LONG EATON UNITED CAREER (up to re-joining in October 2026):
APPEARANCES: 85 (2020-2023)

Goalkeeper Sam Wilson re-joined the club in October 2026, after short stint at Step 3 side Ilkeston Town.

Wilson had previously played for The Blues in 2020-2023, making over 80 appearances for the club, helping us to achieve back-to-back promotions, before joining Eastwood CFC in July 2023, where keeping 35 clean sheets in 136 games, is the clubs record appearance and clean sheet holder, before leaving to join The Robins in June 2026.

Wilson also previously played for Mansfield Town U18s, where he played a key role in the EFL Youth Alliance title-winning team and made appearances for the U21s.

In the 2019/20 season, Wilson gained experience on loan at Northern Premier League side Wisbech Town.

Back in 2020/21, Wilson played a vital role in helping the Blues reach the quarter-finals of the Buildbase FA Vase, with two vital penalty saves against Hanworth Villa, as we recorded our best ever run in the competition.

Overall, Wilson previously made 85 Long Eaton United appearances, keeping a total of 33 clean sheets.