Scott James Wootton (born 12 September 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.

Born in Birkenhead, Wirral, Wootton began his career with Tranmere Rovers before joining Liverpool at the age of 13.

[7] On 1 July 2011, Wootton joined teammate Ryan Tunnicliffe at Peterborough United, with a loan contract confirmed later in the month.

[12] On 2 October he made his UEFA Champions League debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for Jonny Evans in a 2–1 win against CFR Cluj.

[16] However, his loan spell was cut short when he picked up a hamstring injury that ruled him out for a number of weeks, forcing a return to his parent club.

[21] On 27 August 2013, Wootton made his Leeds United debut in the League Cup, scoring in 3–1 victory over Doncaster Rovers.

[24] After an impressive run of form for Rotherham United, a permanent transfer was blocked at the last minute on 15 January 2015 by Leeds owner Massimo Cellino.

[30] On 10 May 2016, Yorkshire Evening Post revealed that Wootton was set to be released by the club, amid confusion over a contract extension announced on 23 February 2015, believed to be until 2017, that paperwork was never actually finalised.

[32] Wootton made his debut for the club on 9 August 2016 in his more natural position of centre back, captaining a young Dons' side in a 2–3 EFL Cup first round away win against League Two team Newport County.

[34] On 30 August 2016, during an EFL Trophy group stage tie against Barnet, Wootton suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

[36] On 27 June 2018, following his release from Milton Keynes Dons, Wootton signed for League One club Plymouth Argyle effective from 1 July 2018.

[46] On 7 January 2022, following his release from Morecambe, Wootton agreed to join A-League side Wellington Phoenix for the remainder of their season.