Levi Sutton Explained

Levi Sutton
Fullname:Jack Levi Sutton[1]
Birth Date:24 March 1997[2] [3]
Birth Place:Scunthorpe, England
Height:[4]
Position:Defender, midfielder[5]
Currentclub:Harrogate Town
Clubnumber:17
Youthclubs1:Bottesford Town
Youthclubs2:Scunthorpe United
Years1:2015–2020
Clubs1:Scunthorpe United
Caps1:58
Goals1:1
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:North Ferriby United (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2018
Clubs3:Harrogate Town (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2020–2023
Clubs4:Bradford City
Caps4:83
Goals4:4
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Harrogate Town
Caps5:30
Goals5:2
Club-Update:17:41, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

Jack Levi Sutton (born 24 March 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for club Harrogate Town.

Club career

Sutton came through the ranks at Bottesford Town and Scunthorpe United, he signed his first pro contract with Scunthorpe on 2 June 2015.[6] [7] Although, his first three involvements with the Scunthorpe first-team matchday squad came during September 2014 when he was an unused substitute in games against Chesterfield, Coventry City and Leyton Orient.[4] Sutton made his Scunthorpe league debut on 28 March 2016 in a 6–0 home victory over Swindon Town.[4] After four further appearances in all competitions for Scunthorpe, Sutton departed in November to join National League side North Ferriby United on loan for a month.[8] [9]

He made his debut on 26 November in a loss to Solihull Moors.[4] After five appearances in all competitions for North Ferriby, Sutton extended his loan with the club on 30 December 2016 until the end of the 2016–17 season.[10] However, Scunthorpe recalled Sutton on 9 January 2017.[11] [12] He signed a new two-year contract with Scunthorpe in September 2017.[13] [14] After breaking into Scunthorpe's first-team, Sutton transitioned from a central midfielder to a right-back.[14] On 31 August 2018, Sutton was loaned to National League outfit Harrogate Town for three months.[4] He was recalled a month later.[15] Sutton scored his first senior goal on 5 January 2019 versus Coventry City.[4]

His contract was extended by twelve months by Scunthorpe at the end of the 2018–19 season.[16] On 11 July 2020, Sutton joined EFL League Two side Bradford City on a free transfer.[17] [18] His first appearance came in an EFL Trophy penalty shoot-out defeat to Doncaster Rovers on 8 September, while his league debut came on 26 September against Stevenage; he was unable to make his League Two bow earlier due to a suspension that carried over from his time with Scunthorpe.[4] [19]

He was one of seven players offered a new contract by Bradford City at the end of the 2021–22 season.[20]

International career

Internationally, Sutton was approached by the FAW at a young age to play for Wales.[21]

Personal life

Sutton was born at Scunthorpe General Hospital in 1996.[21] He has three sisters and four brothers, his great grandfather is Italian. Sutton visited Gunness School nursery, prior to attending Messingham Primary School and Frederick Gough Secondary School. He supports Manchester United, but his favourite footballer growing up was Zinedine Zidane.[21]

Career statistics

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Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Scunthorpe United2014–15League One0000000000
2015–16League One1000000010
2016–17League One8000003[22] 0110
2017–18League One150001020180
2018–19League One181000010191
2019–20League Two160000030190
Total581001090681
North Ferriby United (loan)2016–17National League601[23] 070
Harrogate Town (loan)2018–19National League30000030
Bradford City2020–21League Two1000001020
Career total6810010110801

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL: Club retained and released lists published . English Football League . 23 June 2016 . 6 October 2017.
  2. News: Levi Sutton profile. 3 December 2016. Scunthorpe United F.C.. 3 December 2016.
  3. News: Happy birthday to the Iron's Levi Sutton. 20 March 2019. Scunthorpe United F.C.. 24 March 2018.
  4. News: Levi Sutton profile. 3 December 2016. Soccerway. 3 December 2016.
  5. News: Why Levi Sutton is one of the unluckiest members of the Scunthorpe United squad. 6 October 2019. Grimsby Telegraph. 5 February 2019.
  6. News: Midfielder Levi Sutton signs Scunthorpe United contract. 3 December 2016. Scunthorpe Telegraph. 2 June 2015.
  7. News: When I Was A Kid: Levi Sutton. 25 June 2018. Scunthorpe United F.C.. 20 June 2018.
  8. News: Levi Sutton in and Connner Robinson out. 3 December 2016. North Ferriby United A.F.C.. 25 November 2016.
  9. News: Sutton joins North Ferriby United on loan. 3 December 2016. Scunthorpe United F.C.. 25 November 2016.
  10. News: Sutton extends loan with North Ferriby United. 30 December 2016. Scunthorpe United F.C.. 29 December 2016.
  11. News: Iron recall Sutton. 11 January 2017. Scunthorpe United F.C.. 9 January 2017.
  12. News: Levi Sutton recalled by Scunthorpe. 11 January 2017. North Ferriby United A.F.C.. 9 January 2017.
  13. News: Levi Sutton signs new contract. 8 October 2017. Scunthorpe United F.C.. 29 September 2017.
  14. News: Levi Sutton signs new two-year contract with Scunthorpe United. 8 October 2017. Scunthorpe Telegraph. 29 September 2017.
  15. News: Preview: Charlton Athletic (H). 3 October 2018. Scunthorpe United F.C.. 2 October 2018.
  16. Web site: Josh Morris: Scunthorpe midfielder one of three released as Iron unveil retained list. 17 May 2019. 20 May 2019. BBC Sport.
  17. Web site: Sutton becomes first summer signing. 11 July 2020. 11 July 2020. Bradford City.
  18. Web site: Scunthorpe United's Levi Sutton reacts after not being handed a new deal. 11 July 2020. 11 July 2020. Grimsby Telegraph.
  19. News: Levi Sutton ready to make Bradford bow after serving suspension. 29 September 2020. Evening Express. 24 September 2020.
  20. Web site: Bantams says goodbye to six as seven including skipper offered new deals. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  21. News: Getting to know Levi Sutton. 27 July 2017. Scunthorpe United F.C.. 22 May 2017.
  22. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  23. Appearance in FA Trophy