Owen Dodgson
{{Short description|English footballer (born 2003)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Owen Dodgson
| image =
| fullname = Owen Joel Dodgson
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|3|19|df=y}}
| birth_place = Lancaster, England
| height = 1.78m
| position = Full-back
| currentclub = Burton Albion
(on loan from Burnley)
| clubnumber = 3
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2020
| youthclubs1 = Manchester United
| youthyears2 = 2020–2021
| youthclubs2 = Burnley
| years1 = 2021–
| clubs1 = Burnley
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2023
| clubs2 = → Rochdale (loan)
| caps2 = 18
| goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2023–2024
| clubs3 = → Barnsley (loan)
| caps3 = 10
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2024
| clubs4 = → Dundee (loan)
| caps4 = 16
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2025–
| clubs5 = → Burton Albion (loan)
| caps5 = 20
| goals5 = 1
| club-update = 16:00, 26 April 2025 (UTC)
}}
Owen Joel Dodgson (born 19 March 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a full-back for Burton Albion on loan from {{English football updater|Burnley}} club Burnley.
Career
Born in Lancaster, Lancashire, Dodgson started his career in the Academy at Manchester United eventually progressing to play for the under-18 side after he was offered a two-year scholarship in July 2019.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} He joined Premier League side Burnley in November 2020 following a successful trial along with Calen Gallagher-Allison, opting to leave Manchester United, stating that the first team pathway at Turf Moor was part of his decision making.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/owen-dodgson-burnley-manchester-united-22767773|title=Dodgson opens up on Burnley aims, Man United decision and sharing family limelight despite debut|first=Alex|last=James|date=17 January 2022|website=Lancs Live|accessdate=1 August 2022}} On 7 July 2021, he signed his first professional contract for the club along with six other youngsters.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c7pydknx44mo|title=Seven youngsters sign first pro deals|date=7 July 2021|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=1 August 2022}} His first introduction to senior football was when he was named as an unused substitute for the 2–0 defeat at Anfield to Liverpool on 21 August 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://jnews.uk/owen-dodgson-makes-his-burnley-debut-after-manchester-uniteds-release/|title=Owen Dodgson makes his Burnley debut after Manchester United's release|date=10 January 2022|website=J News|accessdate=1 August 2022}} Dodgson started to train regularly with the senior squad, impressing with his left footed delivery after also making an impact with the under-23 squad. He made his professional debut on 8 January 2022, when he replaced Dale Stephens as a late substitute in the 2–1 defeat to Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup third round. On 7 July 2022, he signed a new three-year deal with the club having also appeared on the bench five times in the Premier League.{{Cite web|url=https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-youngster-owen-dodgson-signs-new-deal-3759544|title=Burnley youngster Owen Dodgson signs new deal|first=Chris|last=Boden|date=7 July 2022|website=Burnley Express|accessdate=1 August 2022}}
On 27 January 2023, Dodgson joined League Two club Rochdale on loan until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2023/january/owendodgsonjoinsonloan/|title=Owen Dodgson Joins On Loan|website=www.rochdaleafc.co.uk|date=27 January 2023|accessdate=27 January 2023}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64427918|title=Rochdale add loan signings Mellor and Dodgson|work=BBC Sport }}
On 1 September 2023, Dodgson joined League One side Barnsley on loan until the end of the season.{{Cite web |date=1 September 2023 |title=Owen Dodgson Arrives at Oakwell |url=https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/20232/september/dodgson-signs/}} He scored on his debut on 5 September, in a 2–0 victory over Grimsby Town in the EFL Trophy.{{Cite web |date=5 September 2023 |title=Barnsley vs Grimsby {{!}} 05.09.2023 |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/barnsley-vs-grimsby-town/live/495027 |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}} Dodgson was recalled by Burnley on 1 January 2024.{{Cite web |title=OWEN DODGSON RECALLED BY BURNLEY |url=https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2024/january/dodgson-recalled/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=www.barnsleyfc.co.uk |language=en-gb}}
On 19 January 2024, Dodgson joined Scottish Premiership club Dundee on loan until the end of the season.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-19 |title=Dodgson signs for the Dee |url=https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/dodgson-signs/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=Dundee Football Club - Official Website |language=en-US}} He made his debut for the Dark Blues the following day as substitute in a Scottish Cup game away to Kilmarnock.{{Cite news |title=Kilmarnock v Dundee |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67938501 |access-date=2024-01-20 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} On 21 May 2024, Burnley said the player would be returning once the loan ended.{{Cite web |title=CLUB CONFIRM RETAINED LIST {{!}} BurnleyFC |url=https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/content/club-confirm-retained-list |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=www.burnleyfootballclub.com |language=en}}
On 3 July 2024, Dodgson penned a new deal with Burnley, keeping him with the Clarets until 2027.{{Cite web |title=DODGSON PENS NEW DEAL {{!}} BurnleyFC |url=https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/content/dodgson-pens-new-deal |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=www.burnleyfootballclub.com |language=en}} On 9 January 2025, he joined League One side Burton Albion on loan for the remainder of the season. {{cite web|url=https://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/2025/january/09/brewers-secure-loan-signing-of-owen-dodgson-from-burnley/|title=BREWERS SECURE LOAN SIGNING OF OWEN DODGSON FROM BURNLEY|website=www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk|date=9 January 2025|accessdate=9 January 2025}} On 1 March 2025, Dodgson scored his first goal for the Brewers in a home draw against Mansfield Town.{{Cite web |title=League One: Burton Albion 1-1 Mansfield Town |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c70we2j9v2xt |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}
Career statistics
{{updated|match played 26 April 2025}}{{Soccerway|owen-dodgson/644835|accessdate=8 February 2023}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National Cup{{efn|Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup}} !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="4" |Burnley
|2021–22{{Soccerbase season|144274|2021}} |0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23{{Soccerbase season|144274|2022}}
|0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25{{Soccerbase season|144274|2024}}
|Championship |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | ||
| Rochdale (loan)
|18 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 1 | ||||
| Barnsley (loan)
|2023–24{{Soccerbase season|144274|2023}} |10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 3{{efn|name=EFLT|Appearances in EFL Trophy}} | 1 | 15 | 1 | ||
| Dundee (loan)
|16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 17 | 0 | |||
| Burton Albion (loan)
|League One |20 |1 | colspan="2" |— | colspan="2" |— |0 |0 |20 |1 | ||||||||||
| colspan="3" |Career total
!64 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 71 | 3 |
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References
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{{Burton Albion F.C. squad}}
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Category:Footballers from Lancaster, Lancashire
Category:English men's footballers
Category:Men's association football fullbacks
Category:Rochdale A.F.C. players
Category:Barnsley F.C. players
Category:Burton Albion F.C. players
Category:English Football League players
Category:Scottish Professional Football League players
Category:21st-century English sportsmen
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