Macaulay Gillesphey

Carlisle United (loan)

Gillesphey went out on loan to Carlisle United in September 2015 along with Newcastle teammate Alex Gilliead. On 29 July 2016, Gillesphey re-joined Carlisle United on loan until 2 January 2017, before later extending the deal to the end of the season.

Carlisle United Gillesphey re-joined Carlisle United on a permanent basis in June 2018, signing a two-year contract with the club. On 22 May 2019, the club announced a mutual release so that Gillesphey could look for 'a different kind of challenge'.

Brisbane Roar On 25 June 2019, the Brisbane Roar announced they had signed Gillesphey. He was the fourth signing made by new manager Robbie Fowler.

On 16 September 2020, Gillesphey was named the Gary Wilkins Medalist for the 2019–20 season.

On 15 June 2021, it was confirmed that Gillesphey had turned down the offer of a new contract at The Roar and would be returning to the UK to sign for a club in England.

Plymouth Argyle On 15 June 2021, Plymouth Argyle announced they had signed Gillesphey on a two-year deal after turning down a new contract with Brisbane Roar. He was given additional time off before pre-season due to the late finish of the A-League season.

Gillesphey scored his first goal for Argyle on 5 February 2022 against Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge. The goal gave Argyle an early lead against the reigning European champions in a match they eventually went on lose 2–1 after extra time.

Charlton Athletic On 12 January 2024, Gillesphey joined Charlton Athletic on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with the option of an extra year, for an undisclosed fee.

On 25 May 2025, Gillesphey scored from a free-kick in the 1–0 League One play-off final win over Leyton Orient at Wembley Stadium, which promoted Charlton back to the Championship.

On 4 July 2025, Gillesphey signed a new two-year contract with a club option of an additional year.

Bradford City On 1 July 2026, Gillesphey joined Bradford City on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Career statistics

Honours Plymouth Argyle EFL League One: 2022–23 EFL Trophy runner-up: 2022–23

Charlton Athletic EFL League One play-offs: 2025

Individual Gary Wilkins Medal (Brisbane Roar Player of the Year): 2019–20