Luke Norris

Career Early career Norris played in the Luton Town academy from the age of eight up until the age of 13, when he was released by the club. After leaving school, he began playing in the youth system at Hitchin Town.

Brentford After four months at Hitchin Town, Norris was invited for a trial at League One club Brentford by academy manager Darren Sarll. Beginning the match on the substitutes' bench, he made his professional debut when he came on as a 75th-minute substitute for Jeffrey Schlupp during the 2–0 defeat. During the 2012–13 season, Norris did not play in the first team, although was Brentford's top scorer in the Professional Development League 2 South, scoring 10 times in 18 appearances.

Norris signed a further one-year contract with Brentford's Development Squad in June 2013. He attracted transfer interest in May 2014 from League Two clubs Stevenage, Dagenham & Redbridge and Northampton Town and it was reported on 21 June 2014 that he had 48 hours to decide his future. Norris left the club on 3 July 2014, after turning down a new contract, later saying "after four years it was just time for me to move on. I have a lot to be thankful to Brentford for, as they took a risk on me at 16 and gave me a chance".

Loan to Boreham Wood Norris joined Conference South club Boreham Wood on a one-month loan in December 2012 and made his debut in a 0–0 draw with Truro City on 8 December, replacing Cliff Akurang on 65 minutes. Norris scored his first goal for the club with the opening goal in a 1–1 draw with Staines Town on 1 January 2013. Norris scored both goals in a 2–1 victory against Maidenhead United on 9 January. having scored three goals in seven appearances.

Loan to Northampton Town Norris moved to League Two club Northampton Town on loan on 18 October 2013, on an agreement until 16 November 2013. The following day he started in Northampton's match against Dagenham & Redbridge and scored the first league goal of his career in a 2–2 draw. The return of Clive Platt and Izale McLeod to the team in late November saw Norris' goalscoring run end, as he lost his starting place and was relegated to the substitutes' bench. Norris' final appearance for Northampton came with a start in a 0–0 draw with Portsmouth on 29 December 2013. During his time at Northampton, Norris made 12 appearances and scored five goals.

Loan to Dagenham & Redbridge Norris joined League Two club Dagenham & Redbridge on a one-month youth loan on 23 January 2014. He made his debut in a league match against Scunthorpe United on 25 January 2014. and then extended again on 24 March 2014, until the end of the 2013–14 season. Norris made 19 appearances and scored four goals during the loan.

Gillingham Norris joined League One club Gillingham on 3 July 2014, He debuted for Gillingham in the club's 2–1 away victory against Yeovil Town in the Football League Cup on 12 August 2014. Norris scored his first goal for Gillingham in a 1–0 win against Stevenage in the Football League Trophy on 2 September 2014, his goal coming from a first-half penalty. After visiting a consultant, he was ruled out of the first team for between six and ten weeks after it was discovered that a part of his ligament had separated from his ankle bone. He made his Swindon debut in a 2–2 EFL Cup draw with Queens Park Rangers on 10 August 2016, which Swindon ultimately lost 4–2 on a penalty shootout. He scored his first goal for Swindon on his 18th appearance for the club, in a 1–1 draw against Exeter City in the EFL Trophy on 8 November 2016. Norris made 38 appearances that season, It was the fourth time that season that Norris' shoulder had dislocated and he subsequently underwent shoulder surgery at the end of the season.

Colchester United Despite Swindon activating a clause to extend Norris' contract in May 2018, he signed for fellow League Two club Colchester United on a three-year deal on 27 June 2018. As Swindon had exercised the option to extend his contract, the transfer commanded a fee, which was undisclosed. He scored on his debut in Colchester's 2–2 EFL Cup draw with Cheltenham Town on 14 August 2018. He scored 11 times in 42 matches during the 2019–20 season, helping Colchester to a 6th-place finish in League Two, consequently making the 2020 League Two play-offs. Norris played in both play-off semi-final matches against Exeter City in June 2020 as Colchester were defeated 3–2 on aggregate. He debuted for his hometown club as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Swansea City in the FA Cup on 9 January 2021.

Norris scored 16 times in 51 appearances during the 2021–22 season, his highest seasonal tally for both goals and appearances. He was subsequently named as Stevenage's Player of the Year for the 2021–22 season. Norris was included in the club's retained list for the 2022–23 season, finishing that season as the club's joint highest goalscorer with 14 goals in 48 appearances as Stevenage earned promotion into League One after finishing in second place in League Two.

Tranmere Rovers On 20 June 2023, Norris returned to League Two, joining Tranmere Rovers on a one-year deal. He signed a new one-year contract at the end of the season.

On 6 May 2025, the club announced the player would be released in June when his contract expired.

Boreham Wood On 24 July 2025, Norris returned to National League side Boreham Wood, over twelve years on from a loan spell with the club.

Wealdstone On 31 July 2026, Norris signed for National League club Wealdstone on a season long loan. On 8 August, he scored on his debut for the club in a 2-2 draw away at AFC Fylde.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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League One

League One

League Two

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League Two

2024–25 League Two

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Individual

Stevenage Player of the Year: 2021–22