Niall Watson

English footballer

Niall WatsonPersonal information

Full name|  Niall Robert Watson[1]
Date of birth|  (2000-04-06) 6 April 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth|  Maghull, England
Position(s)|  Midfielder, Winger, Striker
Team information

Current team

|  South Georgia Tormenta
Number|  7
Youth career
0000–2017|  Accrington Stanley
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2017–2020|  Accrington Stanley|  2|  (1)
2018|  → Marine (loan)|  4|  (2)
2018|  → Runcorn Linnets (loan)|  9|  (10)
2019|  → Widnes (loan)|  12|  (8)
2019|  → Sligo Rovers (loan)|  5|  (4)
2020|  → Airbus UK (loan)|  3|  (3)
2020–2024|  Southport|  96|  (58)
2024–|  South Georgia Tormenta|  19|  (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:01, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Niall Robert Watson (born 15 June 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for South Georgia Tormenta in the USL League One.

## Club career

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### Accrington Stanley and loan moves

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On 19 September 2017, Watson made his professional debut for Accrington Stanley in their EFL Trophy tie against Middlesbrough U23s, replacing Mekhi Leacock-McLeod in the 3–2 victory.[2]

On 22 January 2018, Watson joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Marine on loan.[3]

In August 2018 he joined Runcorn Linnets on loan.[4]

On 11 January 2019, Watson joined Widnes on loan until the end of the season.[5]

In July 2019 he joined Sligo Rovers on a season long loan.[6]

In February 2020 he joined Airbus UK until the end of the season.[7]

### Southport

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In October 2020 it was announced that Watson would link up with his father, Liam Watson, at National League North side Southport after a successful trial.[8] He made his first league appearance for the club on 6 October, coming on as a late substitute in the 0-0 draw against Hereford.

### South Georgia Tormenta

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On 30 December 2023, it was announced that Watson would join third-tier American side South Georgia Tormenta for their 2024 season.[9]

## Career statistics

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As of match played 6 October 2020.
Club  | Season  | League  | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Accrington Stanley | 2017–18[10] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 3 | 0
Marine (loan)  | 2017–18[11] | Northern Premier League Premier Division  | 7 | 0 | 0  | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 8 | 0
Runcorn Linnets (loan)  | 2018–19 | NWCFL Premier Division  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | —  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?
Widnes (loan)  | 2018–19 | NWCFL Premier Division  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | —  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?
Sligo Rovers (loan)  | 2019 | League of Ireland Premier Division | 3  | 1  | —  | —  | 2  | 1  | 5  | 2
Airbus UK Broughton (loan)  | 2019-20 | Cymru Premier | 3  | 3  | —  | —  | 1  | 0  | 4  | 3
Southport | 2020–21 | National League North | 1  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 1
Career total  | 16+ | 4+ | 1+ | 1+ | 0 | 0 | 6+ | 1+ | 22+ | 6+

## Personal life

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Niall is the son of former footballer and manager Liam Watson.

1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
2. ^ Appearance(s) in Northern Premier League Challenge Cup

## References

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1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Accrington Stanley" (PDF). English Football League. p. 1. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
2. ^ "Accrington Stanley vs. Middlesbrough U21". Soccerway. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
3. ^ "NIALL WATSON JOINS MARINERS". Marine Official Site. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
4. ^ "Home". 24 May 2023.
5. ^ "StackPath".
6. ^ "Niall leaves on loan – Accrington Stanley". accringtonstanley.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019.
7. ^ "StackPath".
8. ^ "SIGNING | Niall Joins The Port". Southport Football Club. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
9. ^ "South Georgia add English winger Niall Watson". 30 December 2023.
10. ^ "N. Watson". Soccerway. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
11. ^ "Niall Watson". Marine Official Site. Retrieved 22 March 2018.

## External links

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* Niall Watson at Soccerbase

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South Georgia Tormenta FC - current squad

* 1 Parker
* 3 Ramos
* 5 Hasan
* 6 Stretch
* 7 Watson
* 8 Steedman
* 9 Vivas
* 10 Fonseca
* 11 Khoury
* 12 Romig
* 13 Jones
* 15 Wehner
* 16 Tunbridge
* 17 Rodriguez
* 18 Brooks
* 19 D'Almeida
* 20 Mocyunas
* 21 Spengler
* 22 Lombardi
* 23 Kilwien
* 25 Dengler
* 28 Walker
* 30 Doyle
* 77 Campos

* Head Coach: Cameron
* Assistant & Goalkeeping Coach: Bell
* Assistant Coach: Melia
* Performance Coach: DeJohn

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals
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