Ben Burgess
| Date of birth | 09 November 1981 |
| Place of birth | Buxton |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Weight | 91 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Forward |
As a promising striker, Ben made an early season appearance for Blackburn Rovers in the Worthington Cup Second Round second leg tie against Portsmouth before jetting off to Australia where he joined NSL club Northern Spirit on loan for the remainder of the 2000-01 campaign.
The move was a success and, despite being hampered by niggling injuries, he scored a creditable 16 goals in 26 appearances.
Having tasted regular first-team action, Ben took full advantage of an extended loan to Brentford in 2001-02 as the Bees reached the Division Two Play-Off Final.
Rovers subsequently accepted a £450,000 offer from Stockport County, with a hefty sell-on clause favouring the Ewood Park club.
His subsequent move to Hull City on a three-year contract for £100,0000 was the highest fee paid between Football League clubs on Transfer Deadline Day in 2003.
Ben's contract with the Tigers was extended to June 2007 in May 2005.
He joined Blackpool in August 2006 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2010 in March 2009.
Ben joined Notts County in July 2010 with a two-year contract before he was made available for transfer in May 2011.
He joined Tranmere Rovers in July 2012 with a two-year contract but he announced his retirement a month later.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Rovers | 25 Nov 1998 | 15 Jul 2002 | |
| Northern Spirit | 03 Oct 2000 | 08 May 2001 | L |
| Brentford | 14 Aug 2001 | 11 May 2002 | L |
| Stockport County | 15 Jul 2002 | 27 Mar 2003 | |
| Oldham Athletic | 08 Jan 2003 | 26 Mar 2003 | L |
| Hull City | 27 Mar 2003 | 31 Aug 2006 | |
| Blackpool | 31 Aug 2006 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Notts County | 02 Jul 2010 | 30 Jun 2012 | |
| Cheltenham Town | 22 Mar 2012 | 31 May 2012 | L |
| Tranmere Rovers | 01 Jul 2012 | 30 Jul 2012 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Brentford | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Brentford | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Brentford | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Brentford | League Division 2 | 43 | 17 |
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| 2001-02 | Brentford | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 7 | 4 |
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| 2002-03 | Oldham Athletic | League Division 2 | 6 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Stockport County | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Stockport County | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Stockport County | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Stockport County | League Division 2 | 17 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Hull City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Hull City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 44 | 18 |
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| 2004-05 | Hull City | League One | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Hull City | League Championship | 3 | 11 |
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| 2005-06 | Hull City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 3 |
1 |
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| 2006-07 | Blackpool | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
2 |
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| 2006-07 | Blackpool | League One | 13 | 14 |
2 |
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| 2006-07 | Blackpool | League One Play-Offs | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Hull City | League Championship | 3 |
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| 2006-07 | Hull City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Blackpool | League Championship | 25 | 10 |
9 |
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| 2007-08 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Blackpool | League Championship | 25 | 4 |
6 |
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| 2008-09 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Blackpool | League Championship | 20 | 15 |
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| 2009-10 | Blackpool | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 |
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| 2009-10 | Blackpool | League Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Notts County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Notts County | League One | 8 | 9 |
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| 2011-12 | Cheltenham Town | League Two | 6 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Cheltenham Town | League Two Play-Offs | 3 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Notts County | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Notts County | League One | 20 | 8 |
4 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2010 | Notts County v Huddersfield Town | L | 0-3 | League One | |
| 10 Aug 2010 | Plymouth Argyle v Notts County | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Aug 2010 | Oldham Athletic v Notts County | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 21 Aug 2010 | Notts County v Dagenham and Redbridge | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 28 Aug 2010 | AFC Bournemouth v Notts County | D | 3-3 | League One | |
| 11 Sep 2010 | Charlton Athletic v Notts County | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 18 Sep 2010 | Notts County v Leyton Orient | W | 3-2 | League One | |
| 01 Jan 2011 | Walsall v Notts County | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 15 Jan 2011 | Southampton v Notts County | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 25 Jan 2011 | Hartlepool United v Notts County | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Notts County v Colchester United | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 05 Apr 2011 | Notts County v Rochdale | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 12 Apr 2011 | Yeovil Town v Notts County | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 16 Apr 2011 | Notts County v AFC Bournemouth | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 19 Apr 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Notts County | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 23 Apr 2011 | Swindon Town v Notts County | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 25 Apr 2011 | Notts County v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 30 Apr 2011 | Milton Keynes Dons v Notts County | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 03 Sep 2011 | Notts County v AFC Bournemouth | W | 3-1 | League One | |
| 13 Sep 2011 | Exeter City v Notts County | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 17 Sep 2011 | Stevenage v Notts County | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 24 Sep 2011 | Notts County v Rochdale | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 09 Oct 2011 | Notts County v Hartlepool United | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 15 Oct 2011 | Chesterfield v Notts County | W | 1-3 | League One | |
| 22 Oct 2011 | Notts County v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 25 Oct 2011 | Bury v Notts County | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 05 Nov 2011 | Notts County v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 12 Nov 2011 | Notts County v Accrington Stanley | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 19 Nov 2011 | Huddersfield Town v Notts County | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 26 Nov 2011 | Notts County v Scunthorpe United | W | 3-2 | League One | |
| 04 Dec 2011 | Sutton United v Notts County | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 10 Dec 2011 | Yeovil Town v Notts County | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 27 Dec 2011 | Sheffield United v Notts County | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 31 Dec 2011 | Oldham Athletic v Notts County | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 02 Jan 2012 | Notts County v Huddersfield Town | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 07 Jan 2012 | Doncaster Rovers v Notts County | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 2012 | AFC Bournemouth v Notts County | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 21 Jan 2012 | Notts County v Milton Keynes Dons | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 24 Jan 2012 | Notts County v Preston North End | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Walsall v Notts County | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Notts County v Exeter City | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 18 Feb 2012 | Hartlepool United v Notts County | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 25 Feb 2012 | Notts County v Chesterfield | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 28 Feb 2012 | Rochdale v Notts County | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 03 Mar 2012 | Notts County v Carlisle United | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 06 Mar 2012 | Tranmere Rovers v Notts County | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 10 Mar 2012 | Charlton Athletic v Notts County | W | 2-4 | League One | |
| 17 Mar 2012 | Notts County v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Notts County v Sheffield United | L | 2-5 | League One | |
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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| 1999-00 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-18 | 4 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Republic of Ireland | Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Republic of Ireland | Under-21 | 1 |
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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| 22 Nov 1999 | Republic of Ireland v Liechtenstein | W | 2-0 | UEFA U18 | Group 14 |
| 24 Nov 1999 | Malta v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 14 |
| 05 Apr 2000 | France v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | UEFA U18 | 2nd round group 7 |
| 19 Apr 2000 | Republic of Ireland v France | L | 0-2 | UEFA U18 | 2nd round group 7 |
| 05 Oct 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Cyprus | W | 3-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 26 Mar 2002 | Republic of Ireland v Denmark | W | 3-2 | U21 | |
| 20 Aug 2002 | Finland v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | U21 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Russia v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 10 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.