Louis Stephenson (footballer)
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 Louis Stephenson warming up for Hartlepool United in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Louis Stephenson | ||
| Date of birth | 10 October 2005 | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Spennymoor Town (on loan from Hartlepool United) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2021–2023 | Hartlepool United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Hartlepool United | 33 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Blyth Spartans (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | → Whitby Town (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Buxton (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2026 | → Morpeth Town (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Spennymoor Town (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:53, 27 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Louis Stephenson (born 10 October 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League North club Spennymoor Town, on loan from National League side Hartlepool United.
Stephenson began his playing career at Hartlepool United and made his first appearance an FA Cup second round victory over Harrogate Town on 26 November 2022.[1]
On 12 December 2023, Stephenson scored his first goal in professional football in a 5–1 win in the FA Trophy away to City of Liverpool.[2] Later that month, he made his first league appearance against Oldham Athletic. He followed this up by signing his first professional contract with the club on 29 December 2023.[3]
In September 2024, he signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division division club Blyth Spartans on a 28-day loan deal.[4][5] On 30 November 2024, he signed for Whitby Town on a short-term loan deal.[6]
In September 2025, Stephenson signed for National League North side Buxton on a one-month loan deal. After impressing with Buxton, his loan deal was extended[7] – however, he was recalled by Hartlepool in January 2026.[8] Upon returning to Pools, Louis went out on loan again; this time to Morpeth Town on a one-month loan deal until February 2026.[9]
On 17 March 2026, Stephenson signed on loan for National League North side Spennymoor Town until the end of the season.[10]