Adam Buxton (footballer)
![]() Buxton playing for Accrington Stanley in 2014 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Adam Mark Buxton[1] | ||
Date of birth | 12 May 1992 | ||
Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Right back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Morecambe | ||
Number | 2 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2010 | Wigan Athletic | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2014 | Wigan Athletic | 0 | (0) |
2014 | → Burton Albion (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2014 | → Accrington Stanley (loan) | 11 | (0) |
2014–2016 | Accrington Stanley | 45 | (2) |
2016–2017 | Portsmouth | 0 | (0) |
2017–2019 | Tranmere Rovers | 67 | (3) |
2019- | Morecambe | 11 | (1) |
2020 | → York City (loan) | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:32, 17 March 2020 (UTC) |
Adam Mark Buxton (born 12 May 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for League Two club Morecambe.
Club career
Wigan Athletic
Buxton began his career at Wigan Athletic, and experienced his first taste of first-team football when he was an unused substitute for an FA Cup tie against Hull City on 8 January 2011.[3] Buxton spent the rest of the season playing for the Wigan reserve team, and went on to captain the development squad throughout the 2011–12 and 2012–13 seasons.[2] He broke back into the first-team setup at the beginning of the 2013–14 season, travelling with the senior Wigan side on their pre-season tour of the United States, and featuring in several pre-season friendlies.[2] However, once the newly relegated side's season had started, Buxton found himself unable to make his way into the line-up for the first-team.
Burton Albion (Loan)
On 3 January 2014, League Two side Burton Albion took Buxton on loan from Wigan for one month.[4] He was issued the squad number 4, and made his professional debut on 14 January 2014 in a 4–1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth in the FA Cup.[5] Buxton made no further appearances for Burton, and was recalled by Wigan on 1 February 2014, at the completion of the initial one-month loan.[6]
Accrington Stanley (Loan)
Buxton was sent out on loan again a month later, joining another League Two side Accrington Stanley on 8 March 2014, on a one-month emergency loan deal.[7] He made his debut for the club the same day, starting in a 3–1 league win against Chesterfield. Accrington manager James Beattie said of Buxton's debut performance after the match: "I was very pleased with Adam's display at right-back on Saturday and I think everyone who was at the game saw how accomplished he was."[8] On 10 April 2014, Buxton's loan at Stanley was extended until the end of the 2013–14 season.[9] At the end of the season, Buxton was among five players to be released.[10]
Accrington Stanley
After being released by Wigan Athletic, Buxton re-signed for Accrington Stanley on a one-year contract.[11] He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 loss at AFC Wimbledon on 24 January 2015.[12] In August 2016 Buxton declined a contract extension with Accrington in favour of joining Portsmouth.[13] He mutually agreed to leave the club after struggling to make an impact and only played cup matches in his short stay.[14]
Tranmere Rovers
On 1 February 2017, Tranmere Rovers signed Buxton on a free transfer on a deal until the end of the season.[15]
Morecambe
On 29 June 2019, Buxton signed for League Two club Morecambe on an initial one-year deal.[16] Buxton scored his first goal for Morecambe on 28 September 2019, coming off the bench against Northampton Town to score Morecambe's first of their comeback in a 2–2 draw.[17] Buxton was made available to find a new club alongside teammate Andrew Tutte in January due to limited first team opportunities[18] and was released in June 2020[19].
York City
Buxton joined National League North side York City on loan until the end of the 2019/20 season.[20]
Style of play
While predominantly a right-back, Buxton is a versatile defender, capable of also playing at left-back and centre-back.[4][21]
Career statistics
- As of match played 11 February 2017.
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Wigan Athletic | 2010–11[22] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
2012–13[22] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2013–14[23] | Championship | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Burton Albion (loan) | 2013–14[23] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
Accrington Stanley (loan) | 2013–14[23] | League Two | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | 11 | 0 | |||
Accrington Stanley | 2014–15[24] | League Two | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 19 | 1 |
2015–16[25] | League Two | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
Total | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 1 | ||
Portsmouth | 2016–17[26] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Tranmere Rovers | 2016–17[26] | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career total | 40 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 47 | 1 |
- ^ Appearance in Football League Trophy
Honours
Tranmere Rovers
References
- ^ "Premier League clubs submit retained and released lists". Premier League. 7 June 2013. Archived from the original on 10 June 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ a b c "Adam Buxton player profile". Wigan Athletic FC. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ "Hull 2–3 Wigan". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 8 January 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ a b "Adam Buxton: Burton Albion sign Wigan defender on loan". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 3 January 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ "Match Report: Bournemouth 4–1 Burton Albion". Burton Albion FC. 14 January 2014. Archived from the original on 28 August 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ "Buxton recalled". Burton Albion FC. 1 February 2014. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ "Wigan Defender Joins on Loan". Accrington Stanley FC. 8 March 2014. Archived from the original on 8 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ^ "Boss Believes Squad is Key For Season Run-In". Accrington Stanley FC. 10 March 2014. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- ^ "Buxton Loan Extended". Accrington Stanley FC. 10 April 2014. Archived from the original on 17 July 2014.
- ^ "CLUB CONFIRM CONTRACTS EXPIRE". Wigan Athletic F.C. 7 July 2014. Archived from the original on 28 August 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "Adam Buxton Returns!". Accrington Stanley FC. 20 July 2014. Archived from the original on 28 August 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "AFC Wimbledon 2–1 Accrington". BBC Sport. BBC. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ^ "Pompey sign full-back Adam Buxton from Accrington Stanley". Portsmouth FC. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ "Pompey defender Adam Buxton agrees to end Portsmouth contract". Portsmouth FC. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ "Adam Buxton: Tranmere Rovers sign former Portsmouth defender". BBC Sport. 1 February 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ "ADAM BUXTON SIGNS". Morecambe F.C. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
- ^ "Adam Buxton first Morecambe goal". BBC Sport. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "CLUB STATEMENT". www.morecambefc.com. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- ^ "Kevin Ellison:Morecambe release the second oldest player in the EFL, at the age of 41". BBC Sport. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "York City bring in defender on loan to end of season". York Press. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "Burton Albion sign Wigan Athletic defender on loan". Burton Mail. 3 January 2014. Archived from the original on 6 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ a b "Adam Buxton – Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Adam Buxton in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ^ "Games played by Adam Buxton in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ^ "Games played by Adam Buxton in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Games played by Adam Buxton in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- ^ Pearlman, Michael (25 May 2019). "Newport County 0–1 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
External links
- Adam Buxton at Soccerbase
- Adam Buxton at Soccerway