Paul Huntington
| Date of birth | 17 September 1987 |
| Place of birth | Carlisle |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
Awarded the Jackie Milburn Trophy for Young Talent in 2005, Paul Huntington failed to fulfil his undoubted potential at Newcastle.
He joined Yeovil Town in July 2010 with a two-year contract.
Paul joined Preston North End in May 2012 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2015 in December 2013, to June 2017 in May 2015 and to June 2018 in August 2016.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 20 Jun 2005 | 31 Aug 2007 | |
| Plymouth Argyle | 14 Aug 2006 | 18 Aug 2006 | T |
| Leeds United | 31 Aug 2007 | 01 Feb 2010 | |
| Stockport County | 10 Sep 2009 | 10 Nov 2009 | L |
| Stockport County | 01 Feb 2010 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Yeovil Town | 16 Jul 2010 | 30 Jun 2012 | |
| Preston North End | 01 Jul 2012 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 10 | 1 |
1 |
4
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| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Leeds United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Leeds United | League One | 12 | 5 |
2 |
3
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| 2007-08 | Leeds United | League One Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Leeds United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Leeds United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Leeds United | League One | 4 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Stockport County | League One | 26 |
3
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1
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| 2010-11 | Yeovil Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Yeovil Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Yeovil Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Yeovil Town | League One | 40 | 5 |
4
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2
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| 2011-12 | Yeovil Town | FA Cup | 3 |
1
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| 2011-12 | Yeovil Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Yeovil Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Yeovil Town | League One | 37 | 2 |
3
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1
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| 2012-13 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2012-13 | Preston North End | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Preston North End | League Cup | 3 |
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| 2012-13 | Preston North End | League One | 34 | 3 |
3 |
4
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| 2013-14 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Preston North End | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Preston North End | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Preston North End | League One | 19 | 4 |
2 |
5
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| 2014-15 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 6 | 2 |
1
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| 2014-15 | Preston North End | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 6 | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Preston North End | League One | 32 | 5 |
6
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| 2014-15 | Preston North End | League One Play-Offs | 3 | 1 |
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| 2015-16 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Preston North End | League Championship | 30 | 8 |
9
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| 2015-16 | Preston North End | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Preston North End | League Championship | 26 | 7 |
1 |
4
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| 2016-17 | Preston North End | League Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2017-18 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2017-18 | Preston North End | League Championship | 44 | 1 |
9
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep 2007 | Leeds United v Hartlepool United | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 14 Sep 2007 | Bristol Rovers v Leeds United | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 29 Sep 2007 | Gillingham v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 09 Oct 2007 | Darlington v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 03 Nov 2007 | Carlisle United v Leeds United | L | 3-1 | League One | |
| 09 Nov 2007 | Hereford United v Leeds United | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 13 Nov 2007 | Leeds United v Bury | L | 1-2 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Leeds United v Hereford United | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 05 Jan 2008 | Leeds United v Northampton Town | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 14 Jan 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 19 Jan 2008 | Leeds United v Doncaster Rovers | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 26 Jan 2008 | Luton Town v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Southend United v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 02 Feb 2008 | Leeds United v Tranmere Rovers | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 01 Apr 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 05 Apr 2008 | Leyton Orient v Leeds United | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 12 Apr 2008 | Leeds United v Carlisle United | W | 3-2 | League One | |
| 15 Apr 2008 | Huddersfield Town v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 19 Apr 2008 | Millwall v Leeds United | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 25 Apr 2008 | Yeovil Town v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 03 May 2008 | Leeds United v Gillingham | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 12 May 2008 | Leeds United v Carlisle United | L | 1-2 | League One Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 15 May 2008 | Carlisle United v Leeds United | W |
0-2 Agg: 2-3 |
League One Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 25 May 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League One Play-Offs | Final |
| 09 Aug 2008 | Scunthorpe United v Leeds United | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 12 Aug 2008 | Chester City v Leeds United | W | 2-5 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Leeds United v Oldham Athletic | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 23 Aug 2008 | Yeovil Town v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Leeds United v Bristol Rovers | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 02 Sep 2008 | Leeds United v Bradford City | W | 2-1 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Leeds United v Hartlepool United | W | 3-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Aug 2009 | Darlington v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.