Benjamin Mark Seymour (born 16 April 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Taunton Town.
Career In April 2017, after progressing through Exeter City's academy, Seymour signed his first professional contract with the club. On 18 July 2017, Seymour signed for National League South club Weston-super-Mare on loan. Seymour made eight appearances for Weston-super-Mare, joining Southern League West club Bideford at the culmination of his loan with Weston-super-Mare. At Bideford, Seymour scored 21 league goals in 33 games during the 2017–18 season. Ahead of the 2018–19 season, Seymour returned to the National League South, signing for Gloucester City on loan. After one goal in twelve appearances for the club, Seymour joined Southern League club Dorchester Town on loan, scoring 14 goals in 26 games in the remainder of the season for the club. On 13 August 2019, Seymour made his professional debut for Exeter, starting in a 4–1 EFL Cup loss against Coventry City. He then made his league debut as a late substitute in a 2–2 draw against Leyton Orient. He scored his first goal for Exeter in an EFL Trophy tie against Swindon Town on 6 October 2020.
On 30 September 2021, Seymour along with Jordan Dyer joined National League club Yeovil Town on a one-month loan deal.
On 21 January 2022, Seymour joined National League South side Bath City on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. Following Exeter's promotion at the end of the 2021–22 season, Seymour was released by the club.
Following his release from Exeter City, Seymour signed for Southern League Premier Division South side Plymouth Parkway.
On 24 May 2023, Seymour agreed to join National League South side, Hampton & Richmond Borough ahead of the 2023–24 campaign. He was awarded the National League South Player of the Month award for October 2023 having scored four goals across the month.
On 13 June 2024, Seymour joined fellow National League South side Torquay United. In November 2024, he joined Bath City on a one-month loan deal.
On 27 June 2025, Seymour Joined Taunton Town on a season long loan from National League South side Torquay United. On 7 January 2026, Seymour signed permanently for Taunton Town agreeing an 18-month deal.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsExeter City2017–18League Two00000000002018–19League Two00000000002019–20League Two1103010802302020–21League Two3312010323932021–22League Two6000102090Total5015030132713Weston-super-Mare (loan)2017–18National League South8010—0090Bideford (loan)2017–18Southern League West Division3321——223523Gloucester City (loan)2018–19National League South12100—00121Dorchester Town (loan)2018–19Southern League Premier Division South261400—673221Yeovil Town (loan)2021–22National League4020—0060Bath City (loan)2021–22National League South110——00110Plymouth Parkway2022–23Southern League Premier Division South372053—444627Hampton & Richmond Borough2023–24National League South411421—314616Torquay United2024–25National League South12110—001312025–26National League South0000—0000Total12110—00131Bath City (loan)2024–25National League South50——0050AFC Totton (loan)2024–25Southern League Premier Division South202——20222Taunton Town (loan)2025–26Southern League Premier Division South21730—10257Taunton Town2025–26Southern League Premier Division South82———82Career total28883194303116341103
Honours Individual National League South Player of the Month: October 2023
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