# Owen Dodgson

Owen Joel Dodgson (born 19 March 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a full-back for Burton Albion on loan from EFL Championship club Burnley.

## Career

Born in Lancaster, Lancashire, Dodgson started his career in the Academy at Manchester United eventually progressing to play for the under-18 side after he was offered a two-year scholarship in July 2019. He joined Premier League side Burnley in November 2020 following a successful trial along with Calen Gallagher-Allison, opting to leave Manchester United, stating that the first team pathway at Turf Moor was part of his decision making. On 7 July 2021, he signed his first professional contract for the club along with six other youngsters. His first introduction to senior football was when he was named as an unused substitute for the 2–0 defeat at Anfield to Liverpool on 21 August 2021. Dodgson started to train regularly with the senior squad, impressing with his left footed delivery after also making an impact with the under-23 squad. He made his professional debut on 8 January 2022, when he replaced Dale Stephens as a late substitute in the 2–1 defeat to Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup third round. On 7 July 2022, he signed a new three-year deal with the club having also appeared on the bench five times in the Premier League.
On 27 January 2023, Dodgson joined League Two club Rochdale on loan until the end of the season.
On 1 September 2023, Dodgson joined League One side Barnsley on loan until the end of the season. He scored on his debut on 5 September, in a 2–0 victory over Grimsby Town in the EFL Trophy. Dodgson was recalled by Burnley on 1 January 2024.
On 19 January 2024, Dodgson joined Scottish Premiership club Dundee on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut for the Dark Blues the following day as substitute in a Scottish Cup game away to Kilmarnock. On 21 May 2024, Burnley said the player would be returning once the loan ended.
On 3 July 2024, Dodgson penned a new deal with Burnley, keeping him with the Clarets until 2027. On 9 January 2025, he joined League One side Burton Albion on loan for the remainder of the season. On 1 March 2025, Dodgson scored his first goal for the Brewers in a home draw against Mansfield Town.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 15 March 2025
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 |
| Burnley | 2021–22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Burnley | 2022–23 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Burnley | 2024–25 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Burnley | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Rochdale (loan) | 2022–23 | League Two | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 |
| Barnsley (loan) | 2023–24 | League One | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Dundee (loan) | 2023–24 | Scottish Premiership | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 0 |
| Burton Albion (loan) | 2024–25 | League One | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 57 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 64 | 3 |
* ↑ Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
* ↑ Appearances in EFL Trophy