Scot Bennett

Scot Andrew Bennett (born 30 November 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Weston-super-Mare.

Career Exeter City Bennett was born in Newquay, Cornwall and started his career with Exeter City's youth system. He made his first-team debut for Exeter as a substitute in the 74th minute of a 1–0 home victory over Swindon Town in League One on 29 March 2011. In July 2014, Exeter manager Paul Tisdale announced that Bennett would succeed Danny Coles as captain.

Notts County

Bennett signed for newly relegated League Two club Notts County on a two-year contract on 27 May 2015. On 8 October 2015, he joined Notts County's divisional rivals Newport County on loan until January 2016. He made his debut for Newport when starting in their 3–0 away defeat against Mansfield Town on 10 October 2015.

On 11 March 2016, Bennett joined Notts County's League Two rivals York City on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season. He debuted the following day when starting York's 1–1 home draw with Barnet. and the same day he rejoined Newport County on a two-year contract. Bennett was part of the Newport squad that completed the 'Great Escape' with a 2–1 victory at home to Notts County on the final day of the 2016–17 season, which ensured Newport's survival in League Two. Bennett signed a new two-year contract with Newport in April 2018. He was part of the team that reached the League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium on 25 May 2019. Newport lost to Tranmere Rovers 1–0 after a goal in the 119th minute.

In June 2020 Bennett was released by Newport County at the end of the 2019–20 season due to the club's Coronavirus pandemic financial concerns. Bizarrely, in July 2020 Bennett was selected as Newport's Player of the Year for the 2019-20 season. On 4 August 2020 Bennett rejoined Newport on a one-year contract. Bennett played for Newport in the League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium on 31 May 2021 which Newport lost to Morecambe, 1–0 after a 107th minute penalty. In June 2021 his Newport contract was extended for a further two years. In June 2023 Bennett's Newport contract was extended for a further year.

On 4 June 2024, the club confirmed that Bennett would be departing the club on 30 June 2024 upon the expiration of his contract.

Cheltenham Town Bennett signed for newly relegated League Two club Cheltenham Town on 14 June 2024, linking up with his former manager at Newport, Michael Flynn.

On 18 April 2025, Bennett made his 25th league start of the season for the club, triggering an extension to his contract.

On 9 February 2026, Bennett joined National League South club Weston-super-Mare on loan for the remainder of the season.

On 5 May 2026, Cheltenham announced the player would leave in the summer once his contract expired.

Weston-super-Mare On 5 August 2026, Bennett joined Weston-super-Mare on a permanent basis.

Style of play Bennett plays as a defender or midfielder. League Two

2009–10 League One

2010–11 League One

2011–12 League One

2012–13 League Two

2013–14 League Two

2014–15 League Two

Notts County 2015–16 League Two

Newport County (loan) 2015–16 League Two

2017–18 League Two

2018–19 League Two

2019–20 League Two

2020–21 League Two

2021–22 League Two

2022–23 League Two

2023–24 League Two

2024–25 League Two

2025–26 League Two

Weston-super-Mare (loan) 2025–26 National League South