Sam Fishburn (born 26 November 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Blyth Town.
Career Born in Gateshead, Fishburn joined Carlisle United's youth team in 2020 and, following a prolific season with the club's under-18 side, he signed a two-year senior contract in summer 2021 with a further one-year option. On 17 August 2021, Fishburn joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Lancaster City on loan until January 2022. After 8 goals in 9 matches for Lancaster City, he was recalled by Carlisle in late September. He made his debut for Carlisle on 28 September 2021 as a substitute against Everton U21 in the EFL Trophy, and made his league debut off the bench the following month in a 2–2 draw away to Newport County.
On 28 July 2022, Fishburn joined National League North club Blyth Spartans for a three-month loan deal. On 12 September 2022, days after his loan spell at Blyth came to an end, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Morpeth Town on a loan-deal until the end of the season, with a recall option after 28 days. Morpeth had previously tried to sign Fishburn in pre-season, but Carlisle felt like the loan move to Blyth would be a better option.
On 30 June 2023, following his release from Carlisle, he signed for EFL League One side Fleetwood Town on a one-year contract with the club holding the option of a further year. He was placed into Matthew Lawlor's Development Squad. In March 2024, he joined National League club York City on loan for the remainder of the season. At the end of the 2023-2024 season he was released by Fleetwood Town.
On 13 June 2024, following his release from Fleetwood Town, he signed for National League North side Scunthorpe United On 29 November 2024, he joined Spennymoor Town in a loan-swap deal. In February 2025, he joined Ashington on an initial one-month loan, following a similar spell with Gainsborough Trinity. He departed Scunthorpe at the end of the 2024–25 season.
In June 2025, Fishburn joined Northern Premier League Division One East club Blyth Town.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCarlisle United2020–21League Two00000000002021–22League Two90200040150Total90200040150Lancaster City (loan)2021–22NPL Premier Division 98———98Blyth Spartans (loan)2022–23National League North60———60Morpeth Town (loan)2022–23NPL Premier Division 306——10316Fleetwood Town2023–24League One0000000000York City (loan)2023–24National League3000—0030Scunthorpe United2024–25National League North16230—20212Spennymoor Town (loan)2024–25National League North2000—0020Gainsborough Trinity (loan)2024–25 NPL Premier Division5000—0050Ashington2024–25 NPL Division One East4000—0040Blyth Town2025–26 NPL Division One East3010—0040Career total871660007010016
Honours Scunthorpe United National League North play-offs: 2025
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