Nicholas George Haughton (born 20 September 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Forest Green Rovers.
Career After being released from Bolton Wanderers, Haughton joined Curzon Ashton FC. Haughton then went on to shine for Trafford FC's scholars which earned him a call up for England Schools. He subsequently began his playing career in the North West Counties League with Runcorn Town. After a trial at Middlesbrough FC, He joined Fleetwood Town in February 2014 following a trial, and was immediately loaned out to Nantwich Town of the Northern Premier League. He signed a new contract with Fleetwood in September 2014 to keep him tied to the club until 2017. He made his debut for the "Cod Army" in the Football League on 4 October 2014, coming on for Antoni Sarcevic 68 minutes into a 1–0 win over Port Vale at Highbury Stadium.
In November 2016 he joined Salford City on a loan deal that expired on 8 January 2017, but was recalled on 12 December. On 31 January 2017, he returned to Salford on a loan until the end of the season.
On 31 August 2017, he joined National League North club Chorley on loan until the end of the season. He was recalled from this loan on 15 January 2018, having scored 13 goals in 25 matches for Chorley.
On 18 January 2018, he joined Salford City for an undisclosed fee, signing on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
In late October 2018 he moved to AFC Fylde. The 2022–23 season saw Fylde promoted as National League North Champions with Haughton finishing the season as the division's top goalscorer, winning the Player of the Season award. On 22 May 2023, Haughton signed a two-year deal with Fylde, with the option of a further year.
On 6 August 2025, Haughton returned to the National League following AFC Fylde's relegation, joining Forest Green Rovers for an undisclosed fee.
Personal life
Haughton is currently dating former New Zealand international Laura Merrin.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFleetwood Town2014–15League One2210000002212015–16League One18010005Appearance(s) in the Football League Trophy02402016–17League One00000000002017–18League One00—000000Total401100050461Salford City (loan)2016–17For FA Trophy third qualifying round: For FA Trophy third qualifying round replay: National League North163——30193Chorley (loan)2017–18For FA Cup second qualifying round: For FA Cup third qualifying round: For FA Trophy third qualifying round: National League North17744—202311Salford City2017–18National League North153———1532018–19National League8000——80Total233000000233AFC Fylde2018–19National League302——11Eight appearances and two goals in FA Trophy, three appearances in National League play-offs24142019–20National League28231—343472020–21For FA Cup second qualifying round: For FA Cup third qualifying round: National League North11642—001582021–22For FA Cup second qualifying round: For FA Cup second qualifying round replay: National League North412621—3046272022–23For FA Cup second qualifying round: For FA Cup second qualifying round replay: For FA Cup third qualifying round: For FA Cup third qualifying round replay: National League North422677—2151342023–24National League431820—2047182024–25National League451910—114720Total24099191100228281118Career total336113241500328392136
Honours AFC Fylde National League North: 2022–23 FA Trophy: 2018–19
Individual National League North Player of the Month: August/September 2021, September 2022 National League North Player of the Year: 2022–23 National League North Team of the Season: 2021–22, 2022–23 National League Team of the Season: 2024–25
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