Charlie Birch

Charlie Mark Birch (born 23 October 2001) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Appalachian FC.

Charlie Birch

Personal information
Full name	Charlie Mark Birch[1]
Date of birth	(2001-10-23) 23 October 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Carlisle, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.86 m)[2]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Appalachian FC
Youth career
0000–2019	Carlisle United
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–2024	Chowan Hawks
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2021	Carlisle United	1	(0)
2020	→ Kendal Town (loan)	11	(1)
2021–2022	Annan Athletic	7	(0)
2022	Penrith
2022–2023	Workington	30	(0)
2024–	Appalachian FC
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:41, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Early and personal life

Birch was born in Carlisle,^[3] as the son of former professional footballer Mark Birch.^[4]

Career

Birch started his career at Carlisle United and made his debut for the club on 21 December 2019 as a substitute in a 3–0 defeat away to Colchester United.^[5] In February 2020, he was offered a professional contract with the club, signing a one-year contract with the club.^[6][7] Birch was very excited to be offered a professional contract, stating that he was 'over the moon'.^[8] In September 2020, Birch joined Northern Premier League Division One North West side Kendal Town on a season-long loan deal.^[9] He scored once in 13 appearances for the club before his loan was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[10][4] He was released by the club at the end of his contract in summer 2021.^[11]

On 10 July 2021, Birch signed for Scottish League Two side Annan Athletic; Birch made his debut for the club that same day in a 1–1 Scottish League Cup draw against Airdrieonians, with Birch scoring Annan's third penalty in a 5–4 shoot-out win.^[4]

On 7 January 2022, Birch signed for Northern League Division One side Penrith.^[12] In July 2022, he joined Workington.^[13]

In April 2024, Birch joined National Premier Soccer League SouthEast Conference club Appalachian FC.^[14]

Career statistics

As of match played 27 November 2021

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Carlisle United	2019–20[15]	League Two	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2020–21[16]	League Two	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Kendal Town (loan)	2020–21[10]	Northern Premier League Division One North West	11	1	1	0	—		1[a]	0	13	1
Annan Athletic	2021–22[17]	Scottish League Two	7	0	2	0	4	0	1[b]	0	14	0
Career total			19	1	3	0	4	0	2	0	28	1

1. Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy
2. Appearance(s) in the Scottish Challenge Cup