Stephen Wilkins


Stephen Wilkins is an English retired football midfielder who played in the Football League for Brentford. After his release in 1978, he embarked on a long career in non-league football and made a return to professional play for a brief period with Peterborough United. He is a member of the Wilkins football family, with his father George and brothers Ray, Dean and Graham also being former professional footballers.

Playing career

Chelsea

Wilkins began his career as an apprentice at Chelsea and departed in 1978 without making a senior appearance.

Brentford

Wilkins joined Third Division club Brentford on trial during the 1978–79 pre-season and made his Football League debut early in the regular season. He departed Griffin Park a short time afterwards.

Non-league football

After his departure from Brentford, Wilkins embarked on a career in non-league football, playing for Dagenham, Walthamstow Avenue, Ruislip Manor, Hayes, Chesham United and Hendon.

Peterborough United

While with Isthmian League Premier Division club Hendon, Wilkins moved to Fourth Division club Peterborough United on non-contract terms in early 1985. He made one appearance for the club, which came in a 2–0 Football League Trophy Southern Section first round second leg defeat to rivals Cambridge United on 5 February.

Return to non-league football

Wilkins remained with Hendon until the end of the 1985–86 season. He later played for Farnborough Town, Ruislip Manor, Staines Town and Walton & Hersham. He also had a spell playing in New Zealand.

Honours

Hendon