Luke Molyneux

Luke Molyneux (born 29 March 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays for Hartlepool United as a Winger.

Luke Molyneux

Personal information
Full name	Luke Molyneux
Date of birth	(1998-03-29) 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.

Hartlepool United

Following his release by Sunderland, Molyneux signed permanently for Hartlepool permanently on 12 June 2019.[6] Unfortunately for Molyneux, his first full season with the club was cut short after suffering an ankle injury during a pre-season friendly at York City.[7]

Career statistics

As of matches played 14 March 2020.[8]

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
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

1. "Sunderland 3-0 Wolves". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
2. "Molyneux joins Gateshead on loan". safc.com. Sunderland AFC. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
3. "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.
4. "Maidstone United 2-3 Gateshead". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
5. "Hartlepool United boss reacts after landing Sunderland youngster on loan". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
6. "Luke Molyneux joins Hartlepool United just a week after leaving Sunderland". chroniclelive.co.uk. Chronicle Live. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
7. "Molyneux Out After Surgery On Ankle". hartlepoolunited.co.uk. Hartlepool United FC. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
8. Luke Molyneux at Soccerway