Scott Wharton

In October 2015, Wharton signed his first professional contract for two years and six months at Blackburn Rovers. In August 2016, he made his first team debut for Blackburn in the 2–2 draw against Burton Albion. He scored his first goal for Blackburn in a 4–3 EFL Cup win against Crewe Alexandra on 23 August 2016. Wharton was on loan at Lincoln City through much of 2018 and, as a result, was cup-tied for Lincoln's win in the 2018 EFL Trophy Final. In January 2019, he joined Bury on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season. In July 2019 he joined Northampton Town on loan until the end of the season. Whilst on loan at Northampton Town, He was awarded the PFA Fans' League Two Player of the month award for November 2019.

As of match played 22 April 2026

Wharton attended Ribblesdale High School, leaving at 16 in 2014.

Scott's younger brother, Adam Wharton, is also a professional footballer who plays for Crystal Palace and the England national team.