Wilkins began his career as an apprentice at
Chelsea and departed in 1978 without making a senior appearance. He joined
Third Division club
Brentford on trial during the
1978–79 pre-season and made his professional debut in a
League Cup match early in the regular season. He departed
Griffin Park a short time afterwards and embarked on a career in
non-League football, playing for
Dagenham,
Walthamstow Avenue,
Ruislip Manor,
Hayes,
Chesham United and
Hendon. While with
Isthmian League Premier Division club Hendon, Wilkins moved to
Fourth Division club
Peterborough United on non-contract terms in early 1985. which came in a 2–0
Football League Trophy Southern Section first round second leg defeat to rivals
Cambridge United on 5 February. He later played for
Farnborough Town, Ruislip Manor (second spell),
Staines Town and
Walton & Hersham. He also had a spell playing in
New Zealand. == Career statistics ==