New ZealandPayne has helped his clubs achieve promotion from League Two, including with Cheltenham Town in the 2020–21 season. He has also earned individual recognition for his consistent performances at the lower-league level.
Tim Payne is a professional footballer who primarily plays as a right-back. He has spent much of his career in the English lower leagues, notably with Cheltenham Town and Newport County. Payne is known for his versatility and defensive reliability.
Tim Payne is a solid defensive full-back who prioritizes positioning and tackling over attacking forays. He is strong in one-on-one situations and reads the game well, though he offers limited threat going forward. His work rate and discipline make him a dependable option in a back four.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 536 |
| 25/26 | A-League Men | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 868 |
| 24/25 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 252 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 159 |
| 24/25 | A-League Men | 20 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1698 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179 |
| 23/24 | A-League Men Finals Series | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 201 |
| 23/24 | A-League Men | 23 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1867 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 393 |
| 22/23 | A-League Men Finals Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 22/23 | A-League Men | 23 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1929 |
| 21/22 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 176 |
| 21/22 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141 |
| 21/22 | A-League Men Finals Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 21/22 | A-League Men | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2017 |
| 2025 | Australia Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 135 |
| 2024 | OFC Nations Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 191 |
| 2024 | Australia Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Australia Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 |
| 2022 | Australia Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 126 |
| 2021 | Australia Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2019 | Australia Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| 2018 | Intercontinental Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 |
| 2017 | Confederations Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | USL Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | USL Championship | 21 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1535 |
| 2015 | US Open Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 |
| 2013 | U19-OFC-Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | U20 World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 2011 | U20 World Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 2011 | U17 World Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 2011 | U17-OFC-Championship | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 318 |
| 20/21 | A-League Men | 26 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2302 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 |
| 19/20 | A-League Men Finals Series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | A-League Men | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1344 |
| 18/19 | ISPS Handa Premiership-Playoffs (- 2021) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 18/19 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1489 |
| 17/18 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | ISPS Handa Premiership-Playoffs (- 2021) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 16 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1440 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 16/17 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 16 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1399 |
| 16/17 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 14/15 | OFC President's Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 14/15 | Charity Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 14/15 | ISPS Handa Premiership-Playoffs (- 2021) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 897 |
| 14/15 | FIFA Club World Cup | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 420 |
| 14/15 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117 |
| 13/14 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Premier League 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 770 |
| 13/14 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 13/14 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | U21 Premier League Qualificationsgroup 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 659 |
| 12/13 | Premier League 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 477 |
| 12/13 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 11/12 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 396 |
| 11/12 | OFC-Champions League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | Charity Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | Premier Reserve League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| 11/12 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 11/12 | FA Youth Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| 10/11 | OFC-Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 10/11 | ISPS Handa Premiership-Playoffs (- 2021) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118 |
| 10/11 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 160 |
| 09/10 | OFC-Champions League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | ISPS Handa Premiership-Playoffs (- 2021) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |