Isaac Hutchinson (born 10 April 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Doncaster Rovers.
Early and personal life Born in Eastbourne, Hutchinson attended Cavendish School.
His brother Jake is also a professional footballer.
Career Southend United Hutchinson began his career with Ratton Rangers. After eight years with Brighton & Hove Albion, Hutchinson joined Southend United in the summer of 2018 following a trial, turning down a move to Sparta Prague in the process. He made his senior debut on 4 September 2018 in the EFL Trophy, scoring a goal. He made his Football League debut on 15 December 2018.
Derby County Hutchinson signed a two-year deal with Derby County on 2 October 2020, joining the club's under-23 side. He made his senior debut for the club in an FA Cup defeat to Chorley on 9 January 2021, captaining the side, before joining League Two side Forest Green Rovers on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season two days later. He made 10 appearances on loan at Forest Green.
Hutchinson made his league debut for Derby as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with Huddersfield Town in the opening match of the 2021–22 season on 7 August 2021. He scored his first goal for the club in an EFL Cup tie against Salford City on 10 August 2021.
On 31 January 2022, Hutchinson joined League Two club Crawley Town on loan until the end of the season.
Walsall In June 2022 it was announced that he would join Walsall on 1 July 2022.
On 14 October 2023, Hutchinson scored a first career hat-trick in a 4–1 victory over Gillingham, later describing it as the "best day" of his life. He was Walsall's Player of the Year for the 2023–24 season.
Bristol Rovers On 24 June 2024, Hutchinson signed for Bristol Rovers on a three-year deal with the option for a further season, the League One club having triggered the compensation release clause in his contract. On 20 August 2024, his third appearance of the season, he scored his first goal for the club, opening the scoring from the edge of the box in a 3–3 EFL Trophy Group Stage draw with Tottenham Hotspur U21. Having struggled for game time in the early months of the season, the replacement of manager Matt Taylor with Iñigo Calderón in December 2024 saw Hutchinson begin to feature more regularly.
Cheltenham Town (loans) On 1 September 2025, Hutchinson joined League Two club Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan. Following the move, Hutchinson and his family were subjected to abuse from a portion of the Bristol Rovers fanbase. On 6 September he made his debut for the club, scoring a free-kick just one minute into the match in a 1–0 victory over Accrington Stanley.
Hutchinson impressed across the first-half of the season with Cheltenham, scoring seven goals in his first fourteen appearances. With his parent club struggling, ending 2025 just one point above the League Two relegation zone, new Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans confirmed his intention to recall Hutchinson upon the opening of the January transfer window. However, Hutchinson stated that he wanted to remain with Cheltenham for the remainder of the season.
On 6 January 2026, he was officially recalled by his parent club. He returned on loan to Cheltenham Town in February 2026. After continuing his impressive form with the club over the second-half of the season, he was named in the League Two Team of the Season.
Following the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, Hutchinson was named as one of seven players available to depart Bristol Rovers on either a permanent or loan transfer.
Doncaster Rovers On 20 July 2026, Hutchinson signed for League One club Doncaster Rovers on a two-year deal for an undisclosed six-figure fee, with the option for a further year.
Hutchinson made his Doncaster debut on 8 August 2026, against Stockport County in the EFL Cup. Hutchinson scored his first goal for the club on 25 August 2026, against Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSouthend United2018–19League One800000411212019–20League One2211010102512020–21League Two2000100030Total321102051402Derby County2020–21Championship00100000102021–22Championship1000210031Total1010210041Forest Green Rovers (loan)2020–21League Two100000000100Crawley Town (loan)2021–22League Two192000000192Walsall2022–23League Two4474120305382023–24League Two46124110225315Total901982305210623Bristol Rovers2024–25League One3743000324362025–26League Two81001021112Total455301053548Cheltenham Town (loan)2025–26League Two34152300003618Doncaster Rovers2026–27League One72002120113Career total2384415510217628057
Honours Individual Walsall Supporters' Player of the Season: 2023–24 Walsall Goal of the Season: 2023–24 EFL League Two Team of the Season: 2025–26
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