Tyreece Simpson Explained

Tyreece Simpson
Full Name:Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson[1]
Birth Date:7 February 2002
Birth Place:Ipswich, England
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Stevenage
Youthclubs1:Ipswich Town
Youthyears1:2018–2019
Years1:2019–2022
Clubs1:Ipswich Town
Caps1:4
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Swindon Town (loan)
Caps2:25
Goals2:9
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Huddersfield Town
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–2024
Clubs4:Northampton Town (loan)
Caps4:40
Goals4:3
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Stevenage
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Club-Update:27 April 2024 (UTC)

Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson (born 7 February 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Stevenage.

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]

Stevenage

On 26 July 2024, Simpson joined League One club Stevenage for an undisclosed fee.[10]

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.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ipswich Town2019–20League One3000001[12] 040
2020–21League One1000002030
2021–22League One0000000000
Total4000003070
Swindon Town (loan)2021–22League Two2593210103011
Huddersfield Town2022–23Championship90100000100
2023–24Championship0000000000
Northampton Town (loan)2023–24League One403100033446
Career total78124210739117

Notes and References

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