Luke Molyneux
Luke Molyneux (born 29 March 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays for Hartlepool United as a Winger.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Luke Molyneux | ||
Date of birth | 29 March 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Bishop Auckland, England | ||
Playing position(s) | Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Hartlepool United | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Youth career | |||
2014–2018 | Sunderland | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | Sunderland | 3 | (0) |
2018–2019 | → Gateshead (loan) | 15 | (2) |
2019 | → Hartlepool United (loan) | 16 | (2) |
2019– | Hartlepool United | 10 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:41, 14 March 2020 (UTC) |
History
Sunderland
Molyneux came through the ranks with Sunderland and played his first professional games for the under 23 squad in the EFL Trophy during the 2016-17 season. He later went on to make his first-team debut in a 3–0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on 6 May 2018.[1]
Gateshead (loan)
After a handful of substitute appearances early in the 2018-19 season, Molyneux went on a half-season loan to National League side Gateshead.[2] Molyneux scored his first career goal in a 4–0 victory over Dunston UTS on 20 October 2018 in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.[3] He later went on to score his first league goals against Maidstone United on 22 December 2018, netting two goals in a 3–2 win.[4] Molyneux made 18 appearances for Gateshead during his loan spell, scoring three goals.
Hartlepool United (loan)
Following his return to Sunderland, Molyneux went on a further loan to another local National League side Hartlepool United on 18 January 2019.[5] Molyneux made 16 appearances for Hartlepool during his loan spell, scoring the winning goals in victories over Dover Athletic and Halifax Town.
Career statistics
- As of matches played 14 March 2020.[8]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Sunderland | 2016–17 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
2017–18 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
2018–19 | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
Gateshead (loan) | 2018–19 | National League | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
Hartlepool United | 2018–19 | National League | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
2019–20 | National League | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
Total | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 3 | ||
Career total | 44 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 58 | 6 |
References
- "Sunderland 3-0 Wolves". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- "Molyneux joins Gateshead on loan". safc.com. Sunderland AFC. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- "Dunston UTS 0-4 Gateshead RECAP- Heed through to the next with dominant display". chroniclelive.co.uk. Chronicle Live. 20 October 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- "Maidstone United 2-3 Gateshead". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- "Hartlepool United boss reacts after landing Sunderland youngster on loan". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- "Luke Molyneux joins Hartlepool United just a week after leaving Sunderland". chroniclelive.co.uk. Chronicle Live. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- "Molyneux Out After Surgery On Ankle". hartlepoolunited.co.uk. Hartlepool United FC. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- Luke Molyneux at Soccerway