Benjamin Lee Tollitt (born 30 November 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for National League club Halifaxhttps://fchalifaxtown.com/news/ben-tollitt-joins-the-shaymen/.
Career Widnes / Skelmersdale United Born in Liverpool, Tollitt joined Widnes in the summer of 2013 after being released by Everton. He made his starting debut for the club on 25 September.
Tollitt scored his first goal in a 1–4 home defeat to Atherton Collieries. He finished his first senior season with 23 league appearances and eight goals.
On 27 September 2014, Tollitt scored a hat-trick in a 4–2 home win against Daisy Hill. In November, he joined Skelmersdale United in a dual-registration deal, making his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Grantham Town.
Portsmouth In July 2015, Tollitt went on a trial at Portsmouth, making a four-minute appearance in the club's pre-season friendly against Havant & Waterlooville. On 15 July he signed a one-year deal with Pompey, with an option of an extension.
Tollitt made his professional debut on 12 August, coming off the bench in a 2–1 Football League Cup home win against Derby County. He scored his first goal for Portsmouth in a 6–0 win over York City on 24 November 2015.
Tranmere Rovers (loan) In September 2016, Tollitt joined Tranmere Rovers on loan from Portsmouth.
Tranmere Rovers On 9 December, he signed a permanent deal with Rovers, running until 2019.
On 21 December 2018, Tollitt joined National League side Wrexham on a short-term loan.
He was released by Tranmere at the end of the 2018–19 season.
Blackpool On 21 June 2019, he signed a two-year contract, plus a 12-month option, with Blackpool.
On 23 August 2019, Tollitt rejoined Wrexham on an initial short-term loan.
He was released by the club on 30 January 2020."Tollitt Leaves By Mutual Consent" - Blackpool F.C., 30 January 2020 Following his release he joined Macclesfield Town.
Oldham Athletic In July 2022, Tollitt signed for newly relegated National League club Oldham Athletic on a one-year deal having spent the previous two seasons with National League North side AFC Fylde.
On 7 November 2023, Tollitt joined National League club Kidderminster Harriers on loan.
Morecambe Tollitt was one of 15 free agents who signed for League Two club Morecambe on 12 July 2024, after the club's embargo on registering new players was lifted. On 16 May 2026, Morecambe announced he was being released.
Personal life He is studying for a degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Salford.https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tollitt-917229202/
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWidnes2013–14NWCFL Division One1230000101332014–15NWCFL Division One1580010321910Total27110010423213Skelmersdale United (dual reg)2014–15NPL Premier Division131000000131Portsmouth2015–16League Two1211020101612016–17League Two0000101020Total121103020181Tranmere Rovers2016–17National League18610—302262017–18National League12000—001202018–19League Two40201030100Total346301060446Wrexham (loan)2018–19National League13400—10144Blackpool2019–20League One00—000000Wrexham (loan)2018–19National League12020—31171Macclesfield Town2019–20League Two5000000050AFC Fylde2020–21National League North15642—102082021–22National League North38920—10419Total531562—206117Oldham Athletic2022–23National League36731—104082023–24National League5110—0061Total41841—10469Kidderminster Harriers (loan)2023–24National League60——1070Chester (loan)2023–24National League North134——00134Morecambe2024–25League Two396301042478Career total268561945024521764
References
External links
Portsmouth profile