Quick Facts
Biography
Benjamin Michael S. "Ben" Fairclough (born 18 April 1989) is an English footballer, who plays as a Winger 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 Notts County at home to Doncaster Rovers, in the 1–0 win in League Cup on 12 August 2008. In 2009, Fairclough went on a short term loan to Ilkeston Town.
On 10 May 2010, it was announced that he had been 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 favorite 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 favor 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. He had a slow start at the club but eventually settled in and has become a fans favorite among the pilgrims supporters.
Belper Town
In August 2015 it was announced that Fairclough had signed for Belper Town and he made his debut against Carlton Town on 20/8/15.
Lincoln United
During October 2015 Lincoln United announced the signing of Ben Fairclough from Belper Town.
Personal life
Ben is the nephew of former Nottingham Forest and Leeds United defender Chris Fairclough and cousin of former Nottingham Forest youth player Jordan Fairclough.