Chris Sutton
| Date of birth | 10 March 1973 |
| Place of birth | Nottingham |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Defender/Forward |
Sutton first shot to fame at Norwich City where he proved to be equally adept as both a central defender and a striker.
He was sold to Blackburn Rovers for £5million in the summer of 1994 and subsequently partnered Alan Shearer up front as Rovers won the Premiership title in 1994-95.
He later had a disappointing season at Chelsea before becoming Martin O'Neill's first signing for Celtic at a cost of £6million in July 2000.
That fee proved a valuable investment as the Parkhead club went on to win a domestic treble in 2000-01.
Sutton joined Birmingham City in January 2006 with a contract to the end of the season.
He followed Martin O'Neill to Aston Villa in October 2006 with a contract to June 2007.
Sutton announced his retirement in July 2007 due to an eye injury.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich City | 02 Jul 1991 | 13 Jul 1994 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 13 Jul 1994 | 05 Jul 1999 | |
| Chelsea | 05 Jul 1999 | 11 Jul 2000 | |
| Celtic | 11 Jul 2000 | 05 Jan 2006 | |
| Birmingham City | 05 Jan 2006 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Aston Villa | 03 Oct 2006 | 30 Jun 2007 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-93 | Norwich City | Premier League | 32 | 6 |
8 |
5
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| 1993-94 | Norwich City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Norwich City | Premier League | 41 | 25 |
3
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| 1994-95 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 1994-95 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 4 | 3 |
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| 1994-95 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 40 | 15 |
7
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| 1995-96 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1995-96 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 9 | 4 |
2
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| 1996-97 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 24 | 1 |
11 |
4
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| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 35 | 18 |
8
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1
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 17 | 3 |
9
|
1
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
1 |
1
|
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| 1999-00 | Chelsea | Premier League | 21 | 7 |
1 |
7
|
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| 1999-00 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 4 |
1 |
1
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1
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| 2000-01 | Celtic | Scottish FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Celtic | Scottish League Cup | 3 | 2 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Celtic | Scottish Premier League | 24 | 11 |
5
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1
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| 2000-01 | Celtic | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Celtic | UEFA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Celtic | Scottish FA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Celtic | Scottish League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Celtic | Scottish Premier League | 18 | 4 |
3
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| 2001-02 | Celtic | UEFA Champions League | 7 | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | Celtic | UEFA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Celtic | Scottish Premier League | 21 | 10 |
3
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| 2002-03 | Celtic | UEFA Champions League | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Celtic | UEFA Cup | 7 | 3 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Celtic | UEFA Champions League | 4 | 2 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Celtic | UEFA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Celtic | Scottish Premier League | 25 | 2 |
12 |
2
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1
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| 2004-05 | Celtic | UEFA Champions League | 4 | 1 |
1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 10 | 1 |
2
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| 2006-07 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 6 | 2 |
1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 1994 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Leicester City | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 1994 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Sep 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Everton | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 1994 | Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Birmingham City | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 24 Sep 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Oct 1994 | Norwich City v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Oct 1994 | Birmingham City v Blackburn Rovers | D |
1-1 Agg: 1-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 09 Oct 1994 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 23 Oct 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | L | 2-4 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 29 Oct 1994 | Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 02 Nov 1994 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Nov 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Nov 1994 | Ipswich Town v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 26 Nov 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Queens Park Rangers | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Nov 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool | L | 1-3 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 03 Dec 1994 | Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 10 Dec 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Dec 1994 | Leicester City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1994 | Manchester City v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 31 Dec 1994 | Crystal Palace v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 08 Jan 1995 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Nottingham Forest | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Jan 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 22 Jan 1995 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Jan 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Ipswich Town | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Feb 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Feb 1995 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 12 Feb 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Mar 1995 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Mar 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 Mar 1995 | Coventry City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Mar 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Apr 1995 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Apr 1995 | Queens Park Rangers v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Apr 1995 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Apr 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Crystal Palace | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 1995 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 May 1995 | Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 1995 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 1995 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 16 Sep 1995 | Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 1995 | Swindon Town v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City | W | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Sep 1995 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Oct 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Swindon Town | W |
