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Tyreece Simpson

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Tyreece Simpson
Personal information
Full name Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson[1]
Date of birth (2002-02-07) 7 February 2002 (age 24)[2]
Place of birth Ipswich, England[2]
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[3]
Position Striker
Team information
Current team
 Port Vale
Youth career
2018–2019 Ipswich Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Ipswich Town 4 (0)
2021–2022 → Swindon Town (loan) 25 (9)
2022–2024 Huddersfield Town 9 (0)
2023–2024 → Northampton Town (loan) 40 (3)
2024–2026 Stevenage 19 (0)
2025 → Colchester United (loan) 20 (2)
2026– Port Vale 0 (0)
International career‡
2025– Saint Kitts and Nevis 2 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:57, 19 July 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 19:57, 19 July 2026 (UTC)

Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson (born 7 February 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Port Vale. Born in England, he represents the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team.

Simpson turned down a professional contract by rugby union club Leicester Tigers and instead joined the football academy at Ipswich Town, eventually turning professional in March 2020. He spent the first half of the 2021–22 season on loan at Swindon Town, scoring 11 goals in 30 games. He was sold to Huddersfield Town for £500,000 in September 2022 and made nine Championship appearances for the club. He spent the 2023–24 season on loan at Northampton Town, scoring six goals in 44 games. He was sold to Stevenage in July 2024 and spent the second half of the 2024–25 campaign on loan at Colchester United. He was released after an Achilles tendon rupture ruled him out for the entirety of the 2025–26 season. He joined Port Vale in August 2026.

Early life

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Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson was born in Ipswich on 7 February 2002.[2] He grew up in Gorleston-on-Sea and supported Manchester City. He had a trial with Manchester City.[4] He represented Langley School at rugby, and Great Yarmouth and District Athletics Club in athletics. He was offered a professional contract by rugby union club Leicester Tigers in March 2018, but turned the offer down so that he could pursue a career in football.[5]

Club career

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Ipswich Town

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Simpson joined the academy at Ipswich Town late in the 2017–18 season,[6] signing a two-year scholarship.[7] He made his senior debut for the club on 3 September 2019, featuring as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 win over Tottenham Hotspur U23s in an EFL Trophy group stage match at Portman Road.[8] Assistant manager Stuart Taylor praised him, saying "I thought he did excellently, he was full of energy, showed his presence, held the ball up well and he was a threat".[9] Manager Paul Lambert said he was "one for the future" who needed time to develop.[10] He made his league debut in a 2–1 defeat at Blackpool on 29 February 2020.[11] He signed his first two-year professional contract with the club in March 2020, with the option of an extra year.[12] He played four League One games and three EFL Trophy matches for the Tractor Boys.[13]

On 31 July 2021, Simpson joined League Two club Swindon Town on a season-long loan deal,[14] having impressed Ben Garner in a pre-season friendly.[15] He scored his first career goal to give Swindon a 1–0 victory over Mansfield Town at the County Ground on 28 August.[16] He formed a dangerous strike partnership with Harry McKirdy.[17] On 23 January 2022, Simpson was recalled from his season-long loan deal after scoring 11 goals in 30 matches for the Robins.[18] The reason given for the recall was a contract dispute, with Cardiff City, Hull City, and Barnsley all expressing an interest in his services.[19] He spoke out three months later to tell Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna that he wanted to leave the club and began training away from Portman Road.[20] McKenna said that whilst it was "not impossible" he'd get gametime at Ipswich, the club were looking to sign him to a longer deal and get him out on loan again.[21] Simpson later spoke of his regret at not signing a new contract with the Blues.[22] The club retained the option to extend his existing contract until summer 2023.[23] West Bromwich Albion made a late enquiry after a sale had already been agreed.[24]

Huddersfield Town

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On 1 September 2022, Simpson signed a four-year deal with Championship club Huddersfield Town after transferring for an undisclosed fee, with Head of Football Operations Leigh Bromby commenting that "we want to give Danny (manager Danny Schofield) as many different options as we can".[25] The fee was later reported as an initial £500,000 plus top-ups.[22][26] He was seen as a long-term development prospect,[27] and also arrived at the club whilst injured,[28] which saw him sidelined for three months.[29] He made his debut for the Terriers under new head coach Mark Fotheringham in December,[30] and played ten games during the 2022–23 campaign, only one of which was a start, in the FA Cup.[31] He subsequently found himself out of new manager Neil Warnock's first-team plans at the John Smith's Stadium.[32]

On 26 July 2023, Simpson joined League One club Northampton Town on a season-long loan deal after being a "long time target" of manager Jon Brady.[33] He struggled for confidence after undergoing a league goal drought at Sixfields,[34] though he had scored two goals in the EFL Trophy.[35] He ended the 2023–24 campaign with six goals in 44 appearances for the Cobblers.[36]

Stevenage

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On 26 July 2024, Simpson joined League One club Stevenage for a "significant" undisclosed fee.[37] Manager Alex Revell said he suited the style of play the club wanted to adopt.[38] He started ten games for Boro, with a further 15 appearances off the bench, scoring two goals.[39] On 20 January 2025, Simpson joined League Two club Colchester United on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season, where manager Danny Cowley praised his mentality, as well as his physicality, power and pace.[40][41] He scored two goals in 20 appearances for the U's, helping the Colchester Community Stadium team to go from 15th to within three points of the play-offs.[42]

Stevenage reportedly turned down a transfer bid for him in June 2025.[43] He suffered an Achilles tendon rupture not long afterwards,[22] which saw him ruled out of action for a lengthy period.[44] He left Broadhall Way after being released at the end of the 2025–26 season,[45] having not played at all due to the injury.[46]

