# Paul Watson (footballer, born 1990)

Paul Watson (born 20 December 1990) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Scottish League Two club The Spartans.

## Career
### Livingston

Former Livingston manager Gary Bollan signed Watson from Ipswich Town in August 2009. He helped the club win the Scottish Third Division, in his first season at Almondvale. The next season, he helped Livingston win the Scottish Second Division title by making 33 appearances for the West Lothian club. Watson subsequently signed a new two-year contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2013.

### Raith Rovers

Watson signed for Raith Rovers on 17 July 2013.
On 12 June 2015, it was confirmed that Watson would not be renewing his contract with the club.

### Falkirk

On 19 July 2015, it was announced that Watson had joined Falkirk. He was released by Falkirk at the end of the 2017–18 season.

### Dundee United

On 20 July 2018, Watson signed for Dundee United, agreeing a two-year contract. After winning the Scottish Championship with them in the 2019–20 season, Watson was released by United at the end of COVID-19-shortened season.

### Dunfermline Athletic

On 29 June 2020, Watson was announced as Dunfermline Athletic's first summer signing, joining the Scottish Championship side on a two-year deal.
On 19 October 2021, Watson left Dunfermline Athletic via mutual consent.

### Return to Falkirk

On 24 January 2022, Watson returned to Falkirk on an 18-month contract.

### The Spartans

On 25 August 2023, Watson made a move to newly promoted Scottish League Two side The Spartans.

## Career statistics

    As of 25 September 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Scottish Cup | Scottish Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Livingston | 2009–10 | Scottish Third Division | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Livingston | 2010–11 | Scottish Second Division | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Livingston | 2011–12 | Scottish First Division | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| Livingston | 2012–13 | Scottish First Division | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 3 |
| Livingston | Total | Total | 109 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 125 | 6 |
| Raith Rovers | 2013–14 | Scottish Championship | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Raith Rovers | 2014–15 | Scottish Championship | 36 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 2 |
| Raith Rovers | Total | Total | 58 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 74 | 3 |
| Falkirk | 2015–16 | Scottish Championship | 27 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 5 |
| Falkirk | 2016–17 | Scottish Championship | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Falkirk | 2017–18 | Scottish Championship | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Falkirk | Total | Total | 56 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 79 | 5 |
| Dundee United | 2018–19 | Scottish Championship | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 4 |
| Dundee United | 2019–20 | Scottish Championship | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Dundee United | Total | Total | 42 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 52 | 5 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 2020–21 | Scottish Championship | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 3 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 2021–22 | Scottish Championship | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | Total | Total | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 3 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 294 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 372 | 22 |
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
* ↑ Three appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup; two appearances and a goal in the Premiership play-offs
* ↑ Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and one in the Premiership play-offs
* 1 2 Appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs

## Honours

Livingston
* Scottish Third Division: 2009–10
* Scottish Second Division: 2010–11
Raith Rovers
* Scottish Challenge Cup: 2013–14
Dundee United
* Scottish Championship: 2019–20