Career
N ottinghamshire County
In 2009, Fairclough went on a short term loan to Ilkeston Town. On 10 May 2010, it was announced that he had been released by N ottinghamshire County along with seven other players. Hinckley United
He then signed for Hinckley United on 7 August 2010.
Rocester
On 5 March 2010, he joined Rocester in the Midland Football Alliance on loan from Hinckley United.
Eastwood Town
Ahead of the 2011-2012 season, he linked up with Eastwood Town, but he was out of favor and football was hard to come by. Boston United
In September 2011 the pacy forward joined Boston United rather than a reported move back to Rocester.
He had a slow start at the club but eventually settled in and has become a fans favorite among the pilgrims supporters. Belper Town
In August 2015 it was announced that Fairclough had signed for Belper Town and he made his debut against Carlton Town on 20/8/15.
Lincoln United
During October 2015 Lincoln United announced the signing of Ben Fairclough from Belper Town.