 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:47, 16 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editExeter City
editBennett was born in Newquay, Cornwall[4] and started his career with Exeter City's youth system.[5] He made his first-team debut for Exeter as a substitute in the 74th minute of a 1–0 home victory over Swindon Town in League One on 29 March 2011.[6]
Bennett scored his first goal on 26 November 2011 in a 3–0 home win over Tranmere Rovers.[7] Bennett signed a new contract, the length of which was undisclosed, with Exeter in April 2012.[8] In July 2014, Exeter manager Paul Tisdale announced that Bennett would succeed Danny Coles as captain.[9]
Notts County
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Bennett signed for newly relegated League Two club Notts County on a two-year contract on 27 May 2015.[10] On 8 October 2015, he joined Notts County's divisional rivals Newport County on loan until January 2016.[11] He made his debut for Newport when starting in their 3–0 away defeat against Mansfield Town on 10 October 2015.[12] Bennett scored his first goal for Newport on 8 November 2015 in their 2–2 away draw with Brackley Town in the FA Cup first round.[12] He was recalled by Notts County on 31 December 2015.[13]
On 11 March 2016, Bennett joined Notts County's League Two rivals York City on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season.[14] He debuted the following day when starting York's 1–1 home draw with Barnet.[12]
Newport County
editBennett's contract at Notts County was cancelled by mutual consent on 2 June 2016,[15] and the same day he rejoined Newport County on a two-year contract.[16] Bennett was part of the Newport squad that completed the 'Great Escape' with a 2–1 victory at home to Notts County on the final day of the 2016–17 season, which ensured Newport's survival in League Two.[17][18] Bennett signed a new two-year contract with Newport in April 2018.[19] He was part of the team that reached the League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium on 25 May 2019. Newport lost to Tranmere Rovers 1–0 after a goal in the 119th minute.[20]
In June 2020 Bennett was released by Newport County at the end of the 2019–20 season due to the club's Coronavirus pandemic financial concerns.[21] Bizarrely, in July 2020 Bennett was selected as Newport's Player of the Year for the 2019-20 season.[22] On 4 August 2020 Bennett rejoined Newport on a one-year contract.[23] Bennett played for Newport in the League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium on 31 May 2021 which Newport lost to Morecambe, 1–0 after a 107th minute penalty.[24] In June 2021 his Newport contract was extended for a further two years.[25] In June 2023 Bennett's Newport contract was extended for a further year.[26]
On 4 June 2024, the club confirmed that Bennett would be departing the club on 30 June 2024 upon the expiration of his contract.[27]
Cheltenham Town
editBennett signed for newly relegated League Two club Cheltenham Town on 14 June 2024, linking up with his former manager at Newport, Michael Flynn.[28]
Style of play
editBennett plays as a defender or midfielder.[5]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 16 November 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Exeter City | 2008–09[29] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009–10[30] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010–11[6] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011–12[7] | League One | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2012–13[31] | League Two | 43 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 46 | 6 | |
| 2013–14[32] | League Two | 45 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 48 | 6 | |
| 2014–15[33] | League Two | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 31 | 3 | |
| Total | 132 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 141 | 18 | ||
| Notts County | 2015–16[12] | League Two | 6 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Newport County (loan) | 2015–16[12] | League Two | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 15 | 1 | ||
| York City (loan) | 2015–16[12] | League Two | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | 11 | 0 | |||
| Newport County | 2016–17[17] | League Two | 39 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[b] | 1 | 47 | 1 |
| 2017–18[34] | League Two | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 36 | 2 | |
| 2018–19[35] | League Two | 38 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | 50 | 2 | |
| 2019–20[36] | League Two | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[b] | 1 | 37 | 2 | |
| 2020–21[37] | League Two | 38 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | 48 | 2 | |
| 2021–22[38] | League Two | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | |
| 2022–23[39] | League Two | 39 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 44 | 1 | |
| 2023–24[40] | League Two | 45 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 56 | 0 | |
| Total | 288 | 9 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 352 | 11 | ||
| Cheltenham Town | 2024–25[41] | League Two | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Career total | 464 | 27 | 34 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 542 | 30 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearance in Football League Trophy
- ^ a b c d e Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ a b Two appearances in EFL Trophy and three appearances in the League Two play-offs
References
edit- ^ "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Scot Bennett". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Scot Bennett". Newport County A.F.C. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Scott Bennett: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Scot Bennett". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Binning, Sarah (25 April 2012). "Exeter City defender Scot Bennett signs new deal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Larkins, Simon (15 July 2014). "Audio: Tisdale confirms Scot Bennett as new Exeter City captain". Express & Echo. Exeter. Archived from the original on 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Scot Bennett: Notts County sign Exeter captain". BBC Sport. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Scot Bennett: Notts County midfielder joins Newport on loan". BBC Sport. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ^ "Scot Bennett: Notts County recall Newport County defender". BBC Sport. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Scot Bennett and Colby Bishop head out on loan". Notts County F.C. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- ^ Pallatt, James (2 June 2016). "Scot Bennett is first Notts County casualty under John Sheridan". Nottingham Post. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016.
- ^ "Scot Bennett: Newport County sign Notts County defender on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 2 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ^ "Newport County 2–1 Notts County". BBC Sport. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ Williams, David (26 April 2018). "Scot Bennett pens fresh two-year Newport County AFC deal". South Wales Argus. Newport. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ Pearlman, Michael (25 May 2019). "League Two play-off final: Newport County 0–1 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ "NEWPORT COUNTY AFC CONFIRM LIST OF PLAYERS RETAINED AND RELEASED". www.newport-county.co.uk.
- ^ Bennett Player of the Year
- ^ Bennett rejoins Newport
- ^ Morecambe beat Newport
- ^ Bennett contract extended
- ^ Bennett 1 year extension
- ^ "Scot Bennett departs Newport County after eight seasons". www.newport-county.co.uk. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Scot Bennett signs for the Robins". www.ctfc.com. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
External links
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- Profile Archived 5 March 2021 at the Wayback Machine at the Newport County A.F.C. website
- Scot Bennett at Soccerbase
