Thomas Christoper Norcott (born 22 November 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League One club Reading.

Tom Norcott
Personal information
Full name Thomas Christoper Norcott[1]
Date of birth (2004-11-22) 22 November 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Reading
Number 61
Youth career
Chippenham Town
2012–2023 Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Reading 0 (0)
2024Beaconsfield Town (loan)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:34, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Norcott started his career with Chippenham Town[2] before joining Reading when he was eight.[3] On 1 July 2023, Norcott signed his first professional contract with Reading.[4] Norcott made his debut for Reading during their home victory against Swindon Town in the EFL Trophy group stage on 10 October 2023, replacing David Button with three minutes remaining to become the clubs 80th graduate from their academy.[5][3]

On 28 March 2024, Norcott joined Beaconsfield Town on loan for the remainder of the season.[6]

Career statistics

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As of match played 10 October 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Reading 2023–24[7] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 1 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
  1. ^ Appearance in the EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  2. ^ "FOOTBALL: Tom's cup of cheer in Portugal". The Wiltshire Gazette & Herald. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b "80. Tom Norcott". Reading F.C. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  4. ^ "PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS SIGNED BY NINE YOUNG PLAYERS". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Reading vs. Swindon Town". Soccerway. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  6. ^ "We can confirm goalkeeper Tom Norcott has joined @BeaconsfieldFC on loan for the rest of their campaign, good luck Tom! 👊". Reading FC Twitter. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  7. ^ "T. Norcott". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
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