Samuel Pearson (born 26 October 2001) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Eastleigh. He is a former Wales youth international, playing at U17 to U21 level, and began his career at Bristol City.
Career On 6 March 2021, Pearson made his debut for Bristol City in the Championship as a substitute in a 2–0 defeat against Queens Park Rangers.
On 21 January 2022, Pearson joined Scottish Championship side Inverness Caledonian Thistle on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. He left the club on 1 April 2022 due to a family bereavement and returned to his parent club.
On 28 July 2022, Pearson joined National League side Yeovil Town on an initial one-month loan deal. On 24 August, the loan spell was extended until January 2023. In January 2023, Pearson joined League Two club AFC Wimbledon on loan until the end of the season.
In January 2024, Pearson left Bristol City following the mutual termination of his contract. On 18 January 2024, he returned to now National League South club Yeovil Town, signing a permanent deal with the club. On 20 January 2024, Pearson scored on his returning debut for the Glovers against Hemel Hempstead Town. At the end of the 2023–24 season, Pearson signed a new one-year contract at Yeovil Town to extend his stay at the club. On 16 October 2024, Pearson left Yeovil Town following the mutual termination of his contract due to personal reasons.
Following his departure from Yeovil Town, Pearson signed for National League South side Weston-super-Mare.
In November 2025, Pearson signed for National League side Eastleigh on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee. On 13 March 2026, Pearson returned to the National League South to join, Dorking Wanderers on loan for the remainder of the season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBristol City2019–20Championship000000—002020–21Championship500000—502021–22Championship000000—002022–23Championship000000—002023–24Championship000000—00Total500000—50Bath City (loan)2019–20National League South17210—40222Weymouth (loan)2020–21National League0000—0000Inverness Caledonian Thistle (loan)2021–22Scottish Championship8100—0081Yeovil Town (loan)2022–23National League11220—00132AFC Wimbledon (loan)2022–23League Two160———160Yeovil Town2023–24National League South164———1642024–25National League12110—00131Total28510—00295Weston-super-Mare2024–25National League South3411——2036112025–26National League South13551—00186Total471651—005417Eastleigh2025–26National League142——20162Dorking Wanderers (loan)2025–26National League South92——0092Career total1553091008017231
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