Born in Sunderland, Ferguson began his career with Darlington before signing for Sunderland in 2012. He left Sunderland in 2015 for Blackpool where he became club captain. After leaving Blackpool in 2016, Ferguson had spells in non-League with Shildon, Darlington and York City. In 2020, he signed for Hartlepool United where he earned promotion from the National League in his first season and was named in the division's Team of the Year.
Ferguson began his career in Darlington's youth system,[5] breaking into the first team in early 2012.[6] He finished the 2011–12 season with six Conference Premier appearances.[6]
Ferguson signed for Championship club Blackpool on 9 January 2015 on a one-and-a-half-year contract, with the option of a further year.[9] He scored his first professional goal on 14 February 2015 in a 4–4 home draw with Nottingham Forest on 14 January 2015, in only his second appearance.[10] The goal was a header from a Jamie O'Hara cross in the seventh minute of stoppage time, and was the final goal of the match.[11] On 4 August 2015, Ferguson was appointed as team captain of Blackpool.[12] He was released at the end of the 2015–16 season.[13]
On 6 October 2017, Ferguson signed for Darlington's National League North rivals York City on a contract running to June 2019, after York activated a release clause in his contract.[17] He was signed by manager Martin Gray, who had left Darlington for York days earlier.[18] Ferguson gave up a job in refuse upon returning to full-time football with York.[19]
In January 2022, Ferguson scored the equaliser against Championship side Blackpool in a 2–1 win as Hartlepool reached the fourth round of the FA Cup.[25] On 6 May 2022, Ferguson signed a new two-year contract.[26] Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Ferguson was named as Hartlepool's new captain.[27] After a loss of form during the season, the captaincy reverted to Nicky Featherstone.[28] At the end of the season, he was offered a new deal with the club.[29] On 15 May 2024, he agreed a new deal with Hartlepool.[30] On 7 September 2024, Ferguson made his 200th appearance for the club in a 0–0 home draw with FC Halifax Town.[31]
Style of play
Ferguson is an attack-minded left back who is known for getting a high number of assists.[19][23]
Personal life
He attended St Aidan's Catholic Academy. While playing part-time for Shildon and Darlington, Ferguson worked for his local council in the refuse investigation department dealing with issues such as fly-tipping.[32]
Career statistics
As of match played 18 January 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
^For FA Cup second qualifying round: Stoddart, Craig (16 September 2017). "FA Cup: Darlington 0 South Shields 3". The Northern Echo. Darlington. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
