# Dylan Stephenson

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English footballer

Dylan Stephenson Stephenson in 2023 Personal information Full name Dylan Jay Stephenson Date of birth (2002-12-10) 10 December 2002 (age 23) Place of birth Blyth, England Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Positions Attacking midfielder right winger Team information Current team Dagenham & Redbridge Number 18 Youth career 2017–2021 Newcastle United Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2021–2024 Newcastle United 0 (0) 2023 → Hamilton Academical (loan) 9 (1) 2024 → South Shields (loan) 18 (8) 2024– Dagenham & Redbridge 55 (8) 2025 → South Shields (loan) 15 (0) * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:58, 28 April 2026 (UTC)

**Dylan Jay Stephenson** (born 10 December 2002) is an English professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as an [attacking midfielder](/source/Attacking_midfielder) or [right winger](/source/Right_winger) for [Dagenham & Redbridge](/source/Dagenham_%26_Redbridge_F.C.).[1]

## Career

Born in [Blyth](/source/Blyth%2C_Northumberland), Stephenson joined the Newcastle United academy at fourteen years old. He signed his first professional contract with Newcastle in July 2021.[2] The following summer he agreed a new contract with the club.[3] This came after he 10 goals in 16 appearances in [Premier League 2](/source/Premier_League_2).[4] That summer he had his first taste of first team action playing in a pre-season friendly against [Atalanta](/source/Atalanta_B.C.).[5] He scored in a friendly match for the first team during the club's training camp in Saudi Arabia in December 2022, against [Al Hilal SFC](/source/Al_Hilal_SFC).[6]

Stephenson joined [Hamilton Academical](/source/Hamilton_Academical_F.C.) on a six-month loan deal in January 2023.[7][8] He scored on his debut for Hamilton, on 28 January 2023, the only goal in a 1–0 away win against [Partick Thistle](/source/Partick_Thistle) in the [Scottish Championship](/source/Scottish_Championship).[9][10]

On 25 January 2024, it was announced that Stephenson had moved on loan to [National League North](/source/National_League_North) side [South Shields](/source/South_Shields_F.C.) until the end of the season.[11]

Following the conclusion of the [2023–24 season](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Newcastle_United_F.C._season), Newcastle United announced that Stephenson would depart the club upon the expiration of his contract.[12]

### Dagenham & Redbridge

On 10 June 2024, Stephenson agreed to join [National League](/source/National_League_(division)) side [Dagenham & Redbridge](/source/Dagenham_%26_Redbridge_F.C.) on a two-year deal.[13]

On 3 February 2025, he returned to National League North side South Shields on loan for the remainder of the season.[14]

## Career statistics

- *As of match played 25 April 2026*

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Newcastle United U21 2019–20[15] — — — 1[b] 0 1 0 2020–21[16] — — — 2[b] 0 2 0 2021–22[17] — — — 3[b] 1 3 1 2022–23[18] — — — 2[b] 0 2 0 2023–24[19] — — — 3[b] 0 3 0 Total — — — 11 1 11 1 Hamilton Academical (loan) 2022–23[18] Scottish Championship 9 1 1 0 — 2[c] 0 12 1 South Shields (loan) 2023–24[19] National League North 18 8 — — — 18 8 Dagenham & Redbridge 2024–25[20] National League 14 2 2 0 — 5[d] 1 21 3 2025–26[21][22] National League South 41 6 3 0 — 3[e] 1 47 7 Total 55 8 5 0 — 8 2 68 10 South Shields (loan) 2024–25[20] National League North 15 0 — — — 15 0 Career total 97 17 6 0 — 21 3 124 20

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Includes [Scottish Cup](/source/Scottish_Cup)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FLT_17-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FLT_17-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-FLT_17-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-FLT_17-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-FLT_17-4) Appearances in [EFL Trophy](/source/EFL_Trophy)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-HAC_22-0)** One appearance in [Scottish Challenge Cup](/source/Scottish_Challenge_Cup), one in [Scottish Championship](/source/Scottish_Championship) play-offs

