Oliver Roberts (footballer)

Oliver James Roberts (born 23 September 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Atherton Collieries.

Oliver Roberts
Personal information
Full name Oliver James Roberts
Date of birth (1996-09-23) 23 September 1996
Place of birth Ashton-under-Lyne, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Atherton Collieries
Youth career
0000–2012 Stockport County
2012–2015 Stoke City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2016 Stoke City 0 (0)
2015 → Tamworth (loan) 6 (0)
2016–2017 Fleetwood Town 0 (0)
2017–2018 Stalybridge Celtic 45 (4)
2018 New Orleans Jesters
2018 Mickleover Sports
2018 Buxton
2018–2019 Atherton Collieries 21 (2)
2019–2021 Trafford
2021–2022 Colne 36 (3)
2022– Atherton Collieries 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:00, 1 July 2022 (UTC)

Club career

After joining Stoke City from Stockport County in 2012, Roberts spent three years in the Stoke academy before joining Tamworth on loan in October 2015.[1] On 3 October 2015, Roberts made his Tamworth debut in Tamworth's 2–0 away defeat against Curzon Ashton, replacing Paul Green at half time.[2] Roberts went onto make five more appearances for Tamworth[3] before being recalled by Stoke in November 2015.[4]

On 22 August 2016, Roberts joined League One side Fleetwood Town on a one-year deal with an option of an extra twelve months.[5] On 9 November 2016, Roberts made his Fleetwood Town debut in an EFL Trophy tie against Carlisle United, in which Fleetwood suffered a 4–2 defeat.[6] On 18 May 2017, it was announced that Roberts would leave Fleetwood upon the expiry of his contract in June 2017.[7]

On 4 August 2017, following his release from Fleetwood, Roberts joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Stalybridge Celtic.[8] Just over a week later, he made his debut for Stalybridge Celtic during their 1–0 home victory over Nantwich Town, featuring for 80 minutes before being replaced by Lassana Mendes.[9]

In July 2018, Roberts joined Mickleover Sports after spending time in the National Premier Soccer League with New Orleans Jesters.[10] In December 2018, Roberts joined Atherton Collieries.[11]

On 30 June 2022, Roberts returned to Atherton Collieries.[12]

Career statistics
As of match played 28 April 2018.[3]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tamworth (loan) 2015–16 National League North 6000—0060
Fleetwood Town 2016–17 League One 0000001[lower-alpha 1]010
Stalybridge Celtic 2017–18 Northern Premier League Premier Division 45420—5[lower-alpha 2]0524
Career total 514200060594
  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. Four appearances in FA Trophy, one in Northern Premier League Challenge Cup

References
  1. "Stoke City: Young midfielder Oliver Roberts departs for Tamworth on loan". Stoke Sentinel. 2 October 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  2. "Curzon Ashton vs. Tamworth". Soccerway. 3 October 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  3. "O. Roberts". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  4. "Stoke City recall for teenage midfield prospect". Tamworth Herald. 26 November 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  5. "DEVELOPMENT SQUAD: Duo join Cod Army". Fleetwood Town Official Site. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  6. "Carlisle United vs. Fleetwood Town". Soccerway. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  7. "Retained list 2016/17: Development Squad". Fleetwood Town Official Site. 18 May 2017. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  8. "Roberts Becomes Latest New Celtic Recruit". Pitchero Non-League. 4 August 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  9. "Match Report - Evo-Stik Premier - Saturday August 12th, 2017". Stalybridge Celtic Official Site. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  10. "OLIVER ROBERTS SIGNS FOR SPORTS". mickleoverfc.com. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  11. "Oliver Roberts Arrives". athertoncollieries.co.uk. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  12. "New Signing: Oli Roberts". athertoncollieries.co.uk. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
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