Branden Horton (born 9 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Scunthorpe United.
Career Doncaster Rovers Born in Doncaster, Horton began his career with Doncaster Rovers, making two EFL Trophy appearances for the club in the 2018–19 season.
He moved on loan to Gainsborough Trinity in November 2018.
Horton turned professional with Doncaster in April 2019.
At the end of August 2019 he returned to Gainsborough Trinity, initially on a one-month loan. The loan was extended in October 2019.
On 21 September 2020, Horton joined Southern League Premier Division Central side Redditch United on loan until January 2021. On 15 January 2021, Horton was recalled by parent club Doncaster Rovers.
He made his Football League debut on 16 March 2021. Following relegation to League Two, Horton was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.
Later career On 14 June 2022, Horton agreed to join National League club Chesterfield upon the expiration of his contract with Doncaster Rovers on 1 July. On 11 January 2024 it was announced that Horton's contract had been extended until the summer of 2025.
On 5 February 2025, Horton returned to the National League, signing for Gateshead.
He signed for Scunthorpe United in June 2025.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDoncaster Rovers2018–19League One00000020202019–20League One00000000002020–21League One1100000001102021–22League One202212040283Total312212060413Gainsborough Trinity (loan)2018–19Northern Premier League3000–0030Gainsborough Trinity (loan)2019–20Northern Premier League8120–10111Redditch United (loan)2020–21 Southern League Premier Division Central8011—10101Chesterfield2022–23National League25120–002712023–24National League26040–003002024–25League Two70100040120Total581700040691Gateshead2024–25National League17000–00170Scunthorpe United2025–26National League0000–0000Career total1254122201201516
Honours Chesterfield National League: 2023–24
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