Elliot Watt

Early career

Watt began his career at Liverpool before moving to Blackburn Rovers due to travelling problems. He then moved to hometown club Preston North End. He signed his first professional contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers in November 2017. He made his Wolves debut on 28 August 2018 in the EFL Cup against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, starting in the 2–0 second round win. He was replaced on 62 minutes by future Portuguese international Pedro Goncalves. On 1 January 2020, Watt joined Carlisle United on loan until the end of the season. His first appearance for the club was in a 2–2 draw against Cardiff City in the FA Cup, playing the full 90 minutes.

Bradford City

On 27 July 2020, Watt joined League Two side Bradford City on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. In November 2020 he was one of a number of young Bradford City players playing in the first team who were praised by manager Stuart McCall. He was one of seven players offered a new contract by Bradford City at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Salford City

On 27 June 2022, it was announced that he would sign for fellow League Two side Salford City, signing a two-year contract. Along with teammate Ibou Touray, Watt was named in the EFL League Two Team of the Season for the 2022–23 season.

Burton Albion

On 12 June 2024, English EFL League One club Burton Albion announced that they had agreed terms to sign Watt following the expiry of his contract at Salford.

St…

Aged 18, Watt was selected by head coach Scot Gemmill to the Scotland U21 squad for the 2018 Toulon Tournament. The team lost to Turkey in a penalty shoot-out and finished fourth.

As of matches played 2 January 2026

Individual

EFL League Two Team of the Season: 2022–23 PFA Team of the Year: 2022–23 League Two PFA League Two Fans' Player of the Year: 2022–23