Isaac Hutchinson

Isaac Hutchinson (born 10 April 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Doncaster Rovers.

Early and personal life Born in Eastbourne, Hutchinson attended Cavendish School.

His brother Jake is also a professional footballer.

Career Southend United Hutchinson began his career with Ratton Rangers. turning down a move to Sparta Prague in the process. He made his senior debut on 4 September 2018 in the EFL Trophy, scoring a goal. He made his Football League debut on 15 December 2018. He made his senior debut for the club in an FA Cup defeat to Chorley on 9 January 2021, captaining the side, He made 10 appearances on loan at Forest Green. He scored his first goal for the club in an EFL Cup tie against Salford City on 10 August 2021.

On 31 January 2022, Hutchinson joined League Two club Crawley Town on loan until the end of the season.

Walsall In June 2022 it was announced that he would join Walsall on 1 July 2022.

On 14 October 2023, Hutchinson scored a first career hat-trick in a 4–1 victory over Gillingham, later describing it as the "best day" of his life. He was Walsall's Player of the Year for the 2023–24 season. On 20 August 2024, his third appearance of the season, he scored his first goal for the club, opening the scoring from the edge of the box in a 3–3 EFL Trophy Group Stage draw with Tottenham Hotspur U21. Having struggled for game time in the early months of the season, the replacement of manager Matt Taylor with Iñigo Calderón in December 2024 saw Hutchinson begin to feature more regularly.

Cheltenham Town (loans) On 1 September 2025, Hutchinson joined League Two club Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan. Following the move, Hutchinson and his family were subjected to abuse from a portion of the Bristol Rovers fanbase. On 6 September he made his debut for the club, scoring a free-kick just one minute into the match in a 1–0 victory over Accrington Stanley.

Hutchinson impressed across the first-half of the season with Cheltenham, scoring seven goals in his first fourteen appearances. With his parent club struggling, ending 2025 just one point above the League Two relegation zone, new Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans confirmed his intention to recall Hutchinson upon the opening of the January transfer window. However, Hutchinson stated that he wanted to remain with Cheltenham for the remainder of the season.

On 6 January 2026, he was officially recalled by his parent club. He returned on loan to Cheltenham Town in February 2026. After continuing his impressive form with the club over the second-half of the season, he was named in the League Two Team of the Season.

Following the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, Hutchinson was named as one of seven players available to depart Bristol Rovers on either a permanent or loan transfer.

Doncaster Rovers On 20 July 2026, Hutchinson signed for League One club Doncaster Rovers on a two-year deal for an undisclosed six-figure fee, with the option for a further year.

Hutchinson made his Doncaster debut on 8 August 2026, against Stockport County in the EFL Cup. Hutchinson scored his first goal for the club on 25 August 2026, against Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup.

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Honours Individual Walsall Supporters' Player of the Season: 2023–24 Walsall Goal of the Season: 2023–24