Paul Watson (footballer, born 1990)
Scottish footballer
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Paul Watson (born 20 December 1990) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Scottish League Two club The Spartans.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 December 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | The Spartans | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2006 | Hutchison Vale BC | ||
| 2006–2009 | Ipswich Town U18s | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Ipswich Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2013 | Livingston | 109 | (6) |
| 2013–2015 | Raith Rovers | 58 | (2) |
| 2015–2018 | Falkirk | 56 | (3) |
| 2018–2020 | Dundee United | 42 | (4) |
| 2020–2021 | Dunfermline Athletic | 29 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | Falkirk | 11 | (3) |
| 2023– | The Spartans | 37 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 May 2026 | |||
Career
Livingston
Former Livingston manager Gary Bollan signed Watson from Ipswich Town in August 2009. He helped the club win the Scottish Third Division, in his first season at Almondvale.[2] The next season, he helped Livingston win the Scottish Second Division title[3] by making 33 appearances for the West Lothian club.[4] Watson subsequently signed a new two-year contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2013.[5]
Raith Rovers
Watson signed for Raith Rovers on 17 July 2013.[6]
On 12 June 2015, it was confirmed that Watson would not be renewing his contract with the club.[7]
Falkirk
On 19 July 2015, it was announced that Watson had joined Falkirk. He was released by Falkirk at the end of the 2017–18 season.[8]
Dundee United
On 20 July 2018, Watson signed for Dundee United, agreeing a two-year contract.[9] After winning the Scottish Championship with them in the 2019–20 season, Watson was released by United at the end of COVID-19-shortened season.[10]
Dunfermline Athletic
On 29 June 2020, Watson was announced as Dunfermline Athletic's first summer signing, joining the Scottish Championship side on a two-year deal.[11][12]
On 19 October 2021, Watson left Dunfermline Athletic via mutual consent.[13]
Return to Falkirk
On 24 January 2022, Watson returned to Falkirk on an 18-month contract.[14]
The Spartans
On 25 August 2023, Watson made a move to newly promoted Scottish League Two side The Spartans.[15]
Career statistics
- As of 25 September 2021
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Livingston | 2009–10[16][17] | Scottish Third Division | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| 2010–11[4][17] | Scottish Second Division | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 35 | 1 | |
| 2011–12[18][17] | Scottish First Division | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 40 | 1 | |
| 2012–13[19][17] | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 21 | 3 | ||
| Total | 109 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 125 | 6 | ||
| Raith Rovers | 2013–14[20][17] | Scottish Championship | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| 2014–15[21] | 36 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 43 | 2 | ||
| Total | 58 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 74 | 3 | ||
| Falkirk | 2015–16[22] | Scottish Championship | 27 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5[b] | 1 | 36 | 5 |
| 2016–17[23] | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18[24] | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 24 | 0 | ||
| Total | 56 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 79 | 5 | ||
| Dundee United | 2018–19[25] | Scottish Championship | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[d] | 0 | 29 | 4 |
| 2019–20[26] | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1[a] | 0 | 23 | 1 | ||
| Total | 42 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 52 | 5 | ||
| Dunfermline Athletic | 2020–21[27] | Scottish Championship | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2[d] | 0 | 31 | 3 |
| 2021–22[28] | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Total | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 294 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 372 | 22 | ||
- Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- Three appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup; two appearances and a goal in the Premiership play-offs
- Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and one in the Premiership play-offs
- Appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs
Honours
Livingston
Raith Rovers
Dundee United