Port Vale

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Following a successful trial,[47] Simpson signed a one-year deal with League Two club Port Vale on 4 August 2026.[48]

International career

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Simpson was called up to the Saint Kitts and Nevis team for the first time for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada in June 2025.[49] Saint Kitts were beaten 6–2 by Trinidad and Tobago and 3–2 by Grenada,[50] with Simpson scoring in the game against Grenada.[51]

Style of play

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Simpson is a pacey striker who posted a personal best sprint time of 11.2s in 100 metres.[5] He is noted for his athletic attributes.[52][53][54]

Career statistics

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Club statistics

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As of match played 3 May 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season Division League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ipswich Town 2019–20[55] League One 3000001[a]040
2020–21[56] League One 1000002[a]030
2021–22[57] League One 0000000000
Total 4000003070
Swindon Town (loan) 2021–22[57] League Two 25932101[a]03011
Huddersfield Town 2022–23[58] Championship 9010——100
2023–24[36] Championship 000000—00
Total 90100000100
Northampton Town (loan) 2023–24[36] League One 40310003[a]3446
Stevenage 2024–25[59] League One 19010104[a]2252
2025–26[60] League One 0000000000
Total 190101042252
Colchester United (loan) 2024–25[59] League Two 202——00202
Port Vale 2026–27[61] League Two 0000000000
Career total 11714622011513621
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

International statistics

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As of match played 10 June 2025
Appearances and goals by national team and year[3]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Saint Kitts and Nevis 202521
Total21

International goals

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Scores and results list Saint Kitts and Nevis' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simpson goal.
List of international goals scored by Tyreece Simpson[50]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
110 June 2025Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis Grenada1–02–32026 FIFA World Cup qualification

References

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  1. ↑ "Club list of registered players: As at 1st September 2022: Manchester City" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 40. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 Tyreece Simpson at Soccerbase
  3. 1 2 "Tyreece Simpson Football Statistics". www.whoscored.com. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  4. ↑ Claydon, Russell (3 March 2020). "Stowmarket's Tyreece pens first Ipswich Town contract". Suffolk News. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  5. 1 2 Watson, Stuart (6 March 2020). "Twickenham, athletics tracks and park pitches – Tyreece Simpson's unusual journey to the Ipswich Town first team". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "New Blues on Show". Ipswich Town FC. 20 April 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  7. ↑ Claydon, Russell (23 January 2022). "Ipswich Town recall striker from successful loan spell". Suffolk News. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  8. ↑ "Ipswich Town vs. Tottenham Hotspur U21 2 - 1". Soccerway. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  9. ↑ Warren, Andy (6 September 2019). "'His was a name which kept coming up... he's done excellently' - how Town teenager Simpson earned his debut". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  10. ↑ Leighfield, Jonny (29 July 2021). "Ipswich youngster on trial at Swindon with view to potential loan move". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  11. ↑ "Blackpool 2-1 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  12. ↑ Hale, Mikey (2 March 2020). "Simpson Signs Pro Deal". Ipswich Town FC. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  13. ↑ "Tyreece Simpson: Swindon Town sign Ipswich striker on season-long loan". BBC Sport. 31 July 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  14. ↑ "Tyreece Simpson Signs On Loan". Swindon Town FC. 31 July 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  15. ↑ Leighfield, Jonny (31 July 2021). "Swindon bring in Simpson on season-long loan". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  16. ↑ "Swindon 1-0 Mansfield: Tyreece Simpson scores first Robins goal in narrow win". Sky Sports. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  17. ↑ Steele-Davis, Andrew (23 January 2022). "Tyreece Simpson recalled by Ipswich". Swindon Town FC. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  18. ↑ Hale, Mikey (23 January 2022). "Tyreece Returns To Town". Ipswich Town FC. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  19. ↑ Simpson, Jack (31 January 2022). "Tyreece Simpson latest after Ipswich Town contract dispute". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  20. ↑ Warren, Andy (21 April 2022). "Young striker Simpson tells Town he wants to leave Portman Road". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  21. ↑ Watson, Stuart (3 February 2022). "'It's up to him to stake a claim' - McKenna on Simpson". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  22. 1 2 3 "Simpson: I Made the Wrong Decision to Turn Down Town Deal - Ipswich Town News". TWTD.co.uk. 19 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
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  24. ↑ Watson, Stuart (31 August 2022). "West Brom show late interest in Simpson". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  25. ↑ "Signing: Tyreece Simpson Joins From Ipswich Town!". Huddersfield Town AFC. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  26. ↑ Watson, Stuart (1 September 2022). "Simpson completes £500k move to Huddersfield". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  27. ↑ Raynor, Stuart (2 September 2022). "Huddersfield need patience with Tyreece Simpson but Michal Helik and Luke Mbete are ready to go". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  28. ↑ Chicken, Steven (2 September 2022). "Injury update on new Huddersfield Town signings Tyreece Simpson and Michal Helik". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  29. ↑ Chicken, Steven (1 September 2022). "Huddersfield Town's Tyreece Simpson gamble amid more urgent transfer priorities". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  30. ↑ Heath, Mark (13 December 2022). "Ex-Town striker Simpson's message to fans after finally making Huddersfield debut". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  31. ↑ "Tyreece Simpson: Northampton Town sign Huddersfield Town striker on season-long loan". BBC Sport. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
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  37. ↑ "Tyreece Simpson joins Stevenage". Stevenage FC. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  38. ↑ Page, Stephen (29 July 2024). "Ex-Huddersfield Town forward's first words after joining League One rivals". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
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  50. 1 2 "Tyreece Simpson - Players - COLUDATA". www.coludata.co.uk. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
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  56. ↑ "Games played by Tyreece Simpson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
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