Ben Blythe
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin Elliot Blythe[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 13 January 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Leeds, England | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Leamington (dual-registration from Spalding United) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | Doncaster Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Doncaster Rovers | 3 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Farsley Celtic (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Swansea City | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Barry Town United (loan) | 22 | (2) |
| 2024–2025 | Bradford (Park Avenue) | 30 | (2) |
| 2025– | Spalding United | 13 | (0) |
| 2026 | → Bourne Town (loan) | ||
| 2026– | → Leamington (dual-registration) | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:39, 28 February 2026 (UTC) | |||
Benjamin Elliot Blythe (born 13 January 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Leamington, on dual-registration from Spalding United.
Doncaster Rovers
Born in Leeds,[2] Blythe signed his first professional contract with Doncaster Rovers in July 2020.[3] He made his senior debut as a substitute in a 4–1 League One defeat to Peterborough United on 9 May 2021.[4] On 22 September 2021, he was sent out on a one-month loan to National League North side Farlsey Celtic.[5] Following his return from loan, he made his first league start on 7 December 2021 at home to Oxford United, but was substituted at half-time as Doncaster lost 2–1.[6]
Swansea City
In March 2022, it was announced that Blythe would join EFL Championship club Swansea City's under-23 side at the end of the season, having spent a month at the club on trial and that Blythe would continue to train with Swansea until the end of the season.[7] Doncaster manager Gary McSheffrey confirmed that the club would receive a fee and the agreement included add-ons and a sell-on clause.[7]
On 31 August 2023, Blythe joined Cymru Premier club Barry Town United on a season-long loan deal.[8]
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Blythe departed Swansea City upon the expiration of his contract.[9]
Non-League
On 30 September 2024, Blyth joined Northern Premier League Division One East club Bradford (Park Avenue).[10]
In February 2026, Blythe joined Leamington on dual-registration from Spalding United.[11]
