# Jon Guthrie

Jonathan Neil Guthrie (born 29 July 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Northampton Town.
He began his career with Pewsey Vale and has also played for Crewe Alexandra, Leek Town, Walsall and Livingston.

## Club career

Guthrie was born in Devizes, Wiltshire. He started his career with Pewsey Vale, progressing through the youth system before playing for the first-team in the Wessex League from the age of 16.

### Crewe Alexandra

In September 2011, he joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on a 10-week trial. In February 2012, he signed his first professional contract with Crewe, on an 18-month deal. In March 2012, he joined Northern Premier League side Leek Town on loan, where he made a total of 8 appearances.
He made his professional debut for Crewe on 23 October 2012, in a 2–1 win over Swindon Town in League One, coming on as a late substitute for Michael West. He scored his first professional goal on 27 February 2016, against Barnsley. The following month, he signed a new contract at Crewe through to the summer of 2017 and in August 2016 was offered a new contract beyond 2017. In March 2017, he was sidelined with a hernia problem.
On 9 May 2017, Crewe said Guthrie's contract offer remained open but manager David Artell gave a 22 May deadline for a decision, otherwise the offer would be "ripped up". On 23 May it was confirmed that Guthrie would be leaving the club.

### Walsall

On 22 June 2017, Guthrie agreed to join League One side Walsall on a two-year contract. He scored his first goal for the club on 10 February 2018, in a 2–2 draw with Blackpool at Bloomfield Road. He made 52 appearances during his first season with the club, scoring once.
Guthrie continued to be a regular in the first team, making 49 appearances in all competitions during the 2018–19 season, including scoring a brace in a 2–3 loss to Portsmouth on 12 March 2019. He was released by Walsall at the end of the 2018–19 season.

### Livingston

On 12 August 2019, Guthrie joined Livingston of the Scottish Premiership on a two-year deal with an option of a third.

### Northampton Town

On 24 June 2021 it was announced Guthrie had joined Northampton Town on a two-year contract.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 1 January 2025
| 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 |
| Crewe Alexandra | 2012–13 | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Crewe Alexandra | 2013–14 | League One | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Crewe Alexandra | 2014–15 | League One | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Crewe Alexandra | 2015–16 | League One | 39 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| Crewe Alexandra | 2016–17 | League Two | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Crewe Alexandra | Total | Total | 122 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 137 | 1 |
| Walsall | 2017–18 | League One | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 |
| Walsall | 2018–19 | League One | 42 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 2 |
| Walsall | Total | Total | 88 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 101 | 3 |
| Livingston | 2019–20 | Scottish Premiership | 28 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 5 |
| Livingston | 2020–21 | Scottish Premiership | 36 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 5 |
| Livingston | Total | Total | 64 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 10 |
| Northampton Town | 2021–22 | League Two | 44 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 50 | 8 |
| Northampton Town | 2022–23 | League Two | 41 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 2 |
| Northampton Town | 2023–24 | League One | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 4 |
| Northampton Town | 2024–25 | League One | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Northampton Town | Total | Total | 145 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 156 | 15 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 421 | 29 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 472 | 29 |
* 1 2 Appearance in Football League Trophy
* 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearances in League Two play-offs

## Honours

Northampton Town
* League Two promotion: 2022–23
Individual
* PFA Team of the Year: League Two 2021–22
* League Two Team of the Season: 2021–22