Paul Brayson
| Date of birth | 16 September 1977 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Height | 1.63 m |
| Position | Forward |
The diminutive striker carved out a fine reputation at junior and reserve level but, after only two senior appearances, Paul sought to further his career away from Tyneside.
Having failed to score a senior goal in his previous two seasons at Reading, Paul proved to be something of a revelation at Cardiff City in 2000-01, netting 15 goals from just 25 starts.
He earned his place in the Bluebirds' line-up despite facing stiff competition and he showed himself to be a clever striker with an excellent eye for goal.
The former Newcastle United striker joined newly-promoted Cheltenham Town on a two-year contract in July 2002 but was made available for transfer in May 2003.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 01 Aug 1995 | 26 Mar 1998 | |
| Swansea City | 30 Jan 1997 | 31 Mar 1997 | L |
| Reading | 26 Mar 1998 | 04 Jul 2000 | |
| Cardiff City | 16 Mar 2000 | 08 May 2000 | L |
| Cardiff City | 04 Jul 2000 | 30 Jun 2002 | |
| Cheltenham Town | 25 Jul 2002 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| York City | 19 Jul 2004 | 31 Jul 2004 | T |
| Northwich Victoria | 13 Aug 2004 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
| York City | 01 Jul 2007 | 30 Jan 2008 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1995-96 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | Cardiff City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cardiff City | League Division 3 | 25 | 15 |
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| 2001-02 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Cardiff City | League Division 2 | 16 | 19 |
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| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 2 | 14 | 6 |
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| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 20 | 11 |
7 |
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| 2005-06 | Northwich Victoria | FA Cup | 4 | 4 |
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| 2006-07 | Northwich Victoria | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | York City | FA Cup | 1 |
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 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-2 | 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 | |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Bristol City | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Notts County | L | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Blackpool v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Luton Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Oct 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Colchester United | W | 4-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Northampton Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Port Vale | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Huddersfield Town | W | 1-0 | 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 |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Chesterfield | D | 0-0 | 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 |
| 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 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Cambridge United | L | 0-3 | 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 | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Darlington | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Mansfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 4-0 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Northampton Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Jan 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Southend United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Jan 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Leyton Orient | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Feb 2004 | Macclesfield Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Feb 2004 | Kidderminster Harriers v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Feb 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Boston United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Rochdale v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Feb 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Mansfield Town | W | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Mar 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Lincoln City | W | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Mar 2004 | Darlington v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2004 | Oxford United v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Mar 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Bury | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Cambridge United v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Apr 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Bristol Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Apr 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Scunthorpe United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Apr 2004 | York City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Apr 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Torquay United | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 May 2004 | Carlisle United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 May 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Huddersfield Town | D | 1-1 | 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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| 1995-96 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | England | Under-18 | 1 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 1995 | England v Latvia | W | 2-0 | UEFA Under-18 | Group 13 |
| 28 Feb 1996 | France v England | D | 1-1 | Under-18 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.