Corey James Rodney Panter (born 19 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for side Dagenham & Redbridge.
He came through Luton Town's academy, and during his development there went on loan to Hendon, Biggleswade Town (twice), Dundee and Kidderminster Harriers. After leaving Luton he joined Eastleigh for three years, including a loan spell at Weymouth.
Career A product of Luton Town's academy, Panter was loaned out to Hendon and Biggleswade Town during the 2019–20 season. However, the 2019–20 Southern Football League season was abandoned and results expunged because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.
Panter signed a new development contract with Luton on 19 June 2021 and joined Dundee, who were newly promoted to the Scottish Premiership, for pre-season training with a view to a loan move. He signed for Dundee on a season-long loan on 11 July. Panter scored his first goal for the club on his debut, a 5–2 win in the Scottish League Cup against Forfar Athletic. Panter also played for Dundee B in the Scottish Challenge Cup, where he was credited with another goal against Peterhead. On Boxing Day in 2021, Panter made his first league appearance for Dundee away to Aberdeen.
On 2 January 2022, Panter was recalled by Luton. On 21 April, Panter joined National League North side Kidderminster Harriers on loan until the end of the season. Panter made his debut for the Harriers in a league game against Leamington.
On 22 July 2022, after a successful trial period, Panter signed with National League side Eastleigh.
On 15 February 2024, Panter joined National League South club Weymouth on a one-month loan, with manager Bobby Wilkinson calling Panter "a leader" and "a fantastic player". After a short but successful loan spell, Panter returned to Eastleigh in April in a league win over Wealdstone. In June 2024, Panter penned a new one-year contract with Eastleigh. He departed the club at the end of the 2024–25 season.
On 5 June 2025, Panter joined National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge on a one-year deal.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLuton Town2018–19League One000000—002019–20Championship000000—00Total000000—00Hendon (loan)2019–20SL Premier Division South40——2161Biggleswade Town (loan)2019–20SL Premier Division Central110——00110Dundee (loan)2021–22Scottish Premiership100011—21Dundee B (loan)2021–22———1111Kidderminster Harriers (loan)2021–22National League North10———10Eastleigh2022–23National League22000—202402023–24National League9020—101202024–25National League22000—00220Total53020—30580Weymouth (loan)2023–24National League South130———130Dagenham & Redbridge2025–26For FA Cup third qualifying round: National League South37010—30410Career total12003011921333
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