Born in Lancaster, Lancashire, Dodgson started his career in the Academy at Manchester United eventually progressing to play for the under-18 side after he was offered a two-year scholarship in July 2019.[citation needed] He joined Premier League side Burnley in November 2020 following a successful trial along with Calen Gallagher-Allison, opting to leave Manchester United, stating that the first team pathway at Turf Moor was part of his decision making.[2] On 7 July 2021, he signed his first professional contract for the club along with six other youngsters.[3] His first introduction to senior football was when he was named as an unused substitute for the 2–0 defeat at Anfield to Liverpool on 21 August 2021.[4] Dodgson started to train regularly with the senior squad, impressing with his left footed delivery after also making an impact with the under-23 squad.[2] He made his professional debut on 8 January 2022, when he replaced Dale Stephens as a late substitute in the 2–1 defeat to Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup third round.[5] On 7 July 2022, he signed a new three-year deal with the club having also appeared on the bench five times in the Premier League.[5]
On 27 January 2023, Dodgson joined League Two club Rochdale on loan until the end of the season.[6][7]
On 1 September 2023, Dodgson joined League One side Barnsley on loan until the end of the season.[8] He scored on his debut on 5 September, in a 2–0 victory over Grimsby Town in the EFL Trophy.[9] Dodgson was recalled by Burnley on 1 January 2024.[10]
On 19 January 2024, Dodgson joined Scottish Premiership club Dundee on loan until the end of the season.[11] He made his debut for the Dark Blues the following day as substitute in a Scottish Cup game away to Kilmarnock.[12] On 21 May 2024, Burnley said the player would be returning once the loan ended.[13]
On 3 July 2024, Dodgson penned a new deal with Burnley, keeping him with the Clarets until 2027.[14] On 9 January 2025, he joined League One side Burton Albion on loan for the remainder of the season.[15] On 1 March 2025, Dodgson scored his first goal for the Brewers in a home draw against Mansfield Town.[16]
On 31 July 2025, Dodgson joined League One side Stockport County on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move next summer.[17]
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