Llyton Chapman

Llyton Chapman
Chapman with Wigan Athletic in 2026
Personal information
Full name Llyton Levi Chapman
Date of birth (2005-07-31) 31 July 2005 (age 21)
Position Full-back
Team information
Current team
 Wigan Athletic
Number 15
Youth career
–2021 Sheffield United
2021–2024 Oldham Athletic
2024–2026 Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2024 Oldham Athletic 0 (0)
2023 → Northwich Victoria (loan)
2023–2024 → Chadderton (loan)
2026– Wigan Athletic 10 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:27, 21 August 2026 (UTC)

Llyton Levi Chapman (born 31 July 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a full-back for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic.

Career

In July 2021, Chapman joined Oldham Athletic at under-16s level on a two-year deal following a spell with the Sheffield United academy. He was offered a new deal at the end of the 2022–23 season. He spent time on loan with Northwich Victoria and Chadderton in the 2023–24 season.

Wigan Athletic

In August 2024, Chapman joined the Wigan Athletic academy following a successful trial period. Having initially joined the club as an under-21 trialist, he impressed first-team manager Shaun Maloney to earn a place in the first-team squad for friendlies against Chorley and AFC Fylde.

On 21 February 2026, he made his debut as a second-half substitute in a 4–2 defeat to Stockport County. He made his first start two weeks later, manager Gary Caldwell admitting that he was not aware of the defender when he first joined the club three weeks prior, going on to cement his place as a starter.

On 23 June 2026, Chapman signed a new three-year contract with the Latics.

Career statistics

As of match played 15 August 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wigan Athletic 2025–26 League One 9000000090
2026–27 League One 1000000010
Career total 100000000100

References

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  2. ↑ "New Academy Intake Announced". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Academy Scholars Update". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  4. ↑ "Loan Watch 2023/24". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  5. ↑ "Llyton Chapman signs for Latics U21s!". wiganathletic.com. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  6. ↑ Kendrick, Paul (1 August 2024). "Youngster does enough to earn extended stay with Wigan Athletic". Wigan Today. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  7. ↑ Kendrick, Paul (20 July 2024). "Wigan Athletic chief lifts lid on 'crazy story' that led to trialist earning first-team shot!". Wigan Today. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  8. ↑ "Stockport County 4-2 Wigan Athletic". BBC Sport. 21 February 2026. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  9. ↑ Kendrick, Paul (8 March 2026). "Wigan Athletic boss admits shock at defender progression - 'I didn't know'". Wigan Today. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  10. ↑ Kendrick, Paul (26 March 2026). "'You want to do everything' - Wigan Athletic's newest star on meteoric rise". Wigan Today. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
  11. ↑ "Llyton Chapman signs new contract at Wigan Athletic". wiganathletic.com. 23 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "Games played by Llyton Chapman in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  13. ↑ "Games played by Llyton Chapman in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 August 2026.