Steve Melton
| Date of birth | 03 October 1978 |
| Place of birth | Lincoln |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
This versatile player joined Brighton & Hove Albion in the 2000 close season.
Although he found a regular place in the first-team squad, he was generally restricted to appearances from the subs' bench or making the starting line-up as cover for injuries and suspensions.
A consistent performer he was mostly used in a central midfield role by the Seagulls and scored the first senior goal of his career in the 3-0 victory over Hull City in March 2001.
Steve teamed up with his former Brighton boss Peter Taylor when he joined Hull City on loan in November 2002 and soon signed a two-and-a-half year contract.
Steve moved on to Boston United in March 2004 with a contract to June 2006.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Nottingham Forest | 09 Oct 1995 | 28 Feb 2000 | |
| Stoke City | 28 Feb 2000 | 27 Jul 2000 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 27 Jul 2000 | 19 Dec 2002 | |
| Hull City | 20 Nov 2002 | 18 Dec 2002 | L |
| Hull City | 19 Dec 2002 | 19 Mar 2004 | |
| Boston United | 19 Mar 2004 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Tamworth | 24 Nov 2005 | 24 Jan 2006 | L |
| Lincoln City | 17 Jul 2006 | 21 Jul 2006 | T |
| Alfreton Town | 11 Aug 2006 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1998-99 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Brighton and Hove Albion | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Division 3 | 10 | 18 |
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| 2001-02 | Brighton and Hove Albion | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Division 2 | 5 | 5 |
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| 2002-03 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Division 1 | 6 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 19 | 6 |
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| 2003-04 | Boston United | League Division 3 | 9 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Hull City | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Hull City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 5 |
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| 2004-05 | Boston United | League Two | 5 | 4 |
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| 2005-06 | Boston United | League Two | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Tamworth | FA Cup | 3 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Millwall | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Kidderminster Harriers | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Cardiff City v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Leyton Orient | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Scunthorpe United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Oct 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Hartlepool United | W | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Chesterfield v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Darlington v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Carlisle United | W | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Halifax Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Cardiff City | W | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Barnet v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Jan 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Brentford | D | 2-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Torquay United v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Cardiff City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Blackpool | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v York City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Leyton Orient v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Hull City | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Hartlepool United v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Mansfield Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Apr 2001 | Rochdale v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Apr 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Lincoln City | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Darlington | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Carlisle United v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 May 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Chesterfield | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 May 2001 | Halifax Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Cambridge United v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Wimbledon | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Swansea City v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 21 Nov 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Peterborough United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Dec 2001 | Cambridge United v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - southern section |
| 24 Jan 2002 | Brentford v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Feb 2002 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Reading | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Huddersfield Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Wrexham | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | AFC Bournemouth v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Mar 2002 | Stoke City v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Burnley v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Wimbledon v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Aug 2002 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Walsall | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Portsmouth v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 4-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Millwall v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Sep 2002 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Exeter City | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Gillingham | L | 2-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Stoke City | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Sep 2002 | Ipswich Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 3-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Watford v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.