Benjamin Elliot Blythe (born 13 January 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Leamington, on dual-registration from Spalding United.
Career Doncaster Rovers Born in Leeds, Blythe signed his first professional contract with Doncaster Rovers in July 2020. He made his senior debut as a substitute in a 4–1 League One defeat to Peterborough United on 9 May 2021. On 22 September 2021, he was sent out on a one-month loan to National League North side Farlsey Celtic. Following his return from loan, he made his first league start on 7 December 2021 at home to Oxford United, but was substituted at half-time as Doncaster lost 2–1.
Swansea City In March 2022, it was announced that Blythe would join EFL Championship club Swansea City's under-23 side at the end of the season, having spent a month at the club on trial and that Blythe would continue to train with Swansea until the end of the season. Doncaster manager Gary McSheffrey confirmed that the club would receive a fee and the agreement included add-ons and a sell-on clause.
On 31 August 2023, Blythe joined Cymru Premier club Barry Town United on a season-long loan deal.
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Blythe departed Swansea City upon the expiration of his contract.
Non-League On 30 September 2024, Blyth joined Northern Premier League Division One East club Bradford (Park Avenue).
In February 2026, Blythe joined Leamington on dual-registration from Spalding United.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDoncaster Rovers2020–21League One10000000102021–22League One2020101060Total30201011070Farsley Celtic (loan)2021–22National League North40———40Swansea City2023–24Championship000000—00Barry Town United (loan)2023–24Cymru Premier222100000232Career total292301010342
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