Housham played as a midfielder from 1993 to 2007, notably in the Football League for Scunthorpe United where he was part of the club that triumphed in the 1998/1999 Division Three Play-offs.
During the 2012–13 season Trinity reached the semi-final of the FA Trophy having defeated Barrow in the quarter finals.
The Blues were drawn against Conference Premier promotion contenders Wrexham and despite drawing level they were beaten 3–1 away in the first leg.
[2] The following week Trinity came from behind to win 2–1 in the second leg, but despite applying a lot of pressure in the final stages they were unable to get a third goal to take the tie into extra time.
[4] On 6 June 2016, Housham was appointed manager of newly promoted National League club North Ferriby United.