Tyreece Simpson

Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson (born 7 February 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Northampton Town on loan from Huddersfield Town.

Tyreece Simpson
Personal information
Full name Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson[1]
Date of birth (2002-02-07) 7 February 2002
Place of birth Ipswich, England
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Northampton Town
(on loan from Huddersfield Town)
Number 16
Youth career
2018–2019 Ipswich Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Ipswich Town 4 (0)
2021–2022 → Swindon Town (loan) 25 (9)
2022– Huddersfield Town 4 (0)
2023– → Northampton Town (loan) 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 September 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Ipswich Town

Simpson joined the Ipswich Town academy in 2018, signing a 2-year scholarship. He made his senior debut for the club on 3 September 2019, featuring as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur U23s in an EFL Trophy group stage match at Portman Road.[2] He made his league debut on 29 February 2020 in a 1–2 away loss to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.[3] He signed his first professional contract with the club on 2 March 2020, signing a two year contract until the summer of 2022, with the option of a further year’s extension.[4]

Swindon Town (loan)

On 31 July 2021, Simpson joined Swindon Town on a season-long loan deal. On 28 August 2021, Simpson scored first goal for the club in a 1-0 win over Mansfield Town.[5] On 23 January 2022, Simpson was recalled from his season long loan deal after scoring eleven goals in thirty matches,[6] his last match for the club seeing him open the scoring in a 1–1 draw with Bristol Rovers.[7]

Huddersfield Town

On 1 September 2022, Simpson signed a four-year deal with EFL Championship side Huddersfield Town.[8]

Northampton Town (loan)

On 26 July 2023, Simpson joined Northampton Town on a season-long loan deal.[9]

Personal life

Simpson played rugby when he was young, representing Langley School, while also participating in athletics while representing Great Yarmouth and District Athletics Club. He was offered a professional contract by rugby union club Leicester Tigers in March 2018, but turned the offer down so that he could pursue a career in football.[10]

Career statistics
As of match played 6 September 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season Division League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ipswich Town 2019–20[11] League One 3000001[lower-alpha 1]040
2020–21[12] League One 1000002[lower-alpha 1]030
2021–22[13] League One 0000000000
Total 4000003070
Swindon Town (loan) 2021–22[13] League Two 25932101[lower-alpha 1]03011
Huddersfield Town 2022–23[14] Championship 90100000100
2023–24[15] Championship 0000000000
Northampton Town (loan) 2023–24[15] League One 6000001[lower-alpha 1]171
Career total 4493210515412
  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References
  1. "Club list of registered players: As at 1st September 2022: Manchester City" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 40. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  2. "Ipswich Town vs. Tottenham Hotspur U21 2 - 1". Soccerway. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  3. "Blackpool 2-1 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. 29 February 2020.
  4. "Simpson Signs Pro Deal". Ipswich Town F.C. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
  5. "TYREECE SIMPSON SIGNS ON LOAN". Swindon Town F.C. 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  6. "TYREECE RETURNS TO TOWN". www.itfc.co.uk. 23 January 2022.
  7. "Swindon Town 1–1 Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 22 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  8. "SIGNING: TYREECE SIMPSON JOINS FROM IPSWICH TOWN!". Huddersfield Town AFC. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  9. "TYREECE SIMPSON SIGNS FOR NORTHAMPTON TOWN". ntfc.co.uk. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  10. "Twickenham, athletics tracks and park pitches - Tyreece Simpson's unusual journey to the Ipswich Town first team". East Anglian Daily Times. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  11. "Games played by Tyreece Simpson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  12. "Games played by Tyreece Simpson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  13. "Games played by Tyreece Simpson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  14. "Games played by Tyreece Simpson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  15. "Games played by Tyreece Simpson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
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