James Samuel Morton (born 22 April 1999) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Southend United.

He has played professionally in the Football League for Bristol City, Forest Green Rovers, Grimsby Town and Gillingham.

[7] After signing a four-year deal with Bristol City in summer 2019, Morton joined Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan,[3] making his EFL League Two debut when he played the entire match against Oldham Athletic on the opening day of the 2019–20 season.

[9] On 31 December 2020, following the departure of manager Ian Holloway, Morton and fellow Bristol City teammate Owura Edwards were recalled from their loan spells at Grimsby.

[14] On 23 September 2022, Morton returned to National League South club Bath City on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.