Reece Joseph Staunton (born 10 December 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender or defensive midfielder for Spennymoor Town.

[2] He made his senior debut for Bradford City on 7 November 2017, at the age of 15 years 332 days, becoming the club's youngest ever player.

[17] Staunton was praised by club captain Richard O'Donnell after an impressive performance on the opening day of the 2020–21 season.

[19] Later that month he suffered an ankle injury,[20] missing matches before being back in first-team contention towards the end of October.

[21] In November 2020 he was one of a number of young Bradford City players playing in the first team who were praised by manager Stuart McCall.

[24] In July 2021, ahead of the start of the 2021–22 season, Staunton's teammate Niall Canavan told him to remain positive as he continued his rehabilitation from injury.