STEVE Seddon's move to Oxford United finally went through this afternoon after the deal was delayed by the player catching Covid.

He is the club's fourth summer signing, joining fellow new recruits Marcus McGuane, Ryan Williams and Billy Bodin. 

Full story: Steve Seddon joins Oxford United

Here are some key details about the attacking left-back.

Basics:

  • Date of birth: December 25, 1997 (age 23).
  • Nationality: English.
  • Preferred position(s): Left back, wing back.
  • Preferred foot: Left.
  • Length of United contract: Three years.

CV:

  • Birmingham City (-2021, joined as trainee).
  • Stevenage (2018-19, loan).
  • AFC Wimbledon (2019, loan).
  • Portsmouth (2020, loan).
  • AFC Wimbledon (2020-21, loan).
  • Career club appearances: 92.
  • Career club goals: 8.
  • Last season: 26 appearances, one goal.

Did you know?

  • Seddon came through Reading's youth academy, before moving to Birmingham City aged 16.
  • He provided a match-winning assist on his Blues debut, crossing for Kristian Pedersen to score the only goal at Brentford in August 2019.
  • Seddon has experience operating as a wing-back, finishing last season there for Birmingham in the Championship.

What Birmingham fans are saying:

Video:

Watch Seddon grab an assist on his Birmingham City debut on the opening day of the 2019/20 season (1:40).

Video: YouTube/Brentford Football Club.

Statistics from Soccerbase and whoscored.com.