Ben Williamson (Scottish footballer)

For other persons of the same name, see Ben Williamson.

Ben Williamson
Williamson on loan with Partick Thistle in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-08-07) 7 August 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth Blairhall, Fife, Scotland
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Hamilton Academical
Youth career
Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2024 Rangers 0 (0)
2021 → Arbroath (loan) 17 (1)
2021–2022 → Livingston (loan) 5 (0)
2022 → Raith Rovers (loan) 14 (2)
2022–2023 → Dundee (loan) 24 (1)
2023 → Partick Thistle (loan) 7 (0)
2024–2025 Hamilton Academical 25 (1)
2026 East Kilbride 2 (0)
2026– Oakley United 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:00, 14 December 2024 (UTC)

Ben Williamson (born 7 August 2001) is a Scottish footballer, who plays as a midfielder for East of Scotland Football League club Oakley United.

Career

Rangers

In January 2020, Williamson, a product of the Rangers youth system, signed a new contract with the club extending his stay until the summer of 2021.[1]

Arbroath (loan)

On 13 January 2021, Williamson joined Arbroath in the Scottish Championship,[2] after agreeing a one-year contract extension until 2022. Williamson made his professional debut three days later in a draw with Queen of the South.[3]

Loans to Livingston and Raith

On 12 July 2021, Williamson signed a new two-year contract with Rangers and then moved to Livingston on a season-long loan.[4] This loan was cut short in January 2022, and Williamson was immediately sent on loan to Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers for the remainder of the season.[5]

Dundee (loan)

On 15 July 2022, Williamson signed an extension with Rangers which kept him at the club until 2024, and then joined Scottish Championship side Dundee on a season-long loan.[6] He made his debut for the Dark Blues in an away win over Stranraer in the Scottish League Cup.[7] Williamson scored his first goal for Dundee in a 3–0 win over league leaders Queen's Park on 28 January 2023.[8] Williamson came on as a substitute and help seal a win on the final day of the league season over Queen's Park which clinched the Scottish Championship title for Dundee.[9]

Partick Thistle (loan)

On 18 July 2023, Williamson joined Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on a loan until January 2024.[10] He made his first start later that same day in a Scottish League Cup group stage win away to Dundee United.[11] Williamson left the club at the end of his loan on 1 January 2024.[12]

Hamilton Academical

On 4 January 2024, Williamson joined Scottish League One club Hamilton Academical on an 18-month deal.[13] He made his debut on 13 January in a home league win over Cove Rangers, in which he was sent off.[14] Williamson was a large part of Hamilton's play-off final victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle which saw Accies promoted to the Scottish Championship.[15]

In December 2024, Williamson was involved in a car crash in which he sustained serious injuries, including a broken leg, which would likely end his football season.[16][17][18]

East Kilbride

In the summer of 2025, with Hamilton Accies being given a transfer-embargo and Williamson's contract having expired, he was unable to re-register with the club but continued to train with them. In January 2026, he joined Scottish League Two side East Kilbride.[19] After making just 2 appearances for East Kilbride, Williamson announced his departure from the club, citing a need to take time away from professional football for personal reasons.

Oakley United

Shortly after his departure from East Kilbride, it was announced that Williamson had signed for Oakley United in the East of Scotland Football League.[20]

Career statistics

As of 14 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Rangers 2020–21[21] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021–22[22] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arbroath (loan) 2020–21[21] Scottish Championship 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 1
Livingston (loan) 2021–22[22] Scottish Premiership 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 0
Raith Rovers (loan) 2021–22[22] Scottish Championship 14 2 2 0 0 0 1[a] 0 17 2
Dundee (loan) 2022–23[23] Scottish Championship 24 1 1 0 4 0 2[a] 0 31 1
Partick Thistle (loan) 2023–24[24] Scottish Championship 7 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 12 0
Hamilton Academical 2023–24[24] Scottish League One 13 1 0 0 0 0 4[b] 0 17 1
2024–25[25] Scottish Championship 12 0 0 0 2 0 1[a] 0 15 0
Total 25 1 0 0 2 0 5 0 32 1
Career total 92 5 4 0 12 0 7 0 116 5
  1. ^ a b c Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in the Scottish Championship play-offs

Honours

Dundee

Hamilton Academical

References

  1. ^ "RangersFC are delighted to announce that Academy midfielder Ben Williamson has signed a contract extension with the club until 2021". Twitter, Inc. 17 January 2020.
  2. ^ "RangersFC can today announce that Ben Williamson has signed a one-year extension until summer 2022 and will join @ArbroathFC on-loan for the remainder of the season". Twittern, Inc. 13 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Queen of the South 2-2 Arbroath". BBC Sport. 16 January 2021.
  4. ^ Hendry, Mark (12 July 2021). "Rangers prospect Ben Williamson pens deal at Ibrox before heading to Livingston on loan". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Ben Williamson | Raith Rovers FC". www.raithrovers.net. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Ben signs". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Stranraer v Dundee". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Dundee v Queen's Park". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Dundee back in Premiership after eight-goal epic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Ben Williamson joins the club on loan deal until January". Partick Thistle FC. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  11. ^ "Dundee United v Partick Thistle". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Loan Update". Partick Thistle FC. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  13. ^ Thomson, Paul (4 January 2024). "Rangers midfielder joins Hamilton Accies in permanent deal". Daily Record. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  14. ^ "Hamilton Academical v Cove Rangers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  15. ^ a b "Hamilton Academical win promotion and relegate Inverness CT". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  16. ^ Loudon, Calum (30 December 2024). "Hamilton 'immensely saddened' after midfielder injured in car crash". STV News. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  17. ^ "CLUB STATEMENT: BEN WILLIAMSON - Hamilton Accies". hamiltonacciesfc.co.uk. 29 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  18. ^ Scarlett, Lucy (25 January 2025). "Dad of ex-Dundee ace Ben Williamson provides update on son's recovery after horror Dunfermline crash". The Courier. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
  19. ^ "Ben Williamson Signs". Facebook. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  20. ^ "Ex-Dundee and Raith Rovers loanee Ben Williamson makes swift return to football with eighth-tier Fife club". The Courier. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  21. ^ a b "Games played by Ben Williamson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  22. ^ a b c "Games played by Ben Williamson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  23. ^ "Games played by Ben Williamson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  24. ^ a b "Games played by Ben Williamson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  25. ^ "Games played by Ben Williamson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
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