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Ross Alan Richard Frank Fitzsimons (born 28 May 1994) is an professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for side Northampton Town.


Playing career

Early career
Fitzsimons began his career at Crystal Palace. On 17 January 2013, he joined side Harrow Borough on an initial one-month loan to replace the departed Elvijs Putnins. He returned to the Isthmian League Premier on a one-month loan at Hendon in December 2013. He made his debut in a 6–0 win at Cray Wanderers on 17 December. He went on to play a total of eight league games and one cup game for the "Greens".

On 10 September 2013, he joined Conference South club Havant & Waterlooville on a one-month loan to provide cover for the injured . He made his debut the "Hawks" he following day in a 2–1 win over Farnborough at West Leigh Park. He made three further appearances for the club before returning to . On 20 March 2014, he joined Farnborough on a one-month loan, and made his debut two days later in a 3–1 victory at Bishop's Stortford. He played a total of ten games for the "Yellows" before returning to the "Eagles". He was released by Crystal Palace in May 2014.

On 1 July 2014, Fitzsimons signed a two-year contract with club Bolton Wanderers. On 16 December 2015, he joined National League South club Bishop's Stortford on a one-month loan. The loan was later extended into a second month, and he made a total of eight appearances for the "Blues". He was released by the "Trotters" in May 2016.

On 16 August 2016, he joined National League club Braintree Town on a short-term deal to stand in for the suspended Jamie Butler. He made his debut for the "Iron" later that day in a 2–1 defeat at Maidstone United. He joined Chelmsford City on 25 August, and manager Rod Stringer released goalkeepers Joe Welch and Colan Balkwell in the week following Fitzsimons's arrival. On 28 March 2017, he kept a clean sheet as Chelmsford beat East Thurrock United 1–0 in the final of the Essex Senior Cup. He made a total of 40 league appearances for the "Clarets", helping the club to qualify for the play-offs with a fourth-place finish; the club reached the play-off final, but were beaten 2–1 by Ebbsfleet United at .


Notts County
On 27 July 2017, Fitzsimons signed with Notts County following a trial period. Manager said that he expected Fitzsimons to challenge for a first team place. Fitzsimons stated that he was looking forwards to working with goalkeeping coach , who he said "has a very effective way of coaching". He made his debut on 8 August, in a 3–3 draw with Scunthorpe United at in the first round of the ; County lost the resulting penalty shoot-out 6–5.

He was offered new contract by Notts County at the end of the 2017–18 season.


Chesterfield (loan)
On 16 January 2020, Fitzsimons joined Chesterfield on loan for the remainder or the 2019–20 season. He was recalled by Notts County on 24 January following an injury to .


Boston United
On 22 August 2020, Fitsimons joined National League North side Boston United on an initial one-year deal. On 11 January 2021, Fitzsimons was awarded the National League North Player of the Month award for December 2020.


Stockport County
On 26 March 2021, Fitzsimons joined National League side Stockport County on a short-term contract.


Weymouth
On 12 July 2021, Fitzsimons joined Weymouth following the expiration of his Stockport contract.


St Joseph's
On 4 July 2022, it was revealed that Fitzsimons had moved to to join St Joseph's, with the goalkeeper being announced as part of their Europa Conference League squad to face Larne. St Joseph's - Larne | Squad Lists UEFA.com. Retrieved 5 July 2022. He kept a clean sheet in both his first games as the Saints recorded an historic 1–0 aggregate victory over their Northern Irish opponents.


Chesterfield
In August 2022, Fitzsimons returned to England, joining National League side Chesterfield on a permanent basis following a short loan spell two years prior. Following defeat in the 2023 play-off final, he departed the club at the end of the 2022–23 season.


Scunthorpe United
On 17 May 2023, Fitzsimons agreed to join recently relegated National League North side Scunthorpe United on a two-year deal.

The 2024–25 season saw Fitzsimons named in the National League North Team of the Year having helped the Iron to promotion through the play-offs. He was offered a new contract following the conclusion of the season.


Northampton Town
On 9 June 2025, Fitzsimons agreed to join League One side Northampton Town on a one-year deal.


Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Crystal Palace2011–120
2012–13Championship0
2013–140
Hendon (loan)2013–140
Havant & Waterlooville (loan)2013–14Conference South0
Farnborough (loan)2013–14Conference South0
Bolton Wanderers2014–15Championship0
2015–16Championship0
Bishop's Stortford (loan)2015–16National League South0
Braintree Town2016–17National League0
Chelmsford City2016–17National League South0
Notts County2017–18League Two0
2018–19League Two0
2019–20National League0
Chesterfield (loan)2019–20National League0
Boston United2020–21National League North0
Stockport County2020–21National League0
Weymouth2021–22National League0


Honours
Chelmsford City
  • Essex Senior Cup: 2017

Scunthorpe United

  • National League North play-offs: 2025

Individual

  • National League North Player of the Month: December 2020
  • National League North Team of the Season: 2024–25

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