Tipton started his career at Oldham Athletic moving up through the Youth ranks and making his debut aged just 17.
[citation needed] After his time at Bury came to an end he dropped out of the Football League and joined Conference North side Hyde United.
[7] On 13 September 2010 Tipton scored a hat trick helping Dundalk win 5–1 against league toppers Shamrock Rovers [1].
[citation needed] On 24 March 2016, Tipton, having had trouble recovering from a knee injury, left Ballymena.
[citation needed] Upon leaving the club, he stated that he was keen to explore alternative options in football.