Tom Crawford (English footballer)
![]() Crawford warming up for Hartlepool United in 2022 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 30 May 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Chester, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Altrincham | ||
Youth career | |||
Stoke City | |||
2014–2017 | Chester | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2018 | Chester | 17 | (1) |
2017 | → Runcorn Town (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2017–2018 | → Leek Town (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2018–2020 | Notts County | 12 | (1) |
2019 | → AFC Fylde (loan) | 8 | (2) |
2020–2024 | Hartlepool United | 101 | (6) |
2024– | Altrincham | 0 | (0) |
International career | |||
2018 | England C | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:35, 20 April 2024 (UTC) |
Tom Crawford (born 30 May 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for National League club Altrincham.
Club career
Early career
Tom Crawford was born in Blacon[2] and began his career with Stoke City, before being released at the age of 15. He then joined the Academy of Chester.[3] He made his senior debut for Chester in the 2017–18 season.[4] During the 2017–18 season he also spent loan spells at Runcorn Town and Leek Town.[5][6][7]
After rejecting a new contract with Chester, he signed for Notts County in May 2018.[7][8] He made his professional debut on 14 August 2018 in the EFL Cup against Middlesbrough, in which he scored his first goal for the club.[9] He joined AFC Fylde on loan on 24 January 2019 until the end of the 2018–19 season.[10] On 12 August 2019 the club announced that Crawford could go out on loan.[11] He was released by the club at the end of the 2019–20 season.[12]
Hartlepool United
On 24 August 2020, Crawford signed for National League side Hartlepool United, rejoining old AFC Fylde boss Dave Challinor.[13] Early in Crawford's Hartlepool career he struggled with injury but he became a regular starter for the side during the 2021–22 season.[14] On 19 February 2022, Crawford scored his first league goal for Hartlepool in a 1–1 draw at home to Sutton United.[15] In April 2022, he signed a new two-year contract with Hartlepool.[16] In November 2022, due to an ongoing ankle injury, Crawford underwent surgery which ruled him out until late in the 2022–23 campaign.[17] In April 2023, Crawford returned from injury, coming on as an 85th minute substitute in a 2–1 win against Swindon Town.[18] He made his 100th Hartlepool appearance in November 2023.[19] In the 2023–24 season, Crawford received 12 yellow cards in 39 appearances.[20] He was released by Hartlepool United at the end of the 2023–24 season having made 120 appearances during his four seasons with the club.[21][1]
Altrincham
On 1 July 2024, Crawford joined National League side Altrincham.[22]
International career
He made his debut for England C as a substitute in May 2018 against Republic of Ireland amateurs.[2]
Career statistics
- As of end of 2023–24 season
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Chester | 2017–18[1] | National League | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
Runcorn Town | 2017–18[23] | NWCFL Premier Division | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Leek Town | 2017–18[24] | NPL Division One South | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Notts County | 2018–19[25] | League Two | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1[a] | 0 | 6 | 1 |
2019–20[1] | National League | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 1 | 12 | 2 | |
Total | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 3 | ||
AFC Fylde (loan) | 2018–19[1] | National League | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8[c] | 0 | 16 | 2 |
Hartlepool United | 2020–21[1] | National League | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 20 | 1 |
2021–22[26] | League Two | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7[a] | 0 | 38 | 1 | |
2022–23[27] | League Two | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
2023–24[1] | National League | 39 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 41 | 5 | |
Total | 101 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 120 | 7 | ||
Career total | 149 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 182 | 12 |
Honours
AFC Fylde
Hartlepool United
- National League play-offs: 2021[29]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Tom Crawford at Soccerway. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ a b Dave Powell (28 May 2018). "Chester FC midfielder Tom Crawford makes England C debut". Chester Chronicle. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ Charlie Croasdale (2 May 2018). "Tom Crawford: Build a team around Chester FC academy stars". Chester Standard. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ Dave Powell (24 April 2018). "Chester FC teenager Tom Crawford tipped for a bright future". Chester Chronicle. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ Dave Powell (30 October 2017). "Chester FC youngster Tom Crawford starts loan spell with a win". Chester Chronicle. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Leek Borrow Young Chester Midfielder". Pitchero Non-League News. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ a b Dave Powell (30 May 2018). "Chester FC midfielder Tom Crawford signs for Notts County". Chester Chronicle. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Tom Crawford: Notts County sign Chester midfielder for an undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Tom Crawford in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Leigh Curtis (24 January 2019). "Tom Crawford leaves Notts County to join AFC Fylde on loan". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Curtis, Leigh (12 August 2019). "Notts County to allow trio to leave the club on loan". nottinghampost.
- ^ Watson, Chris (4 August 2020). "Notts County release five players as retained list is revealed". nottinghampost.
- ^ "Pools sign Tom Crawford". Hartlepool United FC Official Site. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ Matty Jones (8 April 2022). "Tom Crawford commits future to Hartlepool United by signing a new contract". Northern Echo. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Hartlepool 1–1 Sutton: Tom Crawford rescues draw for hosts against promotion hopefuls". Sky Sports. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Crawford signs new contract". Hartlepool United FC. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ Joe Ramage (18 November 2022). "Hartlepool United midfielder set for prolonged spell out after ex-Notts County man undergoes surgery". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ Joe Ramage (1 April 2023). "Hartlepool United 2–1 Swindon Town: Pools stage dramatic late comeback to boost relegation hopes". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Joe Ramage (21 November 2023). "Kidderminster 1–1 Hartlepool United: John Askey's side frustrated after being held by bottom side Harriers". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ Stelling, Robbie (26 April 2024). "Hartlepool United's 2023/24 National League season end of term grades". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Retained List 2023/24". Hartlepool United FC. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "WELCOME TO ALTY, TOM CRAWFORD - PHIL LANDS TOP MIDFIELDER". altrinchamfc.com. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Runcorn Town FC Official Website". runcorntown.co.uk.
- ^ "PlayerStats - LeekTownSE". leektown.net.
- ^ "Games played by Tom Crawford in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Tom Crawford in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Tom Crawford in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ Stevens, Rob (19 May 2019). "AFC Fylde 1–0 Leyton Orient". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ Pilnick, Brent (20 June 2021). "Hartlepool United 1–1 Torquay United (5–4)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 September 2022.