Date of Birth

Saturday 6, March 1976

Nationality

English

Biography

Defender who had a brief loan spell with Darlington during the 2006/07 season. Started his career at Atherstone United, then of the Southern League Premier Division, before joining Telford United in September 1999. He made his debut for the Shropshire side shortly after in a 3–1 victory over Yeovil Town,making a further 16 appearances during the 1999/00 season. He continued to figure regularly the following season as well. Before the start of the 2002/03 season, Albrighton joined Doncaster Rovers on a free transfer. He made his debut for the club in a 5–1 victory against Dagenham & Redbridge, and scored his first goal in November 2002, in a 2–0 win over Hereford United. He made a total of 29 appearances during the season,and helped guide the club to promotion via the Conference National play-offs. Albrighton adjusted well to league football, playing 30 games for the Yorkshire side and ensuring back-to-back promotions as the club reached the third tier of English football. The 2004/05 season saw Albrighton struggle for both fitness and first-team appearances. He made 17 appearances, scoring once in a 1–0 win at MK Dons. He played a further 19 games for Doncaster the next season, but was loaned out to Chester City in February 2006. His loan deal extended for a further month. He returned to Doncaster in April 2006. Albrighton was released by Doncaster in May 2006, and subsequently joined Boston United in the same month. However, first-team appearances were limited and he was loaned out to Darlington in November 2006.

Playing Record

Breakdown of overall appearances by season and match types can be seen below.

Appearances for the most recent season can also be seen below. Click on a season below to view the appearances for that season.