Toby James Stevenson (born 22 November 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Isthmian League Premier Division club Chatham Town.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Toby James Stevenson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 November 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Colchester, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chatham Town | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Leyton Orient | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Leyton Orient | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Heybridge Swifts (loan) | 23 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Charlton Athletic | 3 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Watford | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Bromley | 1 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Braintree Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Billericay Town (loan) | 23 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Billericay Town | 38 | (4) |
| 2023–2024 | Braintree Town | 8 | (1) |
| 2024 | Margate | 14 | (0) |
| 2024– | Chatham Town | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:26, 17 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editBorn in Colchester, Essex, Stevenson started his career in the youth team of Leyton Orient. In November 2017 he was sent out on a work-experience loan to Isthmian League North Division side Heybridge Swifts.[3] He made his debut against Kingstonian in a 2–2 draw in the FA Trophy.[3] He went on to make twenty-three appearances for the Essex side, where he stayed until 2018.[4] In May 2018, Orient announced that he would not be offered a professional contract following the end of his scholarship, although manager Martin Ling stated that he would have been retained if the club still had an under-23 team.[5]
He subsequently joined Charlton Athletic development squad after impressing on trial against Crystal Palace in the under-18 play-off final.[6] On 10 October 2018 he became the first Charlton player to score a hat-trick on debut following the record 8–0 win away at Stevenage in the EFL Trophy.[7] He went onto make another six appearances that season as Charlton were promoted to the EFL Championship following the play-off victory over Sunderland. In May 2019, Charlton announced that his contract had been extended by a further year.[8] On 2 November 2019 he was sent out on loan to National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on a one-month youth loan and made his debut on that day in a 2–1 away defeat to Solihull Moors.[4] His loan was extended on 5 December 2019 until 11 January 2020.[9] On 3 January 2020, Stevenson was recalled by Charlton.[10]
On 2 July 2020, it was confirmed that Stevenson had left Charlton after his contract expired.[11] Stevenson signed a one-year deal with Watford on 15 September, with the option of a further year.[12]
Following his release from Watford, Stevenson joined National League side Bromley and subsequently joined Braintree Town on a month's loan at the end of September, where he made his debut in a 6–0 defeat to Eastbourne Borough on 25 September 2021.[13]
On Tuesday 26 October 2021 Toby joined Billericay Town on a one month loan.[14]
On 31 May 2022, it was confirmed that Stevenson would leave Bromley following the end of his contract.[15]
After spending the 2022–23 campaign back at Billericay Town, Stevenson returned to Braintree Town in June 2023.[16] In February 2024, Stevenson joined Isthmian League Premier Division strugglers Margate.[17]
Following Margate's relegation at the end of the 2023–24 season, Stevenson remained in the Isthmian Premier Division, joining Chatham Town in June 2024.[18]
Career statistics
edit- As of end of 2023–24 season
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Leyton Orient | 2017–18[19] | National League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Heybridge Swifts (loan) | 2017–18[19] | Isthmian League North Division | 23 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||
| Charlton Athletic | 2018–19[20] | League One | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| 2019–20[21] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 4 | ||
| Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) | 2019–20[21] | National League | 10 | 0 | — | — | 2[b] | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| Watford | 2020–21[22] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| Bromley | 2021–22[23] | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Braintree Town (loan) | 2021–22[23] | National League South | 1 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Billericay Town (loan) | 2021–22[23] | National League South | 23 | 1 | — | — | 2[b][c] | 0 | 25 | 1 | ||
| Billericay Town | 2022–23[24] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 38 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 3[b][c] | 0 | 45 | 5 | |
| Total | 61 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 70 | 6 | ||
| Braintree Town | 2023–24 | National League South | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
| Margate | 2023–24[25] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 14 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
| Chatham Town | 2024–25[26] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 121 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 142 | 11 | ||
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ a b c Appearances in FA Trophy
- ^ a b Appearances in Essex Senior Cup
Honours
editBillericay Town
- Essex Senior Cup: 2021–22[27]
References
edit- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Charlton Athletic" (PDF). English Football League. p. 16. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ Toby Stevenson at Soccerway
- ^ a b "LOAN WATCH: STEVENSON IMPRESSES ON SWIFTS DEBUT". Leyton Orient FC. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ a b Bennett, Dan (2 November 2019). "Stevenson signs as Gordon heads out on loan". Barking and Dagenham Post. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ Hayden, Bradley (23 May 2018). "Leyton Orient: Martin Ling on Toby Stevenson and Teddy Perkins' departures". East London Guardian. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Avory introduces new academy additions". Charlton Athletic FC. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Hat-trick hero Toby Stevenson on record-breaking dream debut". Charlton Athletic FC. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Young Addicks trio extend contracts". Charlton Athletic FC. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Daggers extend Stevenson loan while Gordon remains with Dartford". Romford Recorder. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ^ "Brendan Wiredu, Taylor Maloney and Toby Stevenson recalled from loans". Charlton Athletic F.C. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Charlton confirm list of released and retained players". Charlton Athletic Official Website. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ "Official: Stevenson Joins Hornets". watfordfc.com. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ "Braintree Town thrashed by Eastbourne Borough". Braintree & Witham Times. 25 September 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ Billericay Town F.C. Ins and Outs at New Lodge
- ^ "Bromley FC Retained List 2022/23". Bromley FC. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Braintree Town FC on Twitter". Twitter. Braintree Town F.C. 17 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Stevenson To Margate". www.margate-fc.co.uk. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "CHATS SIGN TOBY STEVENSON". www.chathamtownfc.com. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Toby Stevenson". Soccerbase.
- ^ "Toby Stevenson". Soccerbase.
- ^ a b "Toby Stevenson". Soccerbase.
- ^ "Toby Stevenson". Soccerbase.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Toby Stevenson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "Billericay Town | Appearances | Toby Stevenson | Football Web Pages".
- ^ "Margate – Appearances – Toby Stevenson – 2023–2024". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Margate – Appearances – Toby Stevenson – 2023–2024". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "BLUES LIFT ESSEX SENIOR CUP". Billericay Town. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.