Thomas Leak (born 31 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chester on loan from National League club Boston United. He has previously played for Walsall and had loan spells at Salisbury and Bath City.

Career

Walsall

Born in Burton upon Trent,[2] Leak joined Walsall's youth set-up in April 2015.[3] After signing his first professional contract with the club in summer 2019,[4] he joined Salisbury on a one-month loan on 10 October 2019.[5][4] He scored once in six appearances on loan at the club.[6] He returned to Salisbury in late November 2019 on a loan until 11 January 2020.[4] In January 2020, his loan was extended until March.[7] He returned to Walsall in March 2020,[8] having scored once in 15 appearances in his second loan spell at the club.[6]

In July 2020, Leak signed a new contract with Walsall.[9] On 6 October 2020, he joined Bath City on a one-month youth loan.[10] He made 5 league appearances on loan at the club.[2] On 23 March 2020, Leak made his Walsall debut, starting in a 0–0 League Two draw away to Southend United, with Walsall manager Brian Dutton describing Leak's performance as "outstanding".[11][12] He made 6 appearances during the 2020–21 season.[13]

Leak was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.[14]

Kidderminster Harriers

On 10 June 2022, Leak agreed to join National League North club Kidderminster Harriers upon the expiration of his Walsall contract.[15] On 18 May 2023, it was announced that Tom would be released upon the conclusion of his contract following the club's promotion.[16]

Boston United

On 26 May 2023 it was announced that Leak had signed for the National League North side for the 2023-24 season.[17]

In February 2025, Leak joined National League North side Chester on loan for the remainder of the season.[18]

Personal life

Leak is the brother of fellow footballer Ryan who plays for Scottish Premier League team, Ross County.

Career statistics

As of 21 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Walsall 2019–20[19] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020–21[13] League Two 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
2021–22[20] League Two 6 0 0 0 1 0 2[a] 0 9 0
Total 12 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 15 0
Salisbury (loan) 2019–20[6] Southern League Premier Division South 16 2 0 0 — 5[b] 0 21 2
Bath City (loan) 2020–21[2] National League South 5 0 2 0 — 0 0 7 0
Kidderminster Harriers 2022–23[2] National League North 10 1 0 0 — 0 0 10 1
Alfreton Town (loan) 2022–23[2] National League North 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 0
Boston United 2023–24[2] National League North 29 3 0 0 — 1[b] 0 30 3
2024–25[2] National League 17 0 2 0 — 6[c] 25 0
Total 46 3 2 0 0 0 7 0 55 3
Career total 89 6 4 0 1 0 14 0 108 6
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  3. ^ Two appearances in FA Trophy, four apperances in National League Cup

Honours

Kidderminster Harriers

Boston United

  • National League North play-offs: 2024[21]

References

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Walsall" (PDF). English Football League. p. 72. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "T. Leak". Soccerway. DAZN Group. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Tom Leak". saddlers.co.uk. Walsall F.C. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Keen, Liam (29 November 2019). "Walsall youngster Tom Leak re-joins Salisbury on loan". Express & Star. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Tom Leak joins Salisbury on-loan". saddlers.co.uk. Walsall F.C. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  6. ^ a b c "Tom Leak profile". aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk. Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  7. ^ Keen, Liam (10 January 2020). "Walsall defender Tom Leak extends Salisbury loan until March". Express & Star. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  8. ^ Pearson, Ian (7 March 2020). "Tom Leak's Finale". salisburyfc.co.uk. Salisbury F.C. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  9. ^ Keen, Liam (8 July 2020). "Tom Leak signs new Walsall contract". Express & Star. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Tom Leak heads out on loan". saddlers.co.uk. Walsall F.C. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  11. ^ Keen, Liam (23 March 2021). "Southend 0 Walsall 0 - Report". Express & Star. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  12. ^ Keen, Liam (24 March 2021). "Walsall starlet Tom Leak was ready to answer the boss's call". Express & Star. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  13. ^ a b "Games played by Tom Leak in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  14. ^ "Retained and Released list confirmed". www.saddlers.co.uk. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  15. ^ "Tom Leak to join squad". harriers.co.uk. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  16. ^ https://harriers.co.uk/news/2023/05/18/squad-update-2022-23/
  17. ^ https://twitter.com/bostonunited/status/1662174569732493312?t=nP9mXaZc9U1pKVG958pVhw&s=19
  18. ^ "Tom Leak joins the Blues on loan from Boston United!". chesterfc.com. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  19. ^ "Games played by Tom Leak in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  20. ^ "Games played by Tom Leak in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  21. ^ "Match Report: Brackley Town 1–2 Boston United". Boston United FC. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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