Liam Steven Gibson (born 25 April 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back for club Hartlepool United.
Career Born in Stanley, Gibson began his career with Newcastle United, spending a short time on loan with Gateshead in 2015. He missed the entire 2017–18 season due to ill health, after suffering from ulcerative colitis.
He moved on loan to Accrington Stanley in January 2019, and on loan to Grimsby Town in July 2019.
He was released by Newcastle at the end of the 2019–20 season. In September 2020 he signed for Morecambe. He was offered a new contract by the club in June 2021, and signed a two-year deal later that month. He was released by the club at the end of the 2022–23 season, and it was announced that he would sign for Harrogate Town on 1 July. At the end of the 2025–26 season, he was released by Harrogate.
On 14 July 2026, Gibson signed for Hartlepool United on a one-year deal, with the option of a further year, following a successful trial. He started in the opening match of the 2026–27 season, a 2–0 home win against Barrow, but was withdrawn in the second half with an injury.
Personal life Gibson's younger brother Lewis is also a professional footballer.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNewcastle United2015–16Premier League00000000002016–17Championship00000000002017–18Premier League00000000002018–19Premier League00000000002019–20Premier League0000000000Total0000000000Gateshead (loan)2015–16National League1000–0010Accrington Stanley (loan)2018–19League One5000000050Grimsby Town (loan)2019–20League Two170203020240Morecambe2020–21League Two2301000302702021–22League One2911010203312022–23League One440103030510Total9613040801111Harrogate Town2023–24League Two2901020203402024–25League Two900010101102025–26League Two170001010190Total550104040640Hartlepool United2026–27National League 7000–1080Career total1811601101502131
Honours Morecambe EFL League Two play-offs: 2021
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