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Dillon Phillips (born 11 June 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Hull City.

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Club career

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Phillips signed for the Charlton Athletic academy when he was eight years old.[3] He signed his first professional forms in the summer of 2013 at the age of 17 and joined Conference South side Whitehawk on a one-month loan on 8 November 2013.[4] He returned to the Conference South on a one-month loan with Bishop's Stortford on 3 January 2015.[5] He joined National League club Cheltenham Town on a six-month loan in July 2015.[6] He started every game for the "Robins", keeping ten clean sheets in 26 games, and had his loan extended until the end of the 2015–16 season.[7] He picked up an injury in March 2016, and missed the end-of-season run-in as Cheltenham secured promotion as National League champions.[8] He signed a new two-year contract with Charlton in May 2016.[9]

On 16 October 2020, Phillips joined Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee.[10]

On 27 July 2022, Phillips joined Belgian First Division A side Oostende on a season-long loan deal.[11] At the end of the 2022–23 season, he was released by Cardiff.[12]

On 4 July 2023, Phillips signed for Rotherham United on a two-year deal.[13]

On 16 June 2025, it was announced that Phillips would sign for EFL Championship club Hull City upon the expiration of his contract with Rotherham at the end of the same month. His new contract is set to last two years, with the option of an additional third available.[14] He made his debut for the club in the First Round of the EFL Cup on 12 August in a 3–3 draw away at Wrexham.[15]

Career statistics

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As of 14 April 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Charlton Athletic 2013–14[16] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2014–15[17] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2015–16[18] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2016–17[19] League One 8 0 2 0 0 0 3[a] 0 13 0
2017–18[20] League One 0 0 0 0 2 0 5[b] 0 7 0
2018–19[21] League One 27 0 3 0 1 0 4[c] 0 35 0
2019–20[22] Championship 46 0 1 0 0 0 — 47 0
Total 81 0 6 0 3 0 12 0 102 0
Whitehawk (loan) 2013–14[23] Conference South 4 0 0 0 — 0 0 4 0
Bishop's Stortford (loan) 2014–15[23] Conference South 4 0 0 0 — 0 0 4 0
Cheltenham Town (loan) 2015–16[23] National League 36 0 3 0 — 0 0 39 0
Cardiff City 2020–21[24] Championship 16 0 1 0 0 0 — 17 0
2021–22[25] Championship 17 0 2 0 0 0 — 19 0
2022–23[26] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 33 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 36 0
KV Oostende (loan) 2022–23[26] Belgian First Division A 12 0 2 0 — 0 0 14 0
Rotherham United 2023–24[27] Championship 2 0 0 0 2 0 — 4 0
2024–25[28] League One 33 0 0 0 0 0 2[d] 0 35 0
Total 35 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 39 0
Hull City 2025–26[29] Championship 1 0 2 0 1 0 — 4 0
Career total 206 0 16 0 6 0 14 0 242 0
  1. ^ Three appearances in the EFL Trophy
  2. ^ Five appearances in the EFL Trophy
  3. ^ One appearance in the EFL Trophy and three in the League One play-offs
  4. ^ One appearance in the EFL Trophy

Honours

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Cheltenham Town

Charlton Athletic

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References

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Dillon Phillips (born 11 June 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Hull City.[1] Born in Hornchurch, East London, Phillips joined the Charlton Athletic academy at the age of eight and progressed through the youth ranks, making his professional debut on loan at Cheltenham Town in 2015.[2][3] During his time at Charlton from 2013 to 2020, he had early loan spells at non-league clubs Whitehawk and Bishop's Stortford before establishing himself as the first-choice goalkeeper in the 2018–19 season, where he played a pivotal role in their League One play-off victory and promotion to the Championship, including saving a penalty in the semi-final against Doncaster Rovers.[4][5][3] In October 2020, Phillips transferred to Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee, where he made 33 appearances over two Championship seasons and spent the 2022–23 campaign on loan at Belgian club KV Oostende.[3][4] Following his release from Cardiff in 2023, he signed a two-year deal with Rotherham United, appearing in 35 matches across two seasons, including during their relegation from the Championship in 2023–24.[3][6] In June 2025, Phillips joined Hull City on a free transfer from Rotherham, signing a two-year contract and bringing over 200 senior appearances across seven clubs, including notable contributions to Cheltenham's National League title win in 2015–16 during an earlier loan.[7][6][1]

