Mark Yates
| Date of birth | 24 January 1970 |
| Place of birth | Birmingham |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Yates enjoyed an excellent campaign for Cheltenham Town in the centre of midfield in 2000-01, winning much praise for his hard work and consistent displays. Partnering Lee Howells in the centre of the park his ball-winning skills were to the fore and he also contributed six valuable goals.
He was deservedly awarded the title of 'Player of the Season' at Whaddon Road at the end of the campaign. In his younger days, Yates was a ball boy at West Bromwich Albion.
Yates's contract at Cheltenham Town was cancelled in February 2004 and he immediately returned to Kidderminster Harriers with a contract to the end of the season when he joined the coaching staff at Burnley.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City | 08 Jul 1988 | 30 Aug 1991 | |
| Burnley | 30 Aug 1991 | 30 Jul 1993 | |
| Lincoln City | 19 Feb 1993 | 24 Apr 1993 | L |
| Doncaster Rovers | 30 Jul 1993 | 13 Aug 1994 | |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 13 Aug 1994 | 28 Jan 1999 | |
| Cheltenham Town | 28 Jan 1999 | 26 Feb 2004 | |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 26 Feb 2004 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Burnley | 01 Jul 2004 | 06 Jan 2006 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1999-00 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 45 | 6 |
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| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 5 |
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| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 45 | 7 |
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| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 Play-Offs | 3 |
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| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 2 | 34 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 20 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Kidderminster Harriers | League Division 3 | 14 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 1999 | Norwich City v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 24 Aug 1999 | Cheltenham Town v Norwich City | W |
2-1 Agg: 2-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Mansfield Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | York City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Watford v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Torquay United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Hartlepool United v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Hull City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Watford | L |
0-3 Agg: 0-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Chesterfield | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Darlington | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | W | 5-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Exeter City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Carlisle United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Macclesfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Halifax Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Rochdale | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Lincoln City v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Blackpool | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Kidderminster Harriers v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Shrewsbury Town | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Barnet | W | 4-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Shrewsbury Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Hull City | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Feb 2001 | Chesterfield v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Feb 2001 | Mansfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Darlington v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Scunthorpe United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Exeter City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Macclesfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Carlisle United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Halifax Town | W | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v York City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | Rochdale v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Apr 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Cardiff City | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Barnet v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Blackpool v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Kidderminster Harriers | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Leyton Orient v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Southend United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Luton Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Bristol City v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Mansfield Town | L | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Swansea City v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Sep 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Torquay United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Carlisle United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Hartlepool United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Rushden and Diamonds v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Exeter City | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Rochdale v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Scunthorpe United | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Cambridge United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Hull City v Cheltenham Town | L | 5-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Nov 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Bristol Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Nov 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Kettering Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-6 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Macclesfield Town | W | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Halifax Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Hinckley United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Dec 2001 | York City v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Shrewsbury Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Swansea City | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Jan 2002 | Torquay United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Leyton Orient v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Darlington | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Burnley | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Exeter City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Southend United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Bristol Rovers v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Cheltenham Town v York City | W | 4-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Mar 2002 | Lincoln City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Halifax Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Scunthorpe United v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Hull City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Macclesfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Apr 2002 | Mansfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Oxford United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Apr 2002 | Carlisle United v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Apr 2002 | Hartlepool United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 30 Apr 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United | D |
1-1 Agg: 2-2 (5-4) |
League Division 3 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 06 May 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 Play-Offs | Final |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Barnsley v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Aug 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Colchester United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Norwich City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-3 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Bristol City | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Mansfield Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Notts County | L | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Oct 2002 | Crystal Palace v Cheltenham Town | L | 7-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Blackpool v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Oct 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Colchester United | W | 4-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Port Vale | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Stockport County v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Nov 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Yeovil Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Brentford | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Peterborough United v Cheltenham Town | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Chesterfield v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Sheffield United v Cheltenham Town | L | 4-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Feb 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Tranmere Rovers | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Stockport County | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Huddersfield Town v Cheltenham Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Colchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Bristol City v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Mar 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Mansfield Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Mar 2003 | Swindon Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Northampton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Cheltenham Town | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Port Vale v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Brentford v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Apr 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Luton Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Peterborough United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Blackpool | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2003 | Notts County v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Swansea City | L | 3-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Hull City v Cheltenham Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Aug 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Leyton Orient v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Northampton Town | W | 4-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Bury v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Oxford United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Cambridge United | L | 0-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Sep 2003 | Bristol Rovers v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | Scunthorpe United v Cheltenham Town | L | 5-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Yeovil Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Boston United v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Colchester United | L | 1-3 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Rochdale | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Darlington | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Cheltenham Town v York City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Nov 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Hull City | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Nov 2003 | Torquay United v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Carlisle United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Huddersfield Town v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Dec 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Leyton Orient | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 13 Dec 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Doncaster Rovers | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Macclesfield Town | W | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1998-99 | England | Semi-Professional | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 02 Mar 1999 | England v Italy | W | 4-1 | Semi-Professional | |
| 23 May 1999 | England v Wales | W | 2-1 | Semi-Professional | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.