Rio Joel Shipston (born 7 November 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre midfielder for Cork City on loan from EFL Championship Sheffield Wednesday.
[3][4] Shipston joined Sheffield Wednesday at the age of 7, and would make his senior debut against Leicester City U21 on 18 October 2022[5] before signing his first pro contract on 14 December 2022.
[6][7] Manager Darren Moore would say "He's got wonderful size, good awareness, and he reads the play really well.
[8] He made his first league appearance against Cambridge United on 2 January 2023, coming off the bench in a 5-0 win.
[10] On 13 January 2025, Shipston joined Cork City on loan until the end of June.