Personal information and early life

Birth and family background

Dillon Phillips was born on 11 June 1995 in Hornchurch, a suburban area in East London, England.[8][2] At 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall, Phillips possesses the physical stature typical for a professional goalkeeper, a position he has pursued throughout his career.[8][9] Phillips grew up in the London area, specifically in Hornchurch, where he experienced a local upbringing amid the region's urban and suburban blend.[2] As of November 2025, he is 30 years old.[8] At the age of eight, Phillips transitioned into organized youth football.[2]

Youth career

Dillon Phillips, born in Hornchurch, London, joined the Charlton Athletic academy at the age of eight in 2003, drawn by its proximity to his hometown.[5][8] Before joining Charlton, Phillips played for a local youth team called Pegasus, where he decided to become a goalkeeper during a training session when no one else volunteered.[5] During his early years in the academy, Phillips progressed steadily through the youth ranks, starting with the under-9s where he demonstrated notable courage in one-on-one situations and consistent shot-stopping ability.[5] By the under-15 level, he had earned recognition for key performances, such as keeping a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw against West Bromwich Albion.[5] His development continued into the under-18s and the development squad, where he honed his skills under academy goalkeeping coach Lee Smelt, emphasizing character, physical confrontation, and fundamental goalkeeping techniques that prepared him for senior-level demands.[5] In the summer of 2013, at the age of 18, Phillips signed his first professional contract with Charlton Athletic, marking the culmination of a decade in the club's youth system.[8]

Club career

Charlton Athletic

Phillips' breakthrough into senior football came through a series of loan spells from Charlton Athletic, beginning with a one-month move to non-league side Whitehawk in November 2013, where he gained initial exposure by playing two matches in the Conference South.[2] In January 2015, he returned to the Conference South level on a short-term loan to Bishop's Stortford, featuring in four games to build further experience.[2] His most impactful loan arrived the following summer, when he joined National League club Cheltenham Town in July 2015 on an initial six-month deal that was extended until the end of the 2015–16 season; Phillips made 36 appearances, establishing himself as the first-choice goalkeeper and contributing significantly to their title-winning promotion campaign with consistent performances and multiple clean sheets.[10][11] Returning from his loans, Phillips gradually integrated into Charlton's first team, accumulating 102 senior appearances between 2013 and 2020 while developing into a reliable option.[5] In May 2016, following his standout spell at Cheltenham, he signed a new two-year professional contract with the club.[12] His academy foundation at Charlton, where he honed his goalkeeping skills from a young age, proved instrumental in preparing him for these opportunities. By the 2018–19 League One season, Phillips had emerged as the primary goalkeeper from January onward, starting every remaining league match and playing a pivotal role in the play-off push; a crucial penalty save in the semi-final second leg against Doncaster Rovers helped secure progression, culminating in a dramatic 2–1 extra-time victory over Sunderland in the Wembley final to earn promotion to the Championship.[5][13] The 2019–20 Championship campaign saw Phillips solidify his status as Charlton's undisputed number one, featuring in all 46 league games and recording 126 saves—the highest total among goalkeepers in the division—amid a season of intense relegation pressure that highlighted his shot-stopping prowess and composure under duress.[5] Seeking continued growth in a higher-profile environment, Phillips departed for Cardiff City in October 2020 on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, with manager Lee Bowyer praising his academy contributions and wishing him success.[14]

Cardiff City

In October 2020, Phillips completed a permanent transfer to Cardiff City from Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract that positioned him as a competitor for the first-team goalkeeper role in the EFL Championship.[15] His prior experience at Charlton, where he had established himself in the same division, helped prepare him for the demands of Championship football at a club aiming for stability. Over the next two seasons, Phillips made 33 appearances in the EFL Championship for Cardiff between 2020 and 2023, though he frequently battled for a regular starting place amid competition from established keepers like Alex Smithies.[16] In July 2022, following the arrivals of Jak Alnwick and Ryan Denham to bolster the goalkeeping options, Phillips was loaned to Belgian First Division A side KV Oostende for the 2022–23 campaign.[4] During his time abroad, he adapted to the Jupiler Pro League, featuring in 12 league appearances while providing depth to the squad.[2] Phillips' contract with Cardiff expired at the end of June 2023, leading to his release as part of the club's efforts to refresh the goalkeeper department ahead of the following season.[17]

