# Chris Whelpdale

Christopher Mark Whelpdale (born 27 January 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Isthmian League South East Division club Burgess Hill Town.

## Career

After playing local football in Brentwood, Whelpdale was recruited by Norwich City's youth academy. Whelpdale later moved to Arsenal and Ipswich Town before being released.
Whelpdale began his senior career at Maldon Town, after not being offered a scholarship by Ipswich, before moving shortly to Billericay Town.

### Peterborough United

In 2007 Whelpdale signed for League Two side Peterborough United, rejecting League One side Southend United, who had just been relegated from the Football League Championship.

### Gillingham

He joined Gillingham on loan in the 2010–11 season and scored three goals in four games for the League Two team. He joined Gillingham on a permanent basis in July 2011. Whelpdale was part of the Gillingham side that won the 2012–13 League Two title.

### Stevenage

He rejected a new deal from Gillingham and signed for League Two side Stevenage on 30 June 2014.

### AFC Wimbledon

On 28 June 2016 Whelpdale signed for League One side AFC Wimbledon. He scored his first goal for Wimbledon in a 3–2 EFL Cup loss against Peterborough United on 9 August 2016.

### Stevenage

On 28 July 2017, Whelpdale re-signed for Stevenage. Whelpdale made 27 League Two appearances, starting 19 times, scoring once, before departing the club.

### Chelmsford City

On 10 August 2018, Whelpdale signed for Chelmsford City. On 27 August 2018, Whelpdale scored his first goal for the club in a 5–3 away win against Hemel Hempstead Town. On 30 January 2020, Whelpdale was confirmed as assistant to interim manager Robbie Simpson alongside Michael Spillane following the sacking of Rod Stringer.

### Eastbourne Borough

On 29 July 2020, Whelpdale left Chelmsford to join fellow National League South club Eastbourne Borough.

### Lewes

On 19 July 2023, Whelpdale signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Lewes. He scored on his league debut against Cray Wanderers on 12 August.

### Whitehawk

On 17 June 2024, Whelpdale joined fellow Isthmian Premier Division side Whitehawk.

### Burgess Hill Town

On 19 October 2024, Whelpdale joined Isthmian League South East Division club Burgess Hill Town.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 15 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Peterborough United | 2007–08 | League Two | 35 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 3 |
| Peterborough United | 2008–09 | League One | 38 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 7 |
| Peterborough United | 2009–10 | Championship | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 2 |
| Peterborough United | 2010–11 | League One | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Peterborough United | Total | Total | 124 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 142 | 13 |
| Gillingham (loan) | 2010–11 | League Two | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Gillingham | 2011–12 | League Two | 39 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 12 |
| Gillingham | 2012–13 | League Two | 41 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 7 |
| Gillingham | 2013–14 | League One | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Gillingham | Total | Total | 104 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 117 | 20 |
| Stevenage | 2014–15 | League Two | 39 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 45 | 7 |
| Stevenage | 2015–16 | League Two | 21 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 9 |
| Stevenage | Total | Total | 60 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 69 | 16 |
| AFC Wimbledon | 2016–17 | League One | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| Stevenage | 2017–18 | League Two | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Chelmsford City | 2018–19 | National League South | 39 | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 0 | 44 | 10 |
| Chelmsford City | 2019–20 | National League South | 27 | 8 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 33 | 9 |
| Chelmsford City | Total | Total | 66 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 77 | 19 |
| Eastbourne Borough | 2020–21 | National League South | 13 | 11 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 17 | 15 |
| Eastbourne Borough | 2021–22 | National League South | 29 | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 33 | 4 |
| Eastbourne Borough | 2022–23 | National League South | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 24 | 5 |
| Eastbourne Borough | Total | Total | 62 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 74 | 24 |
| Lewes | 2023–24 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 40 | 12 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 45 | 14 |
| Whitehawk | 2024–25 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 518 | 100 | 37 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 592 | 113 |
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearance(s) in League One play-offs
* ↑ Two appearances in League Two play-offs and one in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Three appearances in Essex Senior Cup and one in National League South play-offs
* ↑ Four appearances and one goal in FA Trophy, one appearance in Essex Senior Cup
* ↑ Appearance(s) in National League South play-offs
* ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy, one appearance in Sussex Senior Cup
* 1 2 Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

## Honours

Individual
* National League South Team of the Year: 2018–19