About Oli Johnson
Born 1987. Oli Johnson is a British association football player.
Career
Early career Born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, His first goal of the 2006β07 season came with Nostell's opening goal in a 4β2 victory over AFC Emley on 21 October 2006. He finished the season with four goals as Nostell were promoted to the Northern Counties East Football League Premier Division.
Stockport County After catching the attention of Stockport County during a pre-season friendly, he joined the League One club on 17 October 2008 after impressing on trial, signing a contract until the end of the 2008β09 season. He made his debut as part of a 2β1 loss against Colchester United. He made an instant impact at Stockport, scoring four goals in his first four starts for the club, including the winner against Cheltenham Town at Edgeley Park.
Norwich City Johnson signed for Norwich City on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee on 8 January 2010 and made his debut coming on as a late substitute in Norwich's 3β1 victory over Exeter City the following day. He scored his first goal for the club a week later in the 5β0 away victory against Colchester United.
Johnson joined Yeovil Town on an initial one-month loan on 14 January 2011, and made his debut as a substitute in the 1β0 win against Swindon Town on 15 January. His first goal for the club came against Brentford, helping Yeovil to a 2β1 win. He scored twice more for the club, including a volley in a 1β0 win against Tranmere Rovers. On 9 January 2012, Johnson's contract with Norwich was terminated by mutual consent.
Oxford United Johnson joined Oxford United of League Two on 20 January 2012 on a contract until the end of the season. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2β1 home victory over Dagenham & Redbridge. In May 2012, Johnson was released after being deemed surplus to requirements.
York City
Johnson signed for newly promoted League Two side York City on a one-year contract on 26 June 2012. He made his debut as an 89th-minute substitute in York's 2β0 win away at Aldershot Town on 29 September 2012.
Guiseley Johnson signed for Guiseley in the 2013β14 season and despite picking up numerous injuries, made several substitute appearances including a man-of-the-match performance against Colwyn Bay on 19 April 2014. In the 2014β15 season, Johnson became a key player for the club en route to promotion to the top level of non-league football, providing numerous match-winning displays most notably in the 3β0 away victory over former club Stockport County.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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2008β09 League One
2009β10 League One
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2009β10 Championship
2010β11 League One
Oxford United 2011β12 League Two
Bradford Park Avenue (loan)
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Important facts
Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Oli Johnson?
English association football player (born 1987)
When was Oli Johnson born?
Oli Johnson was born on 6 November 1987 in Wakefield.
What is Oli Johnson's occupation?
Oli Johnson is an association football player.
What nationality is Oli Johnson?
Oli Johnson is British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oli Johnson. https://biography.guide/oli-johnson/
MLA: "Oli Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/oli-johnson/.
Chicago: "Oli Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/oli-johnson/.
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