Robert Atkinson

Robert Philip Atkinson (born 13 July 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for side Bristol City. He played for Knaphill U18s and first team before starting his senior football career at Basingstoke Town in the 2016–17 season, He joined Fulham in September 2017 for a fee of £30,000 after a trial period with the club; he initially played for the club's under-23 side. and made 15 appearances for the club.

Oxford United In January 2020, he signed for League One side Oxford United for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year contract, though he returned to Eastleigh on loan until the end of the season as part of the deal. He was recalled by Oxford United in February 2020 as a result of an injury to John Mousinho and a suspension for Robert Dickie. He made his professional debut on 5 October 2020, in a 1–1 EFL Cup draw with AFC Wimbledon, in which Oxford won on penalties. He scored his first league goal, and his first goal for Oxford, in a 4–1 home victory over Shrewsbury Town on 13 April 2021. Atkinson had a successful 2020–21 season, scoring once in 39 league appearances as the club finished 6th, qualifying for the play-offs, with Atkinson named in the EFL League One Team of the Season. Despite a goal for Atkinson in the play-off semi-final second leg against Blackpool, the club were eliminated from the play-offs after a 6–3 aggregate defeat. On 28 April 2023, it was announced that Atkinson had signed a new three-year deal with Bristol City.

On 3 January 2025, Atkinson joined Portsmouth on loan until the 31 May 2025.

On 23 June 2025 Atkinson signed a contract extension with Bristol City until 2028.

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

Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals Basingstoke Town 2016–17 Championship

2018–19 Premier League

0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0 Braintree Town (loan) 2018–19 League One

2020–21 League One

39!!1!!0!!0!!1!!0!!4!!1!!44!!2 Eastleigh (loan) 2019–20 Championship

2022–23 Championship

2023–24 Championship

2024–25 Championship

2025–26 Championship

Portsmouth (loan) 2024–25 EFL League One Team of the Season: 2020–21