Luke Simpson

Luke Simpson

Simpson training with York City in 2016
Personal information
Full name	Luke Thomas Simpson
Date of birth	(1994-09-23) 23 September 1994 (age 22)
Place of birth	Heywood, England
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team	York City
Number	13
Youth career
0000–2012	Oldham Athletic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2012–2014	Oldham Athletic	0	(0)
2013	→ Nantwich Town (loan)
2013–2014	→ Workington (loan)	6	(0)
2014	→ Leicester City (loan)	0	(0)
2014–2015	Accrington Stanley	8	(0)
2015–2016	Watford	0	(0)
2016–	York City	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:59, 22 May 2017 (UTC).

Luke Thomas Simpson (born 23 September 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for National League club York City.

Born in Heywood, Greater Manchester, Simpson started his career as a youth player at Oldham Athletic, signing his first professional contract in June 2013. Having been an unused substitute for Oldham's first three matches of the 2013–14 season, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Nantwich Town on a one-month loan on 17 August 2013. On 20 December 2013, Simpson joined Conference North team Workington on a one-month youth loan, going on to make six appearances. On 31 January 2014, he joined Championship team Leicester City on a youth loan until the end of 2013–14.

On 4 August 2014, he signed for Accrington Stanley. Simpson made his debut against Southend United, saving Barry Corr's 46th-minute penalty. In January 2015, he left the club after turning down a contract offer. He made nine appearances for the club in all competitions.

On 23 December 2015, Simpson signed a short-term contract with Premier League team Watford, to play for their under-21 team. On 3 June 2016, it was announced that Simpson would leave Watford upon the expiry of his contract.