Tom Norcott

Thomas Christopher Norcott (born 22 November 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City, on loan from League One club Reading.

Career Norcott started his career with Chippenham Town before joining Reading when he was eight. On 1 July 2023, Norcott signed his first professional contract with Reading. Norcott made his debut for Reading during their home victory against Swindon Town in the EFL Trophy group stage on 10 October 2023, replacing David Button with three minutes remaining to become the clubs 80th graduate from their academy.

On 8 August 2025, Norcott joined National League club Woking on a short-term loan deal. Norcott was recalled from his loan spell with Woking on 15 October 2025. On 11 November 2025, Norcott joined National League South side, Enfield Town on loan until 31 January 2026. On 12 January 2026, Reading announced that Norcott had joined Farnborough on loan until 13 February 2026. After making his debut in a 1–0 home loss to Chesham United, Norcott sustained a long-term injury, which led to his loan being cut short so he could return to Reading for rehabilitation.

On 11 May 2026, with his contract due to expire on 30 June 2026, Reading announced that they had offered Norcott a new contract. On 30 June 2026, Reading announced that Norcott had signed a new two-year contract with the club.

On 3 July 2026, Norcott was loaned to League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City until the end of their season.

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