Ben Fairclough

Benjamin Michael Stanley Fairclough is an English footballer, who plays as a striker for Northern Premier League club Lincoln United.

Playing career

Notts County

Fairclough signed for Notts County after impressing during a pre-season trial, having previously been at local rivals Nottingham Forest. He made his debut for County at home to Doncaster Rovers, in the 1–0 win in the League Cup on 12 August 2008. In 2009, Fairclough went on a short-term loan to Ilkeston Town. On 10 May 2010, he was released by Notts County along with seven other players.

Hinckley United

He then signed for Hinckley United on 7 August 2010.

Rocester

On 5 March 2010, he joined Rocester in the Midland Football Alliance on loan from Hinckley United. He became a favourite with the Roman fans playing on the right wing and finished the season of by scoring 7 goals in 17 games.

Eastwood Town

Ahead of the 2011–12 season, he linked up with Eastwood Town, but he was out of favour and football was hard to come by.

Boston United

In September 2011 the pacy forward joined Boston United rather than a reported move back to Rocester.

Belper Town

In August 2015 Fairclough joined Belper Town and he made his debut against Carlton Town on 20 August.

Lincoln United

During October 2015 Fairclough joined Lincoln United.

Personal life

He is the nephew of former Nottingham Forest and Leeds United defender Chris Fairclough and cousin of former Nottingham Forest youth player Jordan Fairclough.