Luke Coulson (born 6 March 1994) is an English footballer who plays as a winger for club Weston-super-Mare.
Career Coulson was in the academy at Manchester City for ten years while attending school at The Sutton Academy, before enrolling as a student at the University of Michigan, playing for the Michigan Wolverines team. He left after a month reportedly to sign for an English Premier League clubMidfielder Coulson leaves Michigan to return to Britain – he played a reserve game for Stoke City in October 2012 – before signing for Cardiff City of the Championship in November 2012.
He made his debut for Cardiff as a substitute in an FA Cup defeat against Macclesfield Town on 5 January 2013. His contract was extended to the end of the 2013–14 season. Despite making no further first-team appearances, he was offered a new deal to keep him at the club beyond 2013–14, but rejected the offer to find first-team football elsewhere.Spotlight on: Luke Coulson
Later that year Coulson had trials at Hibernian and Ipswich Town before signing for Oxford City in January 2015. His performances attracted the attention of professional clubs, going on trial at Crewe Alexandra in October 2015, before joining Eastleigh in January 2016 – a new record signing for the Spitfires. Coulson was called up to the England C squad in October 2016, but turned down the call up so he could play in Eastleigh's televised FA Cup first round tie against Swindon Town, a tie which the Spitfires won after a replay.
After six goals in the first half of the 2016–17 season, Coulson joined Barnet in January 2017 for a club record sale fee – this time a record sale for Eastleigh.
He made his Football League debut for the Bees as a substitute against Newport County on 21 January 2017.
After only 11 appearances, Coulson joined Ebbsfleet United for an undisclosed fee on 13 July 2017.Transfer: Luke Coulson departs for Ebbsfleet On his competitive debut for Ebbsfleet, Coulson assisted both goals in a 2–2 draw with Guiseley. In the following game he opened the scoring in a 2–0 win against Maidstone United.
Coulson joined Bromley in December 2018.Luke leaves for Bromley
On 28 June 2022, it was announced that Coulson was leaving Bromley after three–and–a–half seasons at the club.Thank you, Luke Coulson
On 15 July 2022, Coulson joined Dartford.NEW SIGNING: Luke Couslon
On 8 June 2023, it was confirmed that Coulson had committed to stay at Dartford for the 2023–24 season.RETAINED PLAYER: Luke Couslon
On 30 April 2024, it was announced the Coulson would leave Dartford following the expiration of his contract.
On 5 May 2024, Coulson signed for Weston-super-Mare. On 29 March 2025, he scored his first hat-trick for the club against Hornchurch, the third of which was scored from inside his own penalty area.
Personal life Coulson has a degree in sports writing and broadcasting from Staffordshire University.
Coulson's brother Sam (born 1995) was also in the academy at Manchester City before joining Stoke City. He retired in May 2015 due to a recurring knee injury.
Career statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsCardiff City2012–13Championship001000—102013–14Premier League000000—00Total0010000010Oxford City2014–15Luke Coulson – SoccerwayConference North17200—001722015–16National League South23600—31267Total408000031439Eastleigh2015–16National League16200—001622016–17National League20660—00266Total368600000428Barnet2016–17League Two110000000110Ebbsfleet United2017–18National League46931—5154112018–19National League15032—00182Total6196300517213Bromley2018–19National League24500—102552019–20National League38330—104232020–21National League25110—102712021–22National League36120—30411Total1231060006013510Dartford2022–23National League South39710—3One appearance in the London Senior CupOne appearance in the FA TrophyOne appearance in the National League South Play-Offs04372023–24National League South451010—6Four appearances in the London Senior CupOne appearance in the FA TrophyOne appearance in the Kent Senior Cup25212Total84172000929519Weston-super-Mare2024–25National League South442022—0046222025–26National League South43741—3One appearance in the FA TrophyTwo appearances in the National League South play-offs0508Total87276300309630Career total442792760026449589
Honours Bromley FA Trophy: 2021–22
Individual Bromley Player of the Year: 2019–20 National League South Team of the Season: 2024–25
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