Date of birth | 09 January 1979 |
Place of birth | Leicester |
Nationality | English |
Weight | 88 kg |
Height | 1.83 m |
Position | Defender/Centre back |
Branston was a tower of strength on the left side of the back three for Rotherham United in 2000-01, playing a major role in the club's battle for a second successive promotion.
Very strong in the tackle and excellent in the air, he is never perturbed by opponents and, in addition to defending superbly, he came up with some vital goals.
However, he accumulated a number of bookings leading to several spells out through suspension.
Branston went on the Rotherham United transfer list in September 2003.
He joined Oldham Athletic in February 2005 with a contract to June 2006.
In July 2006, Branston joined Peterborough United in a two-year deal but was made available for transfer in May 2007 before the contract was cancelled in December 2007.
He joined Notts County in January 2008 on a monthly contract.
After a loan spell, Branston joined Torquay United in July 2010 with a one-year contract.
He joined Bradford City in July 2011 with a two-year contract but was made available for transfer in May 2012.
Branston joined Aldershot Town in June 2012 with a one-year contract that was cancelled in January 2013.
He then joined Plymouth Argyle with a contract to June 2013 that was extended to June 2014 in May 2013 before it was cancelled in March 2014.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Leicester City | 03 Jul 1997 | 18 Nov 1999 | |
Rushden and Diamonds | 10 Oct 1997 | 10 Nov 1997 | L |
Colchester United | 09 Feb 1998 | 04 May 1998 | L |
Colchester United | 07 Aug 1998 | 04 Oct 1998 | L |
Plymouth Argyle | 20 Nov 1998 | 14 Feb 1999 | L |
Rushden and Diamonds | 18 Mar 1999 | 02 May 1999 | L |
Lincoln City | 10 Aug 1999 | 09 Sep 1999 | L |
Rotherham United | 15 Oct 1999 | 15 Nov 1999 | L |
Rotherham United | 18 Nov 1999 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
Wycombe Wanderers | 18 Sep 2003 | 18 Nov 2003 | L |
Peterborough United | 23 Feb 2004 | 09 May 2004 | L |
Sheffield Wednesday | 01 Jul 2004 | 18 Feb 2005 | |
Peterborough United | 30 Dec 2004 | 30 Jan 2005 | L |
Oldham Athletic | 18 Feb 2005 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
Peterborough United | 24 Jul 2006 | 13 Dec 2007 | |
Rochdale | 23 Aug 2007 | 11 Oct 2007 | L |
Northampton Town | 15 Nov 2007 | 12 Dec 2007 | L |
Notts County | 01 Jan 2008 | 31 Jan 2008 | |
Kettering Town | 08 Feb 2008 | 16 Jul 2009 | |
Burton Albion | 16 Jul 2009 | 21 Jul 2010 | |
Torquay United | 29 Jan 2010 | 31 May 2010 | L |
Torquay United | 21 Jul 2010 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
Bradford City | 01 Jul 2011 | 25 Jun 2012 | |
Rotherham United | 14 Oct 2011 | 14 Jan 2012 | L |
Aldershot Town | 25 Jun 2012 | 03 Jan 2013 | |
Bristol Rovers | 22 Nov 2012 | 22 Dec 2012 | L |
Plymouth Argyle | 11 Jan 2013 | 17 Mar 2014 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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2000-01 | Rotherham United | FA Cup | 3 |
1
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2000-01 | Rotherham United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
2000-01 | Rotherham United | League Division 2 | 41 | 6 |
12
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1
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2001-02 | Rotherham United | League Cup | 1 |
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2001-02 | Rotherham United | League Division 1 | 10 | 1 |
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2002-03 | Rotherham United | League Cup | 2 |
1
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2002-03 | Rotherham United | League Division 1 | 13 | 2 |
2 |
5
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1
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2003-04 | Peterborough United | League Division 2 | 14 |
3
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2003-04 | Rotherham United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Rotherham United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Rotherham United | League Division 1 | 7 | 1 |
2
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1
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2003-04 | Wycombe Wanderers | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 |
1
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2003-04 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Division 2 | 9 |
4
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2004-05 | Oldham Athletic | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
1
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2004-05 | Oldham Athletic | League One | 6 | 1 |
1 |
1
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2004-05 | Peterborough United | League One | 4 | 1 |
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2004-05 | Sheffield Wednesday | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2004-05 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2004-05 | Sheffield Wednesday | League One | 10 | 1 |
2
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1
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2005-06 | Oldham Athletic | FA Cup | 2 |
2
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2005-06 | Oldham Athletic | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
2005-06 | Oldham Athletic | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2005-06 | Oldham Athletic | League One | 38 | 1 |
8
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2006-07 | Peterborough United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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2006-07 | Peterborough United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
2006-07 | Peterborough United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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2006-07 | Peterborough United | League Two | 23 | 1 |
5
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1
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2007-08 | Northampton Town | FA Cup | 1 |
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2007-08 | Northampton Town | League One | 3 |
1
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2007-08 | Notts County | League Two | 1 |
1
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2007-08 | Peterborough United | League Two | 1 | 1 |
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2007-08 | Rochdale | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
2007-08 | Rochdale | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2007-08 | Rochdale | League Two | 4 |
3
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2008-09 | Kettering Town | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
2009-10 | Burton Albion | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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2009-10 | Burton Albion | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
1
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2009-10 | Burton Albion | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2009-10 | Burton Albion | League Two | 18 | 1 |
3
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2
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2009-10 | Torquay United | League Two | 16 |
3
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1
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2010-11 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 3 |
3
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2010-11 | Torquay United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
2010-11 | Torquay United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2010-11 | Torquay United | League Two | 45 | 2 |
9
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2010-11 | Torquay United | League Two Play-Offs | 3 |
1
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2011-12 | Bradford City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
2011-12 | Bradford City | League Cup | 1 |
1
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2011-12 | Bradford City | League Two | 15 | 1 |
1 |
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2011-12 | Rotherham United | FA Cup | 2 |
2
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2011-12 | Rotherham United | League Two | 2 |
1
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2012-13 | Aldershot Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | 1 |
1
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2012-13 | Aldershot Town | League Two | 3 | ||||
2012-13 | Bristol Rovers | League Two | 4 | 1 |
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2012-13 | Plymouth Argyle | League Two | 19 |
4
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2013-14 | Plymouth Argyle | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
1
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2013-14 | Plymouth Argyle | League Two | 11 | 1 |
5
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.