Samuel Harry Fielding (born 2 November 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club Marine.
Club career
Born in York, Fielding began his career with York City, and made his debut on 8 October 2016 against Braintree Town, playing 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw.[2] He made a second appearance the following week in a FA Cup qualifying game against Curzon Ashton.[3] He was praised for his mentality and described by the York Press as "one for the future",[4] and was offered a new contract at the end of the season.[5] but made the move to fellow Yorkshire side Barnsley. He signed a contract extension with Barnsley in 2019,[6] but was released a year later.[7]
He signed for EFL League Two side Salford City in September, and made his début for the club on 29 September in the EFL Trophy against Morecambe. He was an 85th-minute substitute for James Wilson as Salford City won 2–0.[8] At the end of the 2020–21 season, it was announced that he would be leaving the club.[9]
Following his release from Salford, he returned to National League North side York City, following a successful trial period.[10]
On 22 January 2022, Fielding signed an 18-month contract with National League North side Bradford (Park Avenue).[11]
Following Bradford (Park Avenue)'s relegation at the end of the 2022–23, Fielding remained in the National League North with Spennymoor Town.[12] In March 2024, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Hyde United on loan until the end of the season.[13]
In June 2024, Fielding joined fellow National League North side Farsley Celtic following his departure from Spennymoor Town.[14] He departed the club by mutual consent in February 2025.[15] On 24 February, he joined Marine.[16]
Career statistics
- As of 23 February 2025[17]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| York City | 2016–17 | National League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Salford City | 2020–21[18] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| York City | 2021–22 | National League North | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| Bradford (Park Avenue) | 2021–22 | National League North | 20 | 1 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | ||
| 2022–23 | National League North | 45 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 47 | 2 | ||
| Total | 65 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 67 | 3 | ||
| Spennymoor Town | 2023–24 | National League North | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 30 | 1 | |
| Hyde United (loan) | 2023–24[19] | Northern Premier League Premier Division | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Farsley Celtic | 2024–25 | National League North | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 28 | 0 | |
| Career total | 133 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 150 | 4 | ||
Honours
Salford City
References
- ^ a b Sam Fielding at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ "Braintree Town 1-1 York City". BBC. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Flett, Dave (15 October 2016). "York City face replay at Curzon Ashton after 1-1 FA Cup draw". York Press. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Flett, Dave (27 May 2017). "York City 2016/17 season review and player ratings". York Press. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Flett, Dave (25 May 2017). "York City offer Sam Fielding new terms, but release Tyler Walton and Alex Bruton". York Press. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ "U23s Contract News". Barnsley F.C. Official Website. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Wobschall, Leon (24 June 2020). "Barnsley FC confirm exit of out-of-contract quartet". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ "Salford City 2–0 Morecambe". Soccerway.
- ^ "Salford City Retained and Released List 2020–21". salfordcityfc.co.uk. 15 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ "Fielding and Hopper sign on for new season". York City F.C. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Avenue in double transfer deal". Bradford Park Avenue AFC. 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Sam Fielding Signs For Spennymoor". spennymoortownfc.co.uk. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Sam Fielding Joins Hyde On Loan". spennymoortownfc.co.uk. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Sam Fielding signs for the Celts". farsleyceltic.com. 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Misambo, Sloane and Fielding depart, Edmondson and Newsome step up". farsleyceltic.com. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Sam Fielding joins Marine". marinefc.com. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
- ^ Sam Fielding at Soccerway
- ^ "Games played by Sam Fielding in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Hyde United – Appearances – Sam Fielding – 2023-2024". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ Williams, Adam (13 March 2021). "Portsmouth 0–0 Salford City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 March 2021.