Dylan Jay Stephenson (born 10 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for side Darlington.
Career Born in Blyth, Stephenson joined the Newcastle United academy at fourteen years old. He signed his first professional contract with Newcastle in July 2021. The following summer he agreed a new contract with the club. This came after he 10 goals in 16 appearances in Premier League 2. That summer he had his first taste of first team action playing in a pre-season friendly against Atalanta. He scored in a friendly match for the first team during the club's training camp in Saudi Arabia in December 2022, against Al Hilal SFC.
Stephenson joined Hamilton Academical on a six-month loan deal in January 2023. He scored on his debut for Hamilton, on 28 January 2023, the only goal in a 1–0 away win against Partick Thistle in the Scottish Championship.
On 25 January 2024, it was announced that Stephenson had moved on loan to National League North side South Shields until the end of the season.
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Newcastle United announced that Stephenson would depart the club upon the expiration of his contract.
Dagenham & Redbridge On 10 June 2024, Stephenson agreed to join National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on a two-year deal.
On 3 February 2025, he returned to National League North side South Shields on loan for the remainder of the season.
Darlington On 29 June 2026, Stephenson signed a one-year deal with National League North side Darlington.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNewcastle United U212019–20———10102020–21———20202021–22———31312022–23———20202023–24———3030Total———111111Hamilton Academical (loan)2022–23Scottish Championship9110—20121South Shields (loan)2023–24National League North188———188Dagenham & Redbridge2024–25National League14220—512132025–26For FA Cup second qualifying round: For FA Cup second round replay: For FA Cup third round: National League South41630—31477Total55850—826810South Shields (loan)2024–25National League North150———150Career total971760—21312420
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