Luke Molyneux

Luke Molyneux (born 29 March 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays for Hartlepool United as a Winger.

Luke Molyneux
Personal information
Full name Luke Molyneux
Date of birth (1998-03-29) 29 March 1998
Place of birth Bishop Auckland, England
Position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Hartlepool United
Number 10
Youth career
2014–2018 Sunderland
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Sunderland 3 (0)
2018–2019 → Gateshead (loan) 15 (2)
2019 → Hartlepool United (loan) 16 (2)
2019– Hartlepool United 21 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:46, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

History

Sunderland

Molyneux came through the ranks with Sunderland and played his first professional games for the under 23 squad in the EFL Trophy during the 2016-17 season. He later went on to make his first-team debut in a 3–0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on 6 May 2018.[1]

Gateshead (loan)

After a handful of substitute appearances early in the 2018-19 season, Molyneux went on a half-season loan to National League side Gateshead.[2] Molyneux scored his first career goal in a 4–0 victory over Dunston UTS on 20 October 2018 in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.[3] He later went on to score his first league goals against Maidstone United on 22 December 2018, netting two goals in a 3–2 win.[4] Molyneux made 18 appearances for Gateshead during his loan spell, scoring three goals.

Hartlepool United (loan)

Following his return to Sunderland, Molyneux went on a further loan to another local National League side Hartlepool United on 18 January 2019.[5] Molyneux made 16 appearances for Hartlepool during his loan spell, scoring the winning goals in victories over Dover Athletic and Halifax Town.

Hartlepool United

Following his release by Sunderland, Molyneux signed permanently for Hartlepool permanently on 12 June 2019.[6] Unfortunately for Molyneux, his first full season with the club was cut short after suffering an ankle injury during a pre-season friendly at York City.[7]

Career statistics
As of matches played 23 January 2021.[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sunderland 2016–17 Premier League 0000004040
2017–18 Championship 1000003040
2018–19 League One 2000102050
Total 30001090130
Gateshead (loan) 2018–19 National League 152210010183
Hartlepool United 2018–19 National League 162000000162
2019–20 National League 101100000111
2020–21 National League 111210000132
Total 374310000405
Career total 5565210100718

References
  1. "Sunderland 3-0 Wolves". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  2. "Molyneux joins Gateshead on loan". safc.com. Sunderland AFC. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  3. "Dunston UTS 0-4 Gateshead RECAP- Heed through to the next with dominant display". chroniclelive.co.uk. Chronicle Live. 20 October 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  4. "Maidstone United 2-3 Gateshead". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  5. "Hartlepool United boss reacts after landing Sunderland youngster on loan". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  6. "Luke Molyneux joins Hartlepool United just a week after leaving Sunderland". chroniclelive.co.uk. Chronicle Live. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  7. "Molyneux Out After Surgery On Ankle". hartlepoolunited.co.uk. Hartlepool United FC. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  8. Luke Molyneux at Soccerway


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