Scot Bennett

English footballer

For other people with similar names, see Scott Bennett (disambiguation).

Scot Bennett

Bennett playing for York City in 2016

Personal information
Full name|  Scot Andrew Bennett[1]
Date of birth|  (1990-11-30) 30 November 1990 (age 33)[2]
Place of birth|  Newquay, England
Height|  5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3]
Position(s)|  Defender / Midfielder
Team information

Current team

|  Cheltenham Town
Number|  17
Youth career
0000–2008|  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|  13|  (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:29, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

Scot Andrew Bennett (born 30 November 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for EFL League Two club Cheltenham Town.

## Career

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### Exeter City

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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

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Bennett training with York City in 2016

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

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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

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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]

## Style of play

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Bennett plays as a defender or midfielder.[5]

## Career statistics

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As of match played 26 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition  Club  | Season  | League  | FA Cup | League Cup | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Exeter City | 2008–09[29] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
2009–10[30] | 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[31] | League Two  | 43 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 46 | 6
2013–14[32] | League Two  | 45 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 48 | 6
2014–15[33] | 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[34] | League Two  | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 36 | 2
2018–19[35] | League Two  | 38 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | 50 | 2
2019–20[36] | League Two  | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[b] | 1 | 37 | 2
2020–21[37] | League Two  | 38 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | 48 | 2
2021–22[38] | League Two  | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 1
2022–23[39] | League Two  | 39 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 44 | 1
2023–24[40] | 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[41] | League Two  | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0
Career total  | 462 | 27 | 33 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 539 | 30

1. ^ a b c Appearance in Football League Trophy
2. ^ a b c d e Appearances in EFL Trophy
3. ^ a b Two appearances in EFL Trophy and three appearances in the League Two play-offs

## References

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1. ^ "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
2. ^ "Scot Bennett". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
3. ^ "Scot Bennett". Newport County A.F.C. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
4. ^ "Scott Bennett: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
5. ^ a b "Scot Bennett". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
6. ^ a b "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
7. ^ a b "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
8. ^ Binning, Sarah (25 April 2012). "Exeter City defender Scot Bennett signs new deal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
9. ^ Larkins, Simon (15 July 2014). "Audio: Tisdale confirms Scot Bennett as new Exeter City captain". Express & Echo. Exeter. Archived from the original on 30 September 2014.
10. ^ "Scot Bennett: Notts County sign Exeter captain". BBC Sport. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
11. ^ "Scot Bennett: Notts County midfielder joins Newport on loan". BBC Sport. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
12. ^ a b c d e f "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
13. ^ "Scot Bennett: Notts County recall Newport County defender". BBC Sport. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
14. ^ "Scot Bennett and Colby Bishop head out on loan". Notts County F.C. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
15. ^ Pallatt, James (2 June 2016). "Scot Bennett is first Notts County casualty under John Sheridan". Nottingham Post. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016.
16. ^ "Scot Bennett: Newport County sign Notts County defender on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 2 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016.
17. ^ a b "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
18. ^ "Newport County 2–1 Notts County". BBC Sport. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
19. ^ Williams, David (26 April 2018). "Scot Bennett pens fresh two-year Newport County AFC deal". South Wales Argus. Newport. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
20. ^ Pearlman, Michael (25 May 2019). "League Two play-off final: Newport County 0–1 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
21. ^ "NEWPORT COUNTY AFC CONFIRM LIST OF PLAYERS RETAINED AND RELEASED". www.newport-county.co.uk.
22. ^ Bennett Player of the Year
23. ^ Bennett rejoins Newport
24. ^ Morecambe beat Newport
25. ^ Bennett contract extended
26. ^ Bennett 1 year extension
27. ^ "Scot Bennett departs Newport County after eight seasons". www.newport-county.co.uk. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
28. ^ "Scot Bennett signs for the Robins". www.ctfc.com. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
29. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
30. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
31. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
32. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
33. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
34. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
35. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
36. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
37. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
38. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
39. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
40. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
41. ^ "Games played by Scott Bennett in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 June 2024.

## External links

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* Cornwall portal

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Scot Bennett.

* Profile Archived 5 March 2021 at the Wayback Machine at the Newport County A.F.C. website
* Scot Bennett at Soccerbase

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* 18 Bakare
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* 22 Archer
* 23 Shipley
* 25 Stubbs
* 27 Payne
* 30 Wilcox
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