Rotherham United

On 4 July 2023, Dillon Phillips joined Rotherham United on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract to bolster the goalkeeping options following his release from Cardiff City.[18] During the 2023–24 Championship season, Phillips served primarily as a backup to first-choice goalkeeper Viktor Johansson, making just two league appearances as Rotherham suffered relegation to League One after finishing bottom of the table.[1] In the subsequent 2024–25 League One campaign, Phillips established himself as the club's primary goalkeeper following Johansson's departure, starting 32 of 33 league matches and contributing to a total of 35 appearances across the Championship and League One seasons.[1] His performances provided defensive solidity, including a run of three clean sheets in his final ten outings, helping stabilize the backline amid a mid-table finish in 13th place.[19] His prior loan spell at KV Oostende in Belgium during the 2022–23 season had enhanced his distribution abilities, which proved valuable in Rotherham's build-up play from the back.[20] Phillips' contract expired at the end of June 2025, leading to his release as one of four departing players, with the goalkeeper seeking opportunities in the Championship for the next phase of his career.[6]

Hull City

On 16 June 2025, Hull City announced the signing of Dillon Phillips on a free transfer from Rotherham United, agreeing to a two-year contract with an option for a third year.[21][6] Phillips joined as an experienced addition to the goalkeeping department, serving primarily as backup to first-choice goalkeeper Ivor Pandur.[22][23] Phillips made his debut for Hull City on 12 August 2025 in the EFL Cup first round against Wrexham, starting in a 3–3 draw that went to extra time before Hull lost 5–3 on penalties.[24][25] During the match, he contributed to Hull's defensive efforts through extra time, facing pressure from Wrexham's late comeback.[26] In the early stages of the 2025–26 season, as of November 2025, Phillips has had limited involvement, with his sole appearance being the EFL Cup debut and no starts in the EFL Championship, where he has remained an unused substitute across 15 matchdays.[25] His role has emphasized rotation in cup competitions and providing reliable depth, drawing on his EFL experience from Rotherham to support squad competition.[27] Phillips has integrated into Hull City's squad dynamics as a competitive presence in training, aiming to challenge Pandur while contributing to the team's promotion aspirations in the Championship, where stability in goal remains key to their playoff push.[28][29]

Career statistics and records

Professional statistics

Dillon Phillips has accumulated 242 professional appearances as a goalkeeper across various English and Belgian competitions, without scoring any goals, as of November 2025.[30][3] His career breakdown includes 102 appearances for Charlton Athletic (including cup and playoff matches), 36 for Cardiff City, 14 for KV Oostende on loan, 42 for Rotherham United, and 1 for Hull City, alongside loan spells at Whitehawk (4 appearances), Bishop's Stortford (4 appearances), and Cheltenham Town (39 appearances).[3][31] The following table provides a detailed overview of his appearances, with goals conceded and clean sheets noted for league competitions where data is available; cup matches are included for completeness but lack comprehensive goals-against and clean-sheet records from verified sources.[1][32]
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoals ConcededClean Sheets
2013–14Whitehawk (loan)Conference South4--
2014–15Bishop's Stortford (loan)Conference South4--
2015–16Cheltenham Town (loan)National League362115
2015–16Cheltenham Town (loan)FA Cup3--
2016–17Charlton AthleticLeague One892
2016–17Charlton AthleticFA Cup2--
2016–17Charlton AthleticEFL Trophy3--
2017–18Charlton AthleticEFL Cup2--
2017–18Charlton AthleticEFL Trophy5--
2018–19Charlton AthleticLeague One271712
2018–19Charlton AthleticFA Cup3--
2018–19Charlton AthleticEFL Cup1--
2018–19Charlton AthleticEFL Trophy1--
2018–19Charlton AthleticLeague One play-offs3--
2019–20Charlton AthleticChampionship46659
2019–20Charlton AthleticFA Cup1--
2020–21Cardiff CityChampionship16138
2020–21Cardiff CityFA Cup1--
2021–22Cardiff CityChampionship17262
2021–22Cardiff CityFA Cup2--
2022–23KV Oostende (loan)Belgian Pro League12310
2022–23KV Oostende (loan)Belgian Cup2--
2023–24Rotherham UnitedChampionship240
2023–24Rotherham UnitedEFL Cup2--
2024–25Rotherham UnitedLeague One33406
2024–25Rotherham UnitedEFL Trophy2--
2024–25Rotherham UnitedLeague One play-offs3--
2025–26Hull CityEFL Cup110
Totals: 242 appearances; 226 goals conceded and 54 clean sheets in league matches (cups excluded from these aggregates due to incomplete data).[1][30] Phillips' statistical progression reflects a shift toward higher-level play post-2020, with 81 Championship appearances (across Charlton, Cardiff, and Rotherham) compared to 107 in lower tiers earlier in his career, highlighting his adaptation to competitive second-tier demands.[1][3]

