# Nathan Stanton

Nathan Stanton (born 4 May 1981) is an English former professional footballer who is currently employed as the kit manager at Scunthorpe United, whom he notably represented as a player between 1998 and 2006.
In his playing career, Stanton made 237 league appearances for Scunthorpe, later playing for Rochdale, Burton Albion, and Grantham Town before retiring after a brief stint with Corby Town in 2014.

## Club career
### Scunthorpe United

Born in Nottingham, Stanton began his career with Scunthorpe United, A former Scunthorpe United trainee, he scored one goal for the club, his strike coming against Lincoln City in the 2003 League Two Play Off Semi Final. Injuries limited his appearances for the club, and he was released on a free transfer in the summer of 2006.

### Rochdale

In 2006, Rochdale quickly snapped him up, and he instantly established himself as part the first team, even becoming vice captain.

### Burton Albion

Stanton joined Burton Albion in July 2010, after he rejected the offer of a new deal from Rochdale. After 62 appearances in 3 seasons, Stanton was released at the end of the 2012–2013 season.

### Grantham Town

He joined Grantham Town ahead of the 2013/14 Northern Premier League season, where he was named as an unused sub on the opening day.

### Corby Town

Stanton joined Corby Town in January 2014. He made his Corby Town debut away at Weymouth.

## Career statistics

Football League only. Source:
| Club | Season | Division | 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 |
| Scunthorpe United | 1997–98 | Division Three | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Scunthorpe United | 1998–99 | Division Three | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Scunthorpe United | 1999–2000 | Division Two | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Scunthorpe United | 2000–01 | Division Three | 38 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Scunthorpe United | 2001–02 | Division Three | 42 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Scunthorpe United | 2002–03 | Division Three | 42 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| Scunthorpe United | 2003–04 | Division Three | 33 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Scunthorpe United | 2004–05 | League Two | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Scunthorpe United | 2005–06 | League One | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Total | Total | Total | 237 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 276 | 1 |
| Rochdale | 2006–07 | League Two | 35 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Rochdale | 2007–08 | League Two | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Rochdale | 2008–09 | League Two | 39 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Rochdale | 2009–10 | League Two | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Total | Total | Total | 139 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 154 | 0 |
| Burton Albion | 2010–11 | League Two | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Burton Albion | 2011–12 | League Two | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Burton Albion | 2012–13 | League Two | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Total | Total | Total | 62 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 74 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 438 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 504 | 2 |
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
* ↑ 1 appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
* ↑ 2 appearances and one goal in Division Three play-offs
* 1 2 2 appearances in League Two play-offs
* ↑ 2 appearances in Football League Trophy

## Honours

Individual
* PFA Team of the Year: 2003–04 Third Division