Steve Basham

Steven Brian Basham was born on December 2, 1977, in Southampton, England. He began his football career in the youth ranks of Southampton FC from 1994 to 1996, subsequently joining their senior team. Basham’s professional career saw him play as a Centre-Forward for multiple clubs across various English leagues. He made 19 Premier League appearances for Southampton, notably scoring his only goal for the club in a 2-0 victory against Blackburn Rovers in November 1998, a result that led to the resignation of then-Blackburn manager Roy Hodgson.

Following his time at Southampton, Basham moved to Preston North End for £200,000 after a successful loan period. He contributed to Preston’s promotion to Division One in the 1999-2000 season. However, his tenure at Preston was affected by injuries, including a broken leg, leading to his release in 2002. After leaving Preston, Basham signed with Oxford United, where he made 187 appearances and scored 49 goals over five seasons. His time at Oxford United included the club’s relegation to non-league football at the end of the 2005-06 season, and his final season was also impacted by significant injuries.

Basham later joined Exeter City in 2007, where he was part of the squad that achieved promotion to League Two (2007-08) and then direct promotion to League One (2008-09). He subsequently signed with Luton Town in 2009 and had a loan spell at Hayes & Yeading United. In 2011, he joined Oxford City, where he played until 2014, when he retired from professional football. Since retirement, Basham has worked in accountancy, notably as Finance Director at Paul Basham Associates, and maintains connections with football, serving as a matchday ambassador for Oxford United.