Individual awards and honours

During his loan spell at Cheltenham Town in the 2015–16 season, Phillips played a pivotal role in the team's National League title victory, which secured their promotion to League Two, as he featured prominently in their successful campaign.[7][11] With Charlton Athletic, Phillips contributed to the club's EFL League One play-off success in 2019, starting in the semi-finals and final at Wembley Stadium, where Charlton defeated Sunderland 2–1 in extra time to earn promotion to the Championship.[7][33] In recognition of his consistent performances during the challenging 2019–20 season, which saw Charlton relegated from the Championship, Phillips was named the club's Player of the Year, highlighting his reliability as the primary goalkeeper amid various squad difficulties.[34] With Rotherham United, Phillips contributed to the club's EFL League One play-off success in 2025, featuring in the three play-off matches to earn promotion to the Championship. Phillips has not received any further team honours or individual awards during his stints with Cardiff City or Hull City.[2]

References

  1. Dillon Phillips Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more
  2. The Story So Far: Dillon Phillips - Hull City
  3. Dillon Phillips | Football Stats | Hull City | Age 30 | Soccer Base
  4. Dillon Phillips: Cardiff City goalkeeper joins Oostende on loan - BBC
  5. From U8s to the Championship - the rise of Dillon Phillips
  6. Dillon Phillips: Hull City sign goalkeeper from Rotherham United - BBC
  7. Dillon Phillips - Hull City
  8. Dillon Phillips - Player profile 25/26 | Transfermarkt
  9. Dillon Phillips | Football Stats | Hull City | Season 2024/2025
  10. Dillon Phillips extends Cheltenham loan from Charlton - BBC Sport
  11. Dillon Phillips extends contract until 2019 - Charlton Athletic
  12. Dillon Phillips
  13. Charlton Athletic 2-1 Sunderland: League One play-off final
  14. Dillon Phillips makes permanent transfer to Cardiff City
  15. Done Deal | Dillon Phillips joins City | Cardiff
  16. Dillon Phillips - Stats | Transfermarkt
  17. 2022/23 Retained List - Cardiff City
  18. SIGNING | Phillips arrives to bolster goalkeeping department
  19. The fall and rise of Rotherham United goalkeeper Dillon Phillips
  20. Dillon Phillips: Rotherham United sign goalkeeper after Cardiff City ...
  21. Phillips signs for Hull City
  22. 'Exceptional' fans favourite rejoins Doncaster Rovers as Hull City ...
  23. Can Dillon Phillips challenge Ivor Pandur for Hull City place? - BBC
  24. Wrexham 3-3 Hull (Aug 12, 2025) Final Score - ESPN
  25. Dillon Phillips - Stats 25/26
  26. Wrexham 3-3 Hull City (5-3 pens): Hosts through on penalties ... - BBC
  27. Hull City: 'I'll push Ivor Pandur' says keeper Dillon Phillips - BBC Sport
  28. Hull City sign experienced goalkeeper to push Ivor Pandur as long ...
  29. 'I'm coming in to compete with Pandur' - Phillips - Chat Sports
  30. Dillon Phillips Stats - Clean Sheets & Saves Data | FootyStats
  31. Dillon Phillips - Player profile 25/26 - Transfermarkt
  32. Dillon Phillips - Stats 25/26 - Transfermarkt
  33. League One play-off final: Charlton Athletic 2-1 Sunderland - BBC
  34. Dillon Phillips named 2019/20 Player of the Year - Charlton Athletic
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