Mark Shelton (footballer)


Mark John Shelton is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hartlepool United.

Career

Burton Albion

Shelton came through the youth teams at Burton Albion before being awarded a professional contract with the club in May 2015.
In January 2016 he joined Loughborough Dynamo on loan until the end of the season. On his return from the loan he was released by the club.

Ilkeston

He then joined Ilkeston in June 2016.

Alfreton Town

In November 2016 he joined Alfreton Town.

Salford City

In June 2017 he joined Salford City after the clubs agreed a fee. After two seasons helping the club to successive promotions to the English Football League, he made his league debut for the club on 3 August 2019 in the club's first game in the league against Stevenage.

Woking (loan)

On 11 October 2019, Shelton returned to the National League, to join Woking on a three-month loan. A day later, he went onto score on his debut during a 2–2 draw with Barnet, netting Woking's second in the 53rd minute. On 16 November 2019, it was confirmed by manager, Alan Dowson that Shelton's loan spell had been terminated, following limited game-time opportunities.

Hartlepool United (loan)

In December 2019 he went out on loan to Hartlepool United.

Hartlepool United

After a successful loan spell at the north east club, Hartlepool made the deal permanent on 1 August 2020, following Shelton’s release from parent club Salford City.

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