 He notably played in the Premier League for Leicester City, he also played in the Football League with Peterborough United, Cambridge United, Blackpool, Lincoln City and Hull City, before finishing his career in Non-league football with Weymouth, Harrogate Town and Hinckley United.During his career he made almost 500 league and cup appearances.Philpott began his career with Peterborough United as an apprentice in 1986.