Early career Carson spent eight years in the
Academy at
Liverpool, before being released at the age of fourteen. He joined the
Academy at
Burnley following a four-week trial.
Accrington Stanley On 5 July 2021, Carson completed a successful trial to sign a one-year contract with
EFL League One club
Accrington Stanley. On 15 October 2022, he joined
Northern Premier League Premier Division club
Stalybridge Celtic on a one-month loan. He left Accrington on 31 January 2023.
Reading Carson signed a short-term deal with
EFL Championship club
Reading on 15 February 2023 following a successful trial period. He signed a new contract in the summer. He made his first-team debut for the club on 8 August 2023, in a 4–0 win at
Millwall in the
EFL Cup. On 8 May 2024, Reading announced that Carson would be released in the summer once his contract expired.
Grimsby Town Carson signed for
EFL League Two side
Grimsby Town in June 2024 on a two-year deal. He made his first appearance for the club as a substitute in a 5-1 loss in the
EFL Cup against
Sheffield Wednesday on 27 August 2024. On 21 February 2025, Carson joined National League North side
Alfreton Town on an initial one-month loan deal. He then went back out on loan on 27 March 2025 to National League North team
Radcliffe F.C. On 7 May 2025, Grimsby announced the player had been transfer listed. He departed the club by mutual consent on 10 September 2025.
Boston United On 12 September 2025, Carson joined
National League club
Boston United, initially on a short-term deal until January 2026 but on 15 January 2026, the club announced he had signed an extension until the end of the season. ==Style of play==