Career
He came through the youth ranks at Colchester United and also featured for Chelmsford City on loan. Sanderson is a product of the Colchester United academy. He made 10 loan appearances for Chelmsford City in early 2011 before signing his first professional deal with the U"s on 6 May 2011.
He made his debut for the first-team as a late substitute for John-Joe O"Toole the following day in a 2–1 home victory over Bristol Rovers.
Sanderson had to wait for almost three years for his second Colchester United appearances. He came on as an 84th-minute substitute for David Wright in a 2–1 away defeat to Leyton Orient on 1 March 2014.
Following his release from Colchester, Sanderson joined Ebbsfleet United during the summer of 2014, linking up with the club for their pre-season activities. His signing was completed on 5 August 2014.
On 5 June 2015, Sanderson was released by Ebbsfleet United.