# Ben Tollitt

Benjamin Lee Tollitt (born 30 November 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Morecambe.

## Career
### Widnes / Skelmersdale United

Born in Liverpool, Tollitt joined Widnes in the summer of 2013 after being released by Everton. He made his starting debut for the club on 25 September.
Tollitt scored his first goal in a 1–4 home defeat to Atherton Collieries. He finished his first senior season with 23 league appearances and eight goals.
On 27 September 2014, Tollitt scored a hat-trick in a 4–2 home win against Daisy Hill. In November, he joined Skelmersdale United in a dual-registration deal, making his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Grantham Town.

### Portsmouth

In July 2015, Tollitt went on a trial at Portsmouth, making a four-minute appearance in the club's pre-season friendly against Havant & Waterlooville. On 15 July he signed a one-year deal with Pompey, with an option of an extension.
Tollitt made his professional debut on 12 August, coming off the bench in a 2–1 Football League Cup home win against Derby County. He scored his first goal for Portsmouth in a 6–0 win over York City on 24 November 2015.

#### Tranmere Rovers (loan)

In September 2016, Tollitt joined Tranmere Rovers on loan from Portsmouth.

### Tranmere Rovers

On 9 December, he signed a permanent deal with Rovers, running until 2019.
On 21 December 2018, Tollitt joined National League side Wrexham on a short-term loan.
He was released by Tranmere at the end of the 2018–19 season.

### Blackpool

On 21 June 2019, he signed a two-year contract, plus a 12-month option, with Blackpool.
On 23 August 2019, Tollitt rejoined Wrexham on an initial short-term loan.
He was released by the club on 30 January 2020. Following his release he joined Macclesfield Town.

### Oldham Athletic

In July 2022, Tollitt signed for newly relegated National League club Oldham Athletic on a one-year deal having spent the previous two seasons with National League North side AFC Fylde.
On 7 November 2023, Tollitt joined National League club Kidderminster Harriers on loan.

### Morecambe

Tollitt was one of 15 free agents that signed for League Two club Morecambe on 12 July 2024, after the club's embargo on registering new players was lifted.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 7 December 2024
| 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 |
| Widnes | 2013–14 | NWCFL Division One | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
| Widnes | 2014–15 | NWCFL Division One | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 10 |
| Widnes | Total | Total | 27 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 13 |
| Skelmersdale United (dual reg) | 2014–15 | NPL Premier Division | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Portsmouth | 2015–16 | League Two | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Portsmouth | 2016–17 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | Total | Total | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Tranmere Rovers | 2016–17 | National League | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | 22 | 6 |
| Tranmere Rovers | 2017–18 | National League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tranmere Rovers | 2018–19 | League Two | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tranmere Rovers | Total | Total | 34 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 44 | 6 |
| Wrexham (loan) | 2018–19 | National League | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
| Blackpool | 2019–20 | League One | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wrexham (loan) | 2018–19 | National League | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Macclesfield Town | 2019–20 | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| AFC Fylde | 2020–21 | National League North | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 20 | 8 |
| AFC Fylde | 2021–22 | National League North | 38 | 9 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 41 | 9 |
| AFC Fylde | Total | Total | 53 | 15 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 61 | 17 |
| Oldham Athletic | 2022–23 | National League | 36 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 40 | 8 |
| Oldham Athletic | 2023–24 | National League | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Oldham Athletic | Total | Total | 41 | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 46 | 9 |
| Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 2023–24 | National League | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chester (loan) | 2023–24 | National League North | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
| Morecambe | 2024–25 | League Two | 19 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 8 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 248 | 56 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 295 | 64 |
* ↑ Appearance(s) in NWCFL First Division Challenge Cup
* ↑ One appearance in FA Vase, one appearance and one goal in NWCFL First Division Challenge Cup, one appearance and goal in Liverpool Senior Cup
* 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
* ↑ One appearance in FA Trophy, two appearances and one goal in Scottish Challenge Cup