Sam Sherring (born 8 May 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Rochdale.
A graduate of AFC Bournemouth's academy, Sherring's previous clubs include Northampton Town, Cambridge United, Accrington Stanley, Torquay United and Weymouth.
Career Early career Born in Dorchester, Sherring began his career with Bournemouth, in 2007, at the age of 7. After loan spells with Weymouth, and Torquay United, including an appearance in the National League Play-Off final, he moved on loan to Accrington Stanley in August 2021. On 11 January 2022, Sherring signed on loan for Cambridge United until the end of the season.
Northampton Town Sherring moved to Northampton Town in July 2022.
Milton Keynes Dons After rejecting a new contract from Northampton, it was announced in June 2024 that Sherring would join Milton Keynes Dons on 1 July 2024. He made his debut for the club on 10 August 2024, unfortunately scoring an own goal in a 1–2 home defeat to Bradford City.
On 31 August 2025, Sherring joined EFL League Two club Cheltenham Town on loan until the end of the 2025–26 season.
Sherring was one of nine players released by the club at the conclusion of their contracts on 30 June 2026.
Rochdale On 27 July 2026 it was announced that Sherring had signed for Rochdale.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBournemouth2019–20Premier League00000000002020–21Championship00000000002021–22Championship0000000000Total0000000000Weymouth (loan)2018–19Southern Premier South310200050380Weymouth (loan)2019–20National League North110000020130Torquay United (loan)2020–21National League423200050493Accrington Stanley (loan)2021–22League One100001030140Cambridge United (loan)2021–22League One140100000150Northampton Town2022–23League Two3621000003722023–24League One370101010400Total732201010772Milton Keynes Dons2024–25League Two1001010101302025–26League Two0000000000Total100101010130Cheltenham Town (loan)2025–26League Two232100010252Rochdale2026–27League Two5000202090Career total219790502002537
Honours Northampton Town EFL League Two promotion: 2022–23
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