Bolton Wanderers Livesey started his career at
Bolton Wanderers, and made his league debut at the
Reebok in a 3–2 defeat versus
Liverpool at 17 (one of the youngest
Premiership and Wanderers players ever). He only made one more league appearance and a couple of cup appearances, and joined
Rochdale and
Notts County on loan in 2003 and 2004, respectively. After this, he joined
Blackpool on loan, but in his debut he suffered a serious injury and returned to the Trotters.
Carlisle United On Christmas Eve 2004, Livesey signed for
Carlisle United, who were then in the
Conference and since joining has played a major part in the club's rise to
League One and in August 2007, signed a contract extension until 2010. Livesey was named in the
League One 2007–08 team of the year. He was also awarded the captaincy due to
Paul Thirlwell's injury problems. On 4 June 2012, Livesey signed a new 1-year deal with Carlisle United with the option of a further year. In 2014, he was released.
Wrexham On 31 January 2014, Livesey joined
Wrexham on loan for the rest of the season.
Barrow In 2014 Livesey signed for
Barrow, helping the club to win the Conference North title on the final day of the 2014–15 season in a 3–2 win at
Lowestoft Town. Following the departure of Simon Grand at the end of the 2015–16 season Livesey was made the club captain, but was released when his contract expired at the end of 2016–17.
Salford City After this release from Barrow, he joined
Salford City on a two-year contract.
Chester (loan) On 26 July 2018 he joined
Chester on a season-long loan along with fellow player
Anthony Dudley, reuniting them with their former Salford managers. At the end of the season, Chester confirmed both players had returned to their parent club.
Chester In May 2019 it was confirmed that Livesey would join Chester on a one-year contract upon the expiration of his contract with Salford City on 1 July 2019. On 24 November 2021, following the departure of joint managers Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley, UEFA B Licensed coach Livesey was placed in temporary charge of the team. On 1 May 2022, Livesey confirmed that he would retire from football at the end of the
2021–22 season. He confirmed that he would be starting a job at a school in September 2022. ==Career statistics==