Chris Brandon
| Date of birth | 07 April 1976 |
| Place of birth | Bradford |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Height | 1.70 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Brandon appeared for Torquay United in the opening game of the 2000-01 campaign at Kidderminster Harriers but then had the misfortune to go down with a pelvic injury.
He made an abortive return against Halifax Town at the end of September but was forced to sit out the rest of the season.
He is as an attacking right-sided midfielder who is not afraid to run at defenders and head for a goal.
Brandon' contract at Huddersfield Town was extended to June 2008 in November 2005.
He joined Bradford City in July 2008 with a two-year contract that was cancelled in March 2010.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Park Avenue | 01 Jul 1998 | 05 Aug 1999 | |
| Torquay United | 05 Aug 1999 | 05 Jun 2002 | |
| Chesterfield | 05 Jun 2002 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Huddersfield Town | 05 Jul 2004 | 30 Jun 2008 | |
| Blackpool | 21 Mar 2007 | 31 May 2007 | L |
| Bradford City | 01 Jul 2008 | 18 Mar 2010 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Torquay United | League Division 3 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Torquay United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Torquay United | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Torquay United | League Division 3 | 22 | 5 |
3 |
2
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| 2002-03 | Chesterfield | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Chesterfield | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Chesterfield | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2002-03 | Chesterfield | League Division 2 | 35 | 1 |
7 |
11
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| 2003-04 | Chesterfield | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Chesterfield | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Chesterfield | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Chesterfield | League Division 2 | 39 | 4 |
4 |
11
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| 2004-05 | Huddersfield Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Huddersfield Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Huddersfield Town | League One | 42 | 2 |
6 |
7
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1
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| 2005-06 | Huddersfield Town | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Huddersfield Town | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Huddersfield Town | League One | 36 | 4 |
3 |
5
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1
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| 2005-06 | Huddersfield Town | League One Play-Offs | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Blackpool | League One | 4 | 1 |
2 |
1
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1
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| 2006-07 | Huddersfield Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Huddersfield Town | League One | 17 | 6 |
1 |
6
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| 2007-08 | Huddersfield Town | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2007-08 | Huddersfield Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
1
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| 2007-08 | Huddersfield Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Huddersfield Town | League One | 25 | 3 |
2 |
1
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1
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| 2008-09 | Bradford City | League Two | 4 | 3 |
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| 2009-10 | Bradford City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | 2 |
1 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Bradford City | League Two | 14 | 6 |
2 |
2
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2000 | Kidderminster Harriers v Torquay United | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Torquay United v Halifax Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Bristol Rovers v Torquay United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Torquay United v York City | L | 0-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | AFC Bournemouth v Torquay United | W | 0-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Torquay United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Torquay United v Carlisle United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Sep 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Torquay United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Torquay United v Plymouth Argyle | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Sep 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Torquay United | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Bristol City v Torquay United | L | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Torquay United v Hartlepool United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Nov 2001 | Torquay United v Swansea City | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Torquay United v Northampton Town | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Torquay United v Macclesfield Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Torquay United v Kidderminster Harriers | L | 1-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | York City v Torquay United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Torquay United v Bristol Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Oxford United v Torquay United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Southend United v Torquay United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Torquay United v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Hartlepool United v Torquay United | L | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Torquay United v Hull City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Carlisle United v Torquay United | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Torquay United | W | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Torquay United v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Torquay United v Luton Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Scunthorpe United v Torquay United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Torquay United v Lincoln City | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Macclesfield Town v Torquay United | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Torquay United v Mansfield Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Torquay United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Swansea City v Torquay United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.