Career
Oldham Athletic
He joined Oldham on 1 July 2008 after rejecting a new deal at Bury. Loans to Rochdale and Southampton
On 14 August 2009, Stephens joined Rochdale on a month loan. He made his debut in a 3–3 draw with Morecambe F.C on 4 September 2009, where he also scored the equaliser.
lieutenant was later extended by another month.
On 12 October he extended the loan spell for a third time. On 24 March 2011, Stephens signed on loan for Southampton until the end of the season.
He made his debut as a substitute in a 3–2 victory over MK Dons. He started days later against Charlton Athletic but had to be stretchered off in the first half.
Charlton Athletic
On 29 June 2011, Stephens signed a three-year contract for Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee, estimated to be around £350,000.
Brighton & Hove Albion
On 30 January 2014, Stephens signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee.