2-0 Agg: 5-2 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 14 Oct 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Oct 1995 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Nov 1995 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 Nov 1995 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 1995 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 09 Dec 1995 | Coventry City v Blackburn Rovers | L | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Mar 1996 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Derby County | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 1996 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Sep 1996 | Brentford v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 21 Sep 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Brentford | W |
2-0 Agg: 4-1 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 28 Sep 1996 | Coventry City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Oct 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Oct 1996 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Nov 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Nov 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Nov 1996 | Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 30 Nov 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 1996 | Leicester City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Dec 1996 | Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 1996 | Derby County v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 1997 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Jan 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Port Vale | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Jan 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Jan 1997 | Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Jan 1997 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Feb 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Feb 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 22 Feb 1997 | Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Mar 1997 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Mar 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 07 Apr 1997 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Apr 1997 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Apr 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Aug 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Derby County | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Aug 1997 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 7-2 | Premier League | |
| 30 Aug 1997 | Crystal Palace v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United | L | 3-4 | Premier League | |
| 17 Sep 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Preston North End | W | 6-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 20 Sep 1997 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 1997 | Leicester City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Sep 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Oct 1997 | Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 1997 | Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-1 (1-4) | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Oct 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 1997 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Nov 1997 | Barnsley v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Nov 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Everton | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Nov 1997 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Dec 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Dec 1997 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1997 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Crystal Palace | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Wigan Athletic | W | 4-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Jan 1998 | Derby County v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Jan 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | W | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Jan 1998 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-3 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 31 Jan 1998 | Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Feb 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 14 Feb 1998 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 25 Feb 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United | L | 1-1 (4-5) | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 28 Feb 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Leicester City | W | 5-3 | Premier League | |
| 11 Mar 1998 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Mar 1998 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Barnsley | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 06 Apr 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 11 Apr 1998 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Apr 1998 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Apr 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 1998 | Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 May 1998 | Coventry City v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 May 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Aug 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Derby County | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 1998 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Aug 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Leicester City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 1998 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 12 Sep 1998 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Sep 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Olympique Lyonnais | L | 0-1 | UEFA Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 21 Sep 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | L | 3-4 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Oct 1998 | Crewe Alexandra v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 31 Oct 1998 | Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Nov 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Dec 1998 | Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 06 Feb 1999 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 14 Feb 1999 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 17 Feb 1999 | Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Mar 1999 | Coventry City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Apr 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Apr 1999 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-93 | England | Toulon Under-21 | 4 | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | England | B International | 1 | ||||
| 1993-94 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | England | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | England | B International | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | England | International Friendly | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep 1992 | Spain v England | W | 0-1 | Under-21 | |
| 17 Nov 1992 | England v Turkey | L | 0-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 30 Mar 1993 | Turkey v England | D | 0-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 27 Apr 1993 | England v Netherlands | W | 3-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 07 Jun 1993 | England v Portugal | W | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 09 Jun 1993 | England v Czechoslovakia | D | 1-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 11 Jun 1993 | England v Brazil | D | 0-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 13 Jun 1993 | England v Scotland | W | 1-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Semi-final |
| 15 Jun 1993 | France v England | W | 0-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Final |
| 07 Sep 1993 | England v Poland | L | 1-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 12 Oct 1993 | Netherlands v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 17 Nov 1993 | San Marino v England | W | 0-4 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 08 Mar 1994 | England v Denmark | W | 1-0 | Under-21 | |
| 10 May 1994 | England v Northern Ireland | W | 4-2 | B International | |
| 13 Dec 1994 | England v Republic of Ireland | W | 2-0 | B International | |
| 15 Nov 1997 | England v Cameroon | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.