Gareth Sheldon
| Date of birth | 31 January 1980 |
| Place of birth | Birmingham |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Forward |
Sheldon made excellent progress in 2000-01 and established himself as a regular in the Scunthorpe United line-up for the first time.
He is a very fast and direct striker who started the campaign at centre forward before switching to a role wide on the right.
Although his goals return was disappointing, he netted with a brilliant 75-yard individual effort in the LDV Vans Trophy tie against Hartlepool United.
Collecting a loose ball from the edge of his own area, he dribbled straight up the field before netting with a great 20-yard drive into the bottom of the net.
He missed the last few games after suffering a leg injury at Shrewsbury Town.
Sheldon joined Hereford United in July 2006 with a one-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe United | 04 Feb 1999 | 20 May 2002 | |
| Exeter City | 20 May 2002 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 13 Jul 2005 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Hereford United | 01 Jul 2006 | 27 Feb 2007 | |
| Halesowen Town | 16 Mar 2007 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
| Tamworth | 01 Jul 2007 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Scunthorpe United | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Scunthorpe United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Scunthorpe United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Scunthorpe United | League Division 3 | 33 | 6 |
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| 2001-02 | Scunthorpe United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Scunthorpe United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Scunthorpe United | League Division 3 | 6 | 8 |
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| 2002-03 | Exeter City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Exeter City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Exeter City | League Division 3 | 7 | 12 |
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| 2003-04 | Exeter City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Exeter City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Kidderminster Harriers | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Hereford United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Hereford United | League Two | 3 | 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.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2000 | Macclesfield Town v Scunthorpe United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Rochdale v Scunthorpe United | L | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Chesterfield | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Blackpool | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Wigan Athletic | L |
1-4 Agg: 1-5 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | York City v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Leyton Orient v Scunthorpe United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Cardiff City | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Southend United v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Torquay United | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Oct 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Halifax Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Scunthorpe United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Shrewsbury Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Carlisle United v Scunthorpe United | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Hartlepool United | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Exeter City v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Hartlepool United | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Mansfield Town | W | 6-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Hull City | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 11 Dec 2000 | Hartlepool United v Scunthorpe United | L | 3-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Barnet v Scunthorpe United | L | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Lincoln City v Scunthorpe United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Macclesfield Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Chesterfield v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Jan 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Burnley | W | 1-1 (5-4) | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 28 Jan 2001 | Bolton Wanderers v Scunthorpe United | L | 5-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Blackpool v Scunthorpe United | L | 6-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Cardiff City v Scunthorpe United | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Southend United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Torquay United v Scunthorpe United | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Halifax Town v Scunthorpe United | W | 3-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Mar 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Scunthorpe United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Plymouth Argyle | W | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Darlington v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Barnet | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Apr 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Hull City v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Scunthorpe United | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Bristol Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Aug 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Rotherham United | L | 0-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Exeter City v Scunthorpe United | W | 0-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Sep 2001 | Macclesfield Town v Scunthorpe United | L | 4-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Luton Town | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Oxford United v Scunthorpe United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Darlington | W | 7-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Dec 2001 | Huddersfield Town v Scunthorpe United | L | 4-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Mansfield Town v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Scunthorpe United v Torquay United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Hull City v Scunthorpe United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Scunthorpe United v Carlisle United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Scunthorpe United v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Darlington v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-1 | 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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| 2003-04 | England | Semi-Pro | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | England | Semi-Pro v Under-25 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | England | Semi-Professional | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | England | SP Four Nations Tournament | 3 |
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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| 11 Feb 2004 | England v Italy | L | 1-4 | SEMI PRO v U25 | |
| 18 May 2004 | Republic of Ireland v England | L | 3-2 | SP FOUR NATIONS TOURNAMENT | |
| 20 May 2004 | England v Wales | L | 0-2 | SP FOUR NATIONS TOURNAMENT | |
| 23 May 2004 | Scotland v England | W | 1-3 | SP FOUR NATIONS TOURNAMENT | |
| 27 May 2004 | England v Iraq | L | 1-5 | SP | |
| 09 Jun 2004 | USA v England | D | 0-0 | Semi-Pro | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.