# Ben Williamson (Scottish footballer)

Ben Williamson (born 7 August 2001) is a Scottish footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Championship club Hamilton Academical.

## Career
### Rangers

In January 2020, Williamson, a product of the Rangers youth system, signed a new contract with the club extending his stay until the summer of 2021.

#### Arbroath (loan)

On 13 January 2021, Williamson joined Arbroath in the Scottish Championship, after agreeing a one-year contract extension until 2022. Williamson made his professional debut three days later in a draw with Queen of the South.

#### Loans to Livingston and Raith

On 12 July 2021, Williamson signed a new two-year contract with Rangers and then moved to Livingston on a season-long loan. This loan was cut short in January 2022, and Williamson was immediately sent on loan to Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers for the remainder of the season.

#### Dundee (loan)

On 15 July 2022, Williamson signed an extension with Rangers which kept him at the club until 2024, and then joined Scottish Championship side Dundee on a season-long loan. He made his debut for the Dark Blues in an away win over Stranraer in the Scottish League Cup. Williamson scored his first goal for Dundee in a 3–0 win over league leaders Queen's Park on 28 January 2023. Williamson came on as a substitute and help seal a win on the final day of the league season over Queen's Park which clinched the Scottish Championship title for Dundee.

#### Partick Thistle (loan)

On 18 July 2023, Williamson joined Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on a loan until January 2024. He made his first start later that same day in a Scottish League Cup group stage win away to Dundee United. Williamson left the club at the end of his loan on 1 January 2024.

### Hamilton Academical

On 4 January 2024, Williamson joined Scottish League One club Hamilton Academical on an 18-month deal. He made his debut on 13 January in a home league win over Cove Rangers, in which he was sent off. Williamson was a large part of Hamilton's play-off final victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle which saw Accies promoted to the Scottish Championship.
In December 2024, Williamson was involved in a car crash in which he sustained serious injuries, including a broken leg, which would likely end his football season.

## Career statistics

    As of 14 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Rangers | 2020–21 | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rangers | 2021–22 | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rangers | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arbroath (loan) | 2020–21 | Scottish Championship | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Livingston (loan) | 2021–22 | Scottish Premiership | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Raith Rovers (loan) | 2021–22 | Scottish Championship | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| Dundee (loan) | 2022–23 | Scottish Championship | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Partick Thistle (loan) | 2023–24 | Scottish Championship | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Hamilton Academical | 2023–24 | Scottish League One | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Hamilton Academical | 2024–25 | Scottish Championship | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Hamilton Academical | Total | Total | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 92 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 116 | 5 |
* 1 2 3 Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
* ↑ Appearance(s) in the Scottish Championship play-offs

## Honours

Dundee
* Scottish Championship: 2022–23
Hamilton Academical
* Scottish Championship play-off winners: 2023–24