Jackson Smith (footballer)
Jackson William Smith (born 14 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Walsall.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jackson William Smith[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 October 2001 | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Walsall | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Kettering Town (loan) | 31 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Walsall (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2023– | Walsall | 23 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:41, 27 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
After playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Kettering Town, Smith moved on loan to Walsall in January 2023.[2][3] The move was welcomed by Walsall's first-choice goalkeeper Owen Evans.[4] He made his debut on 29 April 2023, appearing as a half-time substitute for the injured Evans, and his performance was praised by manager Mat Sadler.[5]
He signed for Walsall on a permanent deal in July 2023.[6]
Career statistics
- As of match played 27 April 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2021–22[7] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23[8] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Kettering Town (loan) | 2021–22[9] | National League North | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 0 | ||
| Walsall (loan) | 2022–23[8] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Walsall | 2023–24[10] | League Two | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Career total | 56 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 65 | 0 | ||
- Appearance for U21 team in EFL Trophy
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
References
- "EFL – Squad List 2023/24: Walsall – In Squad Players" (PDF). English Football League. p. 142. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- "Walsall sign Wolves keeper Smith on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- Drury, Jonny. "Walsall sign Wolves keeper Jackson Smith on loan until end of season". www.expressandstar.com.
- Jenkins, Paul. "Walsall's Owen Evans happy with his new goalkeeping pal". www.expressandstar.com.
- Jenkins, Paul. "Mat Sadler praises Walsall's Jackson Smith on EFL debut". www.expressandstar.com.
- "Walsall sign goalkeeper Smith from Wolves" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- "Games played by Jackson Smith in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- "Games played by Jackson Smith in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- Jackson Smith at Soccerway
- "Games played by Jackson Smith in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- "Isaac Hutchinson takes home three awards at end of season presentation". Walsall FC. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
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