Isaac Hutchinson

Isaac Hutchinson (born 10 April 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Bristol 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, 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.