Aaron James Chapman (born 29 May 1990) is an English

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who plays as a

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for club

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Career

Chesterfield

Chapman signed for

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from nearby non-league side

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in the summer of 2013. He joined

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on a one-month loan in February 2014. He made his professional debut on 2 September in the

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match against

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, after coming off the bench to replace

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in the seventh minute. On 23 September 2014, Chapman joined Accrington Stanley on a two-month loan deal. On 11 October, he had to be substituted in the closing stages of Accrington Stanley's 2–1 home defeat to

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following an injury to his left foot. His loan spell was cut short and he returned to Chesterfield on 13 October, having played three games for Accrington. On 14 August 2015, Chapman joined Bristol Rovers on a one-month loan deal.

Accrington Stanley

In summer 2016, Chapman joined Accrington Stanley on a two-year contract. In an

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tie against

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on 9 August 2016, Chapman came on as a substitute after

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was sent off. The game went to a penalty shootout which Stanley won 11–10 and Chapman took and scored a penalty. Accrington Stanley won the League Two title in 2017–18, with Chapman also winning the League Two Golden Glove award, having kept 18 clean sheets in 45 league games. At the end of the 2017–18 season, he was offered a new contract by Accrington.

Peterborough United

On 15 May 2018, Chapman joined Peterborough United on a two-year deal to challenge the number 1 Jersey. He was transfer-listed by Peterborough United at the end of the 2018–19 season. On 14 December 2019, Chapman joined Tranmere Rovers on a one-week emergency loan. On 12 June 2020, Chapman was released by Peterborough, after playing 39 games for the club.

Motherwell

On 7 October 2020, Chapman was announced as a new signing by Scottish Premiership club

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, with manager Stephen Robinson describing him as being "experienced cover and competition to Trevor" (Carson). He was released by the club at the end of the 2020–21 season.

Gillingham

On 6 July 2021, Chapman returned to England to join League One side Gillingham following his release from Motherwell. Chapman was released by the club following relegation to League Two at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Stevenage

On 23 May 2022, Chapman signed for League Two side

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, playing under Steve Evans for a third time in the career with the manager having signed him at both Peterborough United and Gillingham.

Non-League career

In February 2023, Chapman signed for National League side

after finding limited opportunities to play in Steve Evans' Stevenage side. He was released in December 2023 and signed for

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side Retford United. Three weeks later, without Retford having played a game in the intervening period, he joined

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of the National League North. In March 2024, he joined Handsworth. On 5 June 2024, Chapman joined National League North side

Personal life

On 2 April 2018, Chapman was involved in a car accident prior to Accrington's match against Notts County, and was taken to hospital as a result.

Career statistics

Honours

Accrington Stanley *

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: 2017–18 Individual *

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: League Two 2017–18

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chapman, Aaron 1990 births Living people Footballers from Birmingham, West Midlands English men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Chesterfield F.C. players Belper Town F.C. players Chester F.C. players Accrington Stanley F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Peterborough United F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Motherwell F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players Stevenage F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players Retford United F.C. players Boston United F.C. players Handsworth F.C. players Worksop Town F.C. players Hereford F.C. players Northern Premier League players National League (English football) players English Football League players Scottish Professional Football League players Northern Counties East Football League players Black British sportsmen