Oliver Anthony Turton (born 6 December 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back or central midfielder for club Salford City. He has also played for Crewe Alexandra, Blackpool, and Huddersfield Town.
Early life Turton was born in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Career Crewe Alexandra Turton began his professional career with Crewe Alexandra in 2010. He joined Northern Premier League Division One South club Market Drayton Town on loan along with Jason Oswell. He made his debut, aged 18, for Crewe in a League Two match against Stockport County at Gresty Road on 30 April 2011, which ended in a 2–0 win for Crewe. He came on as a late substitute for Mat Mitchel-King.
He scored his first Crewe goal in a 1–1 draw at Oldham Athletic on 21 September 2013.
On 9 May 2017, Crewe announced that Turton had been offered a new contract,Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2017, CreweAlex.net. Retrieved 9 May 2017. though manager David Artell gave a 22 May deadline for a decision otherwise the offer would be rescinded. On 23 May Turton reported for training but had not yet clarified his decision to Artell. After a further 24 hours reflection, Turton decided not to accept the club's contract offer and opted to become a free agent.
Blackpool In June 2017, Turton signed a two-year contract with League One side Blackpool. He made his Blackpool debut in the club's season-opening fixture at Bradford City on 5 August 2017, and scored his first goal for the club in a 3-3 draw at Doncaster Rovers two weeks later.
Turton signed a new one-year contract with the club in July 2020."Turton Stays A Seasider" - Blackpool F.C., 22 July 2020
Huddersfield Town Turton turned down the offer of a new contract at Blackpool, instead opting to sign for Huddersfield Town on 3 June 2021."Huddersfield Town announce Ollie Turton as fourth signing of summer transfer window" – Yorkshire Live, 3 June 2021
He was released upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2024–25 season.
Salford City On 8 August 2025, Turton was signed by EFL League Two club Salford City, and made his debut in the side's 2–1 win at Notts County the following day. During his 500th senior career appearance, Turton scored his second Salford goal in a 2–0 win over Bromley on 23 April 2026. In July 2026, he signed a new one-year deal with the club.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrewe Alexandra2009–10League Two00000000002010–11League Two10000000102011–12League Two20000010302012–13League One2001020102402013–14League One1210010101412014–15League One4412020104912015–16League One4611010104912016–17League Two451102020501Total17045080701904Blackpool2017–18League One4111000104312018–19League One3211030203812019–20League One3004011403912020–21League One370201051451Total140280511211654Huddersfield Town2021–22Championship4001020104402022–23Championship1800000001802023–24Championship30000000302024–25League One281102030341Total891204040991Salford City2025–26League Two381401031462Career total437819018126250011
Honours Crewe Alexandra Football League Trophy: 2012–13
Blackpool EFL League One play-offs: 2021
References
External links
Profile at the Blackpool F.C. website