# Mitch Walker (footballer)

Mitchell Charles Alan Walker (born 24 September 1991 in St Albans, Hertfordshire) is an English professional footballer who plays for Dover Athletic as a goalkeeper.

## Early career

Walker started out as an under 9's goalkeeper at Crawley Down before switching to Three Bridges, from where he was signed by Brighton & Hove Albion after a trial. He signed pro forms for the Albion in August 2009 while still a second year scholar, playing regularly in the reserves.

## Career

Walker made his professional debut for Brighton & Hove Albion on the last day of the 2009–10 season starting in the 1–0 victory over Yeovil Town at the Withdean Stadium.
During January 2011, Walker signed on loan with Conference South side Welling United. On 1 March 2012, Walker joined Eastbourne Borough for a second loan spell.
Walker spent seven years at Dover Athletic before joining Aldershot Town in the summer of 2019. He went on to feature 93 times for the Hampshire-based side before leaving in July 2022, following a serious knee injury.
On 1 December 2022, Walker signed for Tonbridge Angels, initially as the goalkeeper coach as he was out injured. Walker joined Whitehawk for the start of the 2023-24 season.
On 25 May 2024, Walker returned to Dover Athletic following their relegation to the Isthmian League Premier Division. On 31 August 2024, Walker scored a first career goal as the wind carried his long free-kick over the Sittingbourne goalkeeper.
On Saturday 31 August 2024 Walker scored a goal direct from a free kick away to Sittingbourne FC in the 1st Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. Dover would score two in two minutes of injury time to draw this match and take this to a replay.

## Career statistics

    As of end of 2023–24 season
| 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 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2009–10 | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eastbourne Borough (loan) | 2009–10 | Conference Premier | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Welling United (loan) | 2010–11 | Conference South | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Eastbourne Borough (loan) | 2011–12 | Conference South | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dover Athletic | 2012–13 | Conference South | 39 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Dover Athletic | 2013–14 | Conference South | 42 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Dover Athletic | 2014–15 | Conference Premier | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dover Athletic | 2015–16 | National League | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Dover Athletic | 2016–17 | National League | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dover Athletic | 2017–18 | National League | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Dover Athletic | 2018–19 | National League | 36 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Dover Athletic | Total | Total | 233 | 0 | 16 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 0 | 271 | 0 |
| Aldershot Town | 2019–20 | National League | 39 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Aldershot Town | 2020–21 | National League | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Aldershot Town | 2021–22 | National League | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Aldershot Town | Total | Total | 85 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | 93 | 0 |
| Whitehawk | 2023–24 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 42 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 380 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 439 | 0 |
* ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference South play-offs
* ↑ Five appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference South play-offs
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
* ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy, two in National League play-offs
* ↑ Four appearances in FA Trophy, two appearances in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup, three appearances in Alan Turvey Trophy