David Perkins

Morecambe

Perkins started his career with Morecambe, for whom he played 170 league games.

Rochdale

In 2007, he moved to League Two side Rochdale. On 17 May 2008 he scored a deflected goal from 30 yards which put Rochdale level on aggregate with Darlington in a semi-final play-off, during which he was later shown a red card. Rochdale went through on penalties. Rochdale appealed to his red card which was rejected by the FA, meaning he missed the League Two play-off final against Stockport County at Wembley Stadium and also the first four games of the 2008–09 season.

Colchester United

Perkins signed for Colchester United on 8 July 2008 for an undisclosed six-figure fee, citing the potential of another promotion push as the leading reason for his move to the U's.

Chesterfield

On 2 October 2009 Perkins signed on loan for Chesterfield.

Stockport County

On 18 January 2010 he signed on loan for Stockport on a deal until the end of the season.

Return to Colchester

After becoming an outcast in the U's squad under Aidy Boothroyd his career at the club looked bleak until John Ward was appointed as new boss in May 2010. After regaining his first team place and making over 40 appearances Perkins was being scouted by a number of Championship clubs. At the end of the season with Colchester he won four awards: Player of the Year; Player's Player of the Year; CUSA (Colchester United Supporters' Association) Home Player of the Year and…

On 10 November 2022, Perkins was appointed first team coach and Under 23s manager at Exeter City. In February 2026, Perkins returned to former club Wigan Athletic as first-team coach, following head coach Gary Caldwell from Exeter City.

As of match played 24 September 2024

Wigan Athletic

League One: 2015–16, 2017–18 Tranmere Rovers

EFL League Two play-offs: 2019 Individual

Barnsley Player of the Year: 2012–13