Nick Anderton

Born in Preston, Anderton began his career at Preston North End, moving on loan to Chorley in March 2014 alongside Alex Nicholson. He turned professional in May 2014, at the same time as Jack Ryan. He joined Gateshead on loan in October 2014, and Barrow in December 2014, although the latter loan ended early due to injury. He moved on loan to Aldershot Town in August 2015, before returning to Barrow on loan in November 2015. He signed permanently for Barrow in May 2016, signing a two-year contract. In January 2017 he was linked with a transfer to Bradford City, amongst purported interest from other Football League clubs. He signed for Blackpool in June 2017. He moved on loan to Accrington Stanley in August 2018. Anderton signed an eighteen-month contract with Carlisle United on 16 January 2020. Ahead of the 2020–21 season, Anderton was appointed as club captain.

Bristol Rovers

On 26 May 2021, Anderton signed a two-year contract with recently relegated League Two side Bristol Rovers, with effect from 1 July 2021. Anderton made his debut for the club on the opening day of the season, starting as a central defender as Rovers' return to League Two started with a late defeat at Mansfield Town. On 30 October 2021, Anderton opened his account for the club when he scored the only goal as Rovers got an impressive away win at high-flying Harrogate Town with his scuffed effort in the 64th minute settling the match. Anderton played an important role as he achieved a first…

In January 2024, Anderton was appointed assistant head coach of National League club AFC Fylde. On 15 September 2024, AFC Fylde parted company with both manager Chris Beech and Anderton following a poor start to the season.

Bristol Rovers

League Two promotion: 2021–22