Harrison Biggins (born 15 March 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Carlisle United, on loan from EFL League One club Shrewsbury Town.

Harrison Biggins
Personal information
Full name Harrison Biggins[1]
Date of birth (1996-03-15) 15 March 1996 (age 28)[2]
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Carlisle United
(on loan from Shrewsbury Town)
Number 12
Youth career
Barnsley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Stocksbridge Park Steels
2017–2022 Fleetwood Town 82 (6)
2020–2021Barrow (loan) 22 (2)
2022–2024 Doncaster Rovers 74 (10)
2024– Shrewsbury Town 3 (0)
2024–Carlisle United (loan) 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:31, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Personal life

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He is the son of former Stoke City footballer Wayne Biggins.[3] Harrison and his parents all had COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Career

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Born in Sheffield,[2] Biggins played youth football with Barnsley.[4] He moved from Stocksbridge Park Steels to Fleetwood Town in July 2017.[4][5] He made his senior debut for the club on 8 November 2017, in an EFL Trophy match against Carlisle United.[6]

On 28 August 2020, Biggins joined League Two side Barrow on a season-long loan.[7][8] He was recalled by Fleetwood on 1 February 2021.[9] At the end of the 2020–21 season, a contract extension clause was activated.[10] On 5 May 2022 it was announced that Biggins would be released from the club at the end of his contract.[11]

On 19 May 2022, it was announced that Biggins would sign for League Two side Doncaster Rovers on 1 July 2022.[12][13]

In June 2024, Biggins signed for Shrewsbuy Town, with effect from 1 July 2024.[14] In August 2024 he moved on loan to Carlisle United.[15]

Career statistics

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As of match played 21 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Fleetwood Town 2017–18[6] League One 7 0 0 0 0 0 4[a] 0 11 0
2018–19[16] League One 23 1 2 0 2 0 3[a] 0 30 1
2019–20[17] League One 10 0 0 0 1 0 2[a] 0 13 0
2020–21[18] League One 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
2021–22[19] League One 32 5 1 0 1 0 2 0 36 5
Total 82 6 3 0 4 0 11 0 100 6
Barrow (loan) 2020–21[18] League Two 22 2 0 0 1 0 4[a] 0 27 2
Doncaster Rovers 2022–23[20] League Two 36 5 1 0 1 0 2[a] 0 40 5
2023–24[21] League Two 38 5 2 1 1 0 3[b] 2 44 8
Total 74 10 3 1 2 0 5 2 84 13
Shrewsbury Town 2024–25[22] League One 3 0 0 0 2 0 1[a] 0 6 0
Carlisle United (loan) 2024–25[22] League Two 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
Career total 194 18 6 1 9 0 21 2 230 21
  1. ^ a b c d e f Appearances in the EFL Trophy
  2. ^ 2 games and 1 goal in the EFL Trophy, 1 game and 1 goal in the play-offs

References

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  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Fleetwood Town" (PDF). English Football League. p. 27. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Harrison Biggins at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  3. ^ a b Smith, Peter (29 May 2020). "Stoke City hero Wayne Biggins reveals family trauma". stokesentinel.
  4. ^ a b "Biggins Signs for Fleetwood". Pitchero Non-League. 4 July 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Town complete signing of Harrison Biggins". Fleetwood Town F.C. 4 July 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  6. ^ a b "Games played by Harrison Biggins in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Biggins Joins On Season Loan". www.barrowafc.com. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Barrow sign Fleetwood's Biggins on loan". BBC Sport.
  9. ^ "Fleetwood Town recall Harrison Biggins from League Two AFC Barrow". Blackpool Gazette.
  10. ^ "Retained list announced". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  11. ^ "Retained list: First team". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  12. ^ "Rovers complete signing of Harrison Biggins". Doncaster Rovers. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  13. ^ "Doncaster sign ex-Fleetwood midfielder Biggins". BBC Sport.
  14. ^ "Harrison Biggins: Shrewsbury Town sign Doncaster Rovers midfielder". BBC Sport. 10 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Harrison Biggins: Carlisle United sign Shrewsbury Town midfielder on loan". BBC Sport. 30 August 2024.
  16. ^ "Games played by Harrison Biggins in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  17. ^ "Games played by Harrison Biggins in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  18. ^ a b "Games played by Harrison Biggins in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  19. ^ "Games played by Harrison Biggins in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  20. ^ "Games played by Harrison Biggins in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  21. ^ "Games played by Harrison Biggins in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  22. ^ a b "Games played by Harrison Biggins in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 August 2024.