An England under-17 international, he had a number of clubs as a young player, spending time at Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool and Leicester City, before making his debut in the Football League on loan at Burton Albion in October 2011.
Banton went onto have spells at Braintree Town, Romford and Cray Wanderers before eventually joining Kingstonian ahead of the 2021–22 campaign.He signed with Sittingbourne FC in June 2022.
"[27] Banton made his debut in a 0–0 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge,[28] and scored both goals in a 2–1 win at Aldershot Town a week later.
[44] He helped the "Pilgrims" to reach the League Two play-offs in 2014–15, and scored against Wycombe Wanderers in the semi-final first leg at Home Park, though Plymouth lost the tie 5–3 on aggregate.
[46] In June 2015, Banton joined League Two side Wycombe Wanderers on a one-year contract after impressing manager Gareth Ainsworth in the play-off semi-final encounter against the club.
[47][48] However, having found first-team opportunities hard to come by, in October he moved on loan to Hartlepool United after being described by manager Ronnie Moore as a "winner".
[54] On 13 February 2016, following a successful trial, Banton joined fellow League Two side Notts County on a deal for the remainder of the 2015–16 campaign.
[55] Three days later, Banton made his Notts County in their 3–2 away victory against Hartlepool United, featuring for 76 minutes before being replaced by Adam Campbell.
[60] Within his first week at Partick Thistle, Banton suffered an injury which ruled him out for the rest of the season and he therefore, failed to make an appearance for the Jags.
[63] After struggling with a thigh injury, Banton made his Woking debut on 19 August 2017, during their league tie against Leyton Orient, replacing Bobson Bawling in the 2–0 defeat.
[64] On 2 September 2017, Banton scored his first Woking goal courtesy of an error by Macclesfield Town goalkeeper Shwan Jalal, during the Cards' 3–1 victory.
[66] On 16 May 2018, during the unveiling of new manager Alan Dowson, it was announced by the director of football, Geoff Chapple, that Banton's two-year deal had been terminated.
[67] Following his release from Woking, Banton joined newly relegated National League South side Torquay United on a one-year deal.
[70] When the UK entered a second lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Cray Wanderers were unable to play, so Banton went on dual-registration with Braintree Town.
[72] In February 2022, he signed for Isthmian League rivals Bishop's Stortford on loan, with 'The Blues sat in the play-off places on the hunt for promotion.