Harrison Biggins Explained

Harrison Biggins
Fullname:Harrison Biggins[1]
Birth Date:15 March 1996
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Height:1.75m (05.74feet)
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Shrewsbury Town
Clubnumber:8
Youthclubs1:Barnsley
Clubs1:Stocksbridge Park Steels
Years2:2017–2022
Clubs2:Fleetwood Town
Caps2:82
Goals2:6
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Barrow (loan)
Caps3:22
Goals3:2
Years4:2022–2024
Clubs4:Doncaster Rovers
Caps4:74
Goals4:10
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Shrewsbury Town
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Club-Update:17:49, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Harrison Biggins (born 15 March 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Shrewsbury Town.

Personal life

He is the son of former Stoke City footballer Wayne Biggins.[2] Harrison and his parents all had COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Career

Born in Sheffield, Biggins played youth football with Barnsley. He moved from Stocksbridge Park Steels to Fleetwood Town in July 2017.[3] [4] He made his senior debut for the club on 8 November 2017, in an EFL Trophy match against Carlisle United.

On 28 August 2020, Biggins joined League Two side Barrow on a season-long loan.[5] [6] He was recalled by Fleetwood on 1 February 2021.[7] At the end of the 2020–21 season, a contract extension clause was activated.[8] On 5 May 2022 it was announced that Biggins would be released from the club at the end of his contract.[9]

On 19 May 2022, it was announced that Biggins would sign for League Two side Doncaster Rovers on 1 July 2022.[10] [11]

In June 2024, Biggins signed for Shrewsbuy Town, with effect from 1 July 2024.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fleetwood Town2017–18League One70000040110
2018–19League One231202030301
2019–20League One100001020130
2020–21League One100000000100
2021–22League One325101020365
Total82630401101006
Barrow (loan)2020–21League Two222001040272
Doncaster Rovers2022–23League Two365101020405
2023–24League Two385211032448
Total74103120528413
Shrewsbury Town2024–25League One2000101040
Career total18018618021221521

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Fleetwood Town . English Football League . 27 . 20 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Stoke City hero Wayne Biggins reveals family trauma. Peter. Smith. 29 May 2020. stokesentinel.
  3. Web site: Biggins Signs for Fleetwood. 4 July 2017. 9 July 2018. Pitchero Non-League.
  4. Web site: Town complete signing of Harrison Biggins. 4 July 2017. 12 November 2017. Fleetwood Town F.C..
  5. Web site: Biggins Joins On Season Loan. www.barrowafc.com. 28 August 2020. 28 August 2020.
  6. News: Barrow sign Fleetwood's Biggins on loan. BBC Sport.
  7. News: Fleetwood Town recall Harrison Biggins from League Two AFC Barrow. Blackpool Gazette.
  8. Web site: Retained list announced. www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 13 May 2021. 22 June 2021.
  9. Web site: Retained list: First team. www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 5 May 2022. 5 May 2022.
  10. Web site: Rovers complete signing of Harrison Biggins. Doncaster Rovers. 19 May 2022. 19 May 2022.
  11. News: Doncaster sign ex-Fleetwood midfielder Biggins. BBC Sport .
  12. Web site: Harrison Biggins: Shrewsbury Town sign Doncaster Rovers midfielder. 10 June 2024. BBC Sport.