1. **[^](#cite_ref-DAG_24-0)** One appearance in [FA Trophy](/source/FA_Trophy), four appearances and one goal in [National League Cup](/source/National_League_Cup_(football))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FAT_27-0)** Appearances in [FA Trophy](/source/FA_Trophy)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Dylan Stephenson"](https://int.soccerway.com/players/dylan-stephenson/595903/). *Soccerway*. Retrieved May 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Dylan Stephenson"](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/on-loan/dylan-stephenson/). *nufc.co.uk*. Retrieved May 21, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Scurr, Dominic (June 23, 2022). ["Newcastle United forward's new contract is officially confirmed by Premier League"](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-forwards-new-contract-is-officially-confirmed-by-premier-league-3729212). *Shields Gazette*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Ryder, Lee (March 23, 2022). ["Talented Newcastle United youngster set to sign new deal"](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-youngster-new-deal-23475138). *Chronicle live*. Retrieved May 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Thompson, Paul (January 26, 2022). ["Hamilton boss hails Newcastle United striker's arrival as he provides clues for next signing"](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/hamilton-boss-hails-newcastle-united-29061150). *Daily Record*. Retrieved May 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Ryder, Lee (9 December 2022). ["Newcastle United teenager Dylan Stephenson buzzing after first goal and winners medal"](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-teenager-dylan-stephenson-25711610). Retrieved May 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Thomson, Paul (January 24, 2023). ["Newcastle United striker completes move to Hamilton Accies"](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/newcastle-united-striker-completes-move-29037356). *Daily Record*. Retrieved May 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Hobkinson, Matthew (January 26, 2023). ["Newcastle United youngster Dylan Stephenson joins Scottish side Hamilton Academical on loan"](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/dylan-stephenson-hamilton-loan-newcastle-26079660). *Chronicle Live*. Retrieved May 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Canavan, Amy (January 28, 2023). ["Partick Thistle 0-1 Hamilton Academicals"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64356842). *BBC.co.uk*. Retrieved May 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Debutant Dylan Stephenson earns Hamilton shock victory at Partick Thistle"](https://www.irishnews.com/sport/footballsoccer/2023/01/28/news/debutant_dylan_stephenson_earns_hamilton_shock_victory_at_partick_thistle-3024094/). *Irish News*. Retrieved May 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Three Academy players make moves from Newcastle"](https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/three-academy-players-make-moves-from-newcastle/). Newcastle United FC. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Newcastle United confirms Academy retained list"](https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/newcastle-united-confirms-academy-retained-list1). *www.newcastleunited.com*. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Daggers Sign Dylan Stephenson"](https://daggers.co.uk/news/-NzzFdmWuuieVbyYZfEQ). *daggers.co.uk*. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Dylan Stephenson signs on loan"](https://www.southshieldsfc.co.uk/post/dylan-stephenson-signs-on-loan). *www.southshieldsfc.co.uk*. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sb1920_16-0)** ["Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2019/2020"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=125743&season_id=152). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sb2021_18-0)** ["Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2020/2021"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=125743&season_id=153). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sb2122_19-0)** ["Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2021/2022"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=125743&season_id=154). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-sb2223_20-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-sb2223_20-1) ["Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2022/2023"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=125743&season_id=155). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-sb2324_21-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-sb2324_21-1) ["Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2023/2024"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=125743&season_id=156). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-sb2425_23-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-sb2425_23-1) ["Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2024/2025"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=125743&season_id=157). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FotMob_25-0)** ["Dylan Stephenson - Fotmob"](https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/players/1101145/dylan-stephenson). *FotMob*. Retrieved 11 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** For FA Cup second qualifying round: ["Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round – Bedford Town 1 - 1 Dagenham & Redbridge"](https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2025-2026/fa-cup/bedford-town/dagenham-and-redbridge/554890). Football Web Pages. Retrieved 20 November 2025. For FA Cup second round replay: ["Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Replay – Dagenham & Redbridge 1 - 0 Bedford Town"](https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2025-2026/fa-cup/dagenham-and-redbridge/bedford-town/556192). Football Web Pages. Retrieved 20 November 2025. For FA Cup third round: ["Match Report: Spalding United 2-1 Daggers"](https://daggers.co.uk/match-report-spalding-united-2-1-daggers/). Dagenham & Redbridge FC. Retrieved 20 November 2025.

v t e Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. – current squad 1 Nightingale 2 Lusala 3 Maghoma 4 Marsh 5 Graham 6 Panter 7 Scott 8 N'Guessan 9 Carroll 11 Haigh 12 Burley 13 Howes 14 Oteh 15 Sweet 16 Connolly 17 Rendall 18 Stephenson 22 Ajose 20 Harrack 21 Broad 23 Lawless 24 Nortey 25 Young 28 Khaleel 29 Leech 30 Kalambayi 31 Williams 38 Dieng 40 East Manager: Carroll

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