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Liam Roberts
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Liam Joseph Roberts (born 21 November 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Mansfield Town.
Key Information
Career
[edit]Walsall
[edit]Roberts began his career playing for Willenhall Town FC under manager Ian Boucher before joining Walsall's youth academy academy, to then go in to join Romulus on a work experience loan on 4 December 2012.[3] He was released by Walsall on 7 May 2014.[4] However, Roberts subsequently re-signed for the club on 22 July 2014 as cover for Richard O'Donnell and Craig MacGillivray.[5]
Roberts was immediately sent out on loan to Rushall Olympic.[6] His loan deal with the Pics was terminated early to allow him to join Rainworth Miners Welfare on 9 September 2014.[7] Roberts then joined Conference side Southport on 27 November 2014, alongside teammate Amadou Bakayoko.[8] After failing to make an appearance for Southport, Roberts enjoyed a successful spell with Gresley in the second half of the season after joining on 16 January 2015.[9] Roberts made eighteen appearances for Gresley as they challenged for a play-off place in the Northern Premier League Division One South. He was handed a new one-year contract by Walsall on 5 June 2015.[10]
Roberts returned to Gresley on a three-month loan on 14 August 2015.[11] He was recalled by Walsall in October, joining the matchday squad for the first time as an unused substitute in the Saddlers' victory over Burton on 10 October 2015.[12] Six days later, Roberts joined Rugby on a one-month loan.[13] He made six appearances for the club before returning to Walsall.[14]
Roberts finally made his debut for Walsall on 6 February 2016 in a 3–0 home defeat against Millwall, following injuries to both Neil Etheridge and Craig MacGillivray.[15]
In July 2016, after signing a new one-year contract with Walsall, he joined Chester on a season-long loan.[16] He made 15 appearances in the National League, including a run of six consecutive clean sheets between September and October.[17]
Roberts finally established himself as Walsall's first-choice goalkeeper during the 2017–18 season, making 28 appearances in all competitions and being rewarded with a new two-and-a-half-year contract on 20 February 2018.[18] He signed a new contract in November 2019.[19]
Northampton Town
[edit]On 22 June 2021, Roberts signed for Northampton Town for an undisclosed fee.[20] He was named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year after keeping 20 clean sheets throughout the season.[21] At the end of his contract, Roberts was offered a new deal by the club but declined and left as a free agent.[22]
Middlesbrough
[edit]On 21 June 2022, Roberts signed for Middlesbrough on a two-year contract.[22] On 18 July 2023, Roberts joined Barnsley on a season-long loan.[23] On 17 May 2024, Middlesbrough announced the player would be leaving in the summer once his contract had expired.[24]
Millwall
[edit]On 22 July 2024, Roberts signed for Championship club Millwall, following the unexpected death of Millwall's first team goalkeeper Matija Sarkic.[25]
In an FA Cup fifth round tie at Crystal Palace on 1 March 2025, Roberts received a red card for a flying kick into the side of Jean-Philippe Mateta's head as he challenged for the ball outside the box, which caused Mateta to receive oxygen on the field before being hospitalised. Roberts' ban was then subsequently increased to six matches due to the violent nature of the challenge.[26]
Having been offered a new deal following the conclusion of the 2024–25 season, Roberts departed the club having been unable to reach an agreement.[27]
Mansfield Town
[edit]On 11 June 2025, Roberts signed for League One club Mansfield Town on a two year deal.[28]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 1 March 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Walsall | 2015–16[29] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016–17[30] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017–18[31] | League One | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 28 | 0 | |
| 2018–19[32] | League One | 42 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 47 | 0 | |
| 2019–20[33] | League Two | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 39 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[34] | League Two | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |
| Total | 131 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 149 | 0 | ||
| Chester (loan) | 2016–17[30] | National League | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| Northampton Town | 2021–22[35] | League Two | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough | 2022–23[36] | Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |
| Barnsley (loan) | 2023–24[37] | League One | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Millwall | 2024–25[38] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |
| Mansfield Town | 2025–26[39] | League One | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | |
| Career total | 250 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 281 | 0 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance in League Two play-offs
- ^ Appearance in League One play-offs
Honours
[edit]Individual
- EFL Golden Glove: League Two 2021–22[40]
- Northampton Town Player of the Year: 2021–22[41]
- PFA Team of the Year: League Two 2021–22[42]
References
[edit]- ^ "Retained List 2016-17" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Liam Roberts". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ Poole, Andrew (4 December 2012). "ROBERTS LOOKING TO TAKE CHANCE". Walsall FC. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Craig Westcarr: Walsall release top scorer in eight-man clear-out". BBC Sport. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Walsall re-sign goalkeeper Liam Roberts". Express & Star. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Walsall loan Liam Roberts to Rushall Olympic". 25 July 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Walsall's Liam Roberts switches loan sides". Express & Star. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Liam Roberts: Walsall goalkeeper joins Southport on loan". BBC Sport. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Walsall send young duo back out on loan". Express & Star. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Liam Roberts signs new deal at Walsall". Express & Star. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ Wilkinson, Ashley (14 August 2015). "Gresley secure four signings - including Walsall keeper Liam Roberts on loan". Burton Mail. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Walsall 2-0 Burton". BBC Sport. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ Briggs, Daniel (16 October 2015). "ROBERTS JOINS RUGBY TOWN ON LOAN". Walsall FC. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Liam Roberts". Rugby Town FC. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Walsall 0-3 Millwall". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ Briggs, Daniel (4 July 2016). "ROBERTS JOINS CHESTER ON SEASON-LONG LOAN DEAL". Walsall FC. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Walsall goalkeeper signs new two-and-a-half-year deal at Bescot". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Liam Roberts: Walsall goalkeeper signs new extended contract". BBC Sport. 19 November 2019.
- ^ "Liam Roberts & Jordan Flores: Northampton sign Walsall goalkeeper and Hull winger". BBC Sport. 22 June 2021.
- ^ "PFA League Two Team of the Year". Professional Footballers' Association. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Middlesbrough confirm first signing of summer". The Northern Echo. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Liam Roberts Joins Barnsley On Loan". Middlesbrough FC. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ FC, Middlesbrough (17 May 2024). "Club Confirm Retained List". Middlesbrough FC. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Millwall sign goalkeeper Liam Roberts from Middlesbrough on free transfer". BBC Sport. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Ronay, Barney (1 March 2025). "Crystal Palace through after Millwall keeper's red for head-high tackle on Mateta". The Observer. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ "Liam Roberts to leave Millwall". www.millwallfc.co.uk. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "Mansfield Town sign new goalkeeper". MansfieldTown.net. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Defend your time like the greatest goalies of the season". www.efl.com. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "AWARDS HANDED OUT AT CLUB'S END OF SEASON DINNER". Northampton Town F.C. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Salah and Kerr win PFA player of year awards". BBC Sport. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
External links
[edit]- Liam Roberts at Soccerbase
