Scunthorpe United Born in Nottingham, Stanton began his career with
Scunthorpe United, A former Scunthorpe United trainee, he scored one goal for the club, his strike coming against
Lincoln City in the 2003 League Two Play Off Semi Final. In January 2008, he signed a two-year contract extension.
Burton Albion Stanton joined
Burton Albion in a two-year contract in July 2010, after he rejected the offer of a new deal from Rochdale. He agreed a new one-year contract in May 2012. After 62 appearances in 3 seasons, Stanton was released at the end of the 2012–2013 season.
Grantham Town He joined Grantham Town ahead of the 2013/14 Northern Premier League season, where he was named as an unused sub on the opening day.
Corby Town Stanton joined
Corby Town in January 2014. He made his Corby Town debut away at Weymouth. ==Career statistics==