Kenton Richardson

Kenton Terry Richardson (born 26 June 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League side Gateshead.

Kenton Richardson
Personal information
Full name Kenton Terry Richardson[1]
Date of birth (1999-06-26) 26 June 1999
Place of birth Durham, England[2]
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[3]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Gateshead
Number 5
Youth career
2015–2017 Hartlepool United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Hartlepool United 43 (0)
2020–2022 Sunderland 0 (0)
2021 → Notts County (loan) 1 (0)
2021–2022 → Spennymoor Town (loan) 27 (0)
2022– Gateshead 40 (2)
International career‡
2023– England C 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:29, 19 August 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:51, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

Playing career

Richardson came through the youth team at Hartlepool United. He made his senior debut for Hartlepool as a substitute for Liam Donnelly in a 4–0 defeat to Mansfield Town on 11 February 2017.[4] Richardson signed his first professional contract in March 2017 alongside three other Hartlepool players.[5]

Following the expiration of his contract with Hartlepool, Richardson joined League One side Sunderland on a two-year deal, initially joining the club's under-23 side.[6]

On 8 March 2021, Richardson joined National League side Notts County on loan until 5 April 2021.[7] However, an injury meant that Richardson only played one game for County.

Richardson made his Sunderland debut on 5 October 2021 in an EFL Trophy win against Lincoln City.[8]

Richardson joined National League North side Spennymoor Town on a 28 day loan deal on 12 November 2021.[9] The loan deal was later extended until the end of the season.[10]

After Sunderland's promotion to the Championship, it was announced in May 2022 that Richardson was one of 16 players released by the club.[11] He made three appearances in total for the Black Cats – all in the EFL Trophy.

On 9 June 2022, Richardson signed for National League side Gateshead on a one-year deal.[12]

International career

In March 2023, Richardson received his first call up for the England C team for their game against Wales C.[13]

Personal life

Kenton's grandfather Fred Richardson was a professional footballer who played for Chelsea, Hartlepools United, Barnsley, Chester and West Brom.[14] Richardson is a boyhood Sunderland fan.[15]

Career statistics
As of 14 February 2023
Club Season Division League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hartlepool United 2016–17[16] League Two 110000000110
2017–18[2] National League 6010000070
2018–19[2] National League 16020002[lower-alpha 1]0200
2019–20[2] National League 10040001[lower-alpha 1]0150
Total 430700030530
Sunderland 2020–21[17] League One 0000000000
2021–22[18] League One 0000003[lower-alpha 2]030
Total 0000003030
Notts County (loan) 2020–21[2] National League 1000000010
Spennymoor Town (loan) 2021–22[2] National League North 27000004[lower-alpha 1]0310
Gateshead 2022–23[2] National League 20110003[lower-alpha 1]0241
Career total 91180001301121
  1. Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy
  2. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy

Honours

Gateshead

References
  1. "EFL:Clubs Retained And Released Lists Published". EFL. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  2. Kenton Richardson at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  3. "Kenton Richardson". hartlepoolunited.co.uk. Hartlepool United F.C. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  4. "Mansfield Town 4–0 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 11 February 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  5. "Hartlepool Quartet Handed Pro Deals". The LFE. 28 March 2017.
  6. "Kenton Richardson joins the club". Sunderland A.F.C. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  7. "Deals done for defensive duo". Notts County FC. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  8. "Kenton Richardson". Soccerbase.
  9. "Kenton Richardson has signed for Spennymoor on loan". The Northern Echo. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  10. "Richardson extends Spennymoor stay". Sunderland AFC. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  11. "Retained list confirmed". Sunderland AFC. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  12. "Kenton Richardson signs". Gateshead FC. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  13. "Kenton Richardson named in final England C squad". Gateshead FC. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  14. "Tributes paid to father of Hartlepool United player who has died aged 62".
  15. "Sunderland sign Hartlepool United defender Kenton Richardson, initially for the under-23 squad". 28 August 2020.
  16. "Games played by Kenton Richardson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  17. "Games played by Kenton Richardson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  18. "Games played by Kenton Richardson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  19. "Jamie Cooke nets winner as FC Halifax seal Isuzu FA Trophy glory". The FA. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
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