Scot Bennett
English footballer
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Scot Andrew Bennett (born 30 November 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Weston-super-Mare on loan from EFL League Two club Cheltenham Town.
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Bennett playing for York City in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Scot Andrew Bennett[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 30 November 1990[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Newquay, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3] | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Cheltenham Town | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2008 | Exeter City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2015 | Exeter City | 132 | (18) |
| 2015–2016 | Notts County | 6 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Newport County (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2016 | → York City (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2016–2024 | Newport County | 288 | (9) |
| 2024– | Cheltenham Town | 32 | (0) |
| 2026 | → Weston-super-Mare (loan) | 18 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:48, 2 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Exeter City
Bennett was born in Newquay, Cornwall[4] and started his career with Exeter City's youth system.[5] He made his first-team debut for Exeter as a substitute in the 74th minute of a 1–0 home victory over Swindon Town in League One on 29 March 2011.[6]
Bennett scored his first goal on 26 November 2011 in a 3–0 home win over Tranmere Rovers.[7] Bennett signed a new contract, the length of which was undisclosed, with Exeter in April 2012.[8] In July 2014, Exeter manager Paul Tisdale announced that Bennett would succeed Danny Coles as captain.[9]
Notts County
Bennett signed for newly relegated League Two club Notts County on a two-year contract on 27 May 2015.[10] On 8 October 2015, he joined Notts County's divisional rivals Newport County on loan until January 2016.[11] He made his debut for Newport when starting in their 3–0 away defeat against Mansfield Town on 10 October 2015.[12] Bennett scored his first goal for Newport on 8 November 2015 in their 2–2 away draw with Brackley Town in the FA Cup first round.[12] He was recalled by Notts County on 31 December 2015.[13]
On 11 March 2016, Bennett joined Notts County's League Two rivals York City on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season.[14] He debuted the following day when starting York's 1–1 home draw with Barnet.[12]
Newport County
Bennett's contract at Notts County was cancelled by mutual consent on 2 June 2016,[15] and the same day he rejoined Newport County on a two-year contract.[16] Bennett was part of the Newport squad that completed the 'Great Escape' with a 2–1 victory at home to Notts County on the final day of the 2016–17 season, which ensured Newport's survival in League Two.[17][18] Bennett signed a new two-year contract with Newport in April 2018.[19] He was part of the team that reached the League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium on 25 May 2019. Newport lost to Tranmere Rovers 1–0 after a goal in the 119th minute.[20]
In June 2020 Bennett was released by Newport County at the end of the 2019–20 season due to the club's Coronavirus pandemic financial concerns.[21] Bizarrely, in July 2020 Bennett was selected as Newport's Player of the Year for the 2019-20 season.[22] On 4 August 2020 Bennett rejoined Newport on a one-year contract.[23] Bennett played for Newport in the League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium on 31 May 2021 which Newport lost to Morecambe, 1–0 after a 107th minute penalty.[24] In June 2021 his Newport contract was extended for a further two years.[25] In June 2023 Bennett's Newport contract was extended for a further year.[26]
On 4 June 2024, the club confirmed that Bennett would be departing the club on 30 June 2024 upon the expiration of his contract.[27]
Cheltenham Town
Bennett signed for newly relegated League Two club Cheltenham Town on 14 June 2024, linking up with his former manager at Newport, Michael Flynn.[28]
On 18 April 2025, Bennett made his 25th league start of the season for the club, triggering an extension to his contract.[29]
On 9 February 2026, Bennett joined National League South club Weston-super-Mare on loan for the remainder of the season.[30]
Style of play
Bennett plays as a defender or midfielder.[5]
Career statistics
- As of match played 2 May 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Exeter City | 2008–09[31] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009–10[32] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010–11[6] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011–12[7] | League One | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2012–13[33] | League Two | 43 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 46 | 6 | |
| 2013–14[34] | League Two | 45 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 48 | 6 | |
| 2014–15[35] | League Two | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 31 | 3 | |
| Total | 132 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 141 | 18 | ||
| Notts County | 2015–16[12] | League Two | 6 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Newport County (loan) | 2015–16[12] | League Two | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 15 | 1 | ||
| York City (loan) | 2015–16[12] | League Two | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | 11 | 0 | |||
| Newport County | 2016–17[17] | League Two | 39 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[b] | 1 | 47 | 1 |
| 2017–18[36] | League Two | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 36 | 2 | |
| 2018–19[37] | League Two | 38 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | 50 | 2 | |
| 2019–20[38] | League Two | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[b] | 1 | 37 | 2 | |
| 2020–21[39] | League Two | 38 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | 48 | 2 | |
| 2021–22[40] | League Two | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | |
| 2022–23[41] | League Two | 39 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 44 | 1 | |
| 2023–24[42] | League Two | 45 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 56 | 0 | |
| Total | 288 | 9 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 352 | 11 | ||
| Cheltenham Town | 2024–25[43] | League Two | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| 2025–26[44] | League Two | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 32 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 0 | ||
| Weston-super-Mare (loan) | 2025–26[44] | National League South | 18 | 0 | — | — | 2[d] | 0 | 20 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 499 | 27 | 36 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 584 | 30 | ||
- Appearance in Football League Trophy
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
- Two appearances in EFL Trophy and three appearances in the League Two play-offs
- Appearances in National League South play-offs
