Jack Kirk Stretton (born 6 September 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Burton Albion.[4]
Club career
Derby County
Stretton made his debut for Derby County as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with Wycombe Wanderers on 28 November 2020.[5]
On 8 March 2021, Stretton joined National League side Stockport County on loan for a month.[6] On 9 March 2021, Stretton came off the bench to score on his debut in 5–0 away win against Solihull Moors.[7]
He scored his first goal for Derby in a 2–1 loss at Peterborough United on 14 August 2021.[8]
On 4 August 2022, Stretton joined EFL League Two club Carlisle United on a season-long loan deal.[9]
Stockport County
On 7 January 2023, Stretton was recalled from his loan at Carlisle[10] to allow him to return to Stockport County for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal.[11]
In July 2023, manager Dave Challinor revealed that Stretton had suffered an ACL injury and would therefore miss the majority of the 2023–24 season.[12]
On 27 September 2024, Stretton joined National League side Oldham Athletic on a short-term loan until January 2025.[13] Having struggled for game time, he was recalled on 24 October 2024,[14] joining Woking on a one-month loan the following week.[15] He was recalled by Stockport County on 31 December 2024.[16] Stretton departed the club on 31 January 2025. [17]
Burton Albion
On 28 February 2025, Stretton joined League One side Burton Albion on a short-term deal until the end of the season.[18]
International career
Stretton has represented Scotland at U19 level.[19]
Career statistics
- As of match played 4 January 2025[20]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Derby County | 2020–21 | Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | Championship | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 12 | 1 | ||
| 2022–23 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | ||
| Stockport County (loan) | 2020–21 | National League | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | |
| Carlisle United (loan) | 2022–23 | League Two | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| Stockport County | 2022–23 | League Two | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 1 | 19 | 3 |
| 2023–24 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| Total | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 8 | ||
| Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2024–25 | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Woking (loan) | 2024–25 | National League | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Career total | 61 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 76 | 12 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in EFL League Two play-offs
- ^ Appearance(s) in National League Cup
Honors
Stockport County
References
- ^ "Club list of registered players: Derby County" (PDF). English Football League. p. 17. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "View Jack Stretton - Derby County". www.dcfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ "Derby County starlet making his mark after being rejected by Nottingham Forest". Derby Telegraph. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ "England - J. Stretton - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ "Derby County 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers". British Broadcasting Corporation. 28 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ "Stretton and Shaw join on loan". Stockport County FC. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Solihull Moors 0–5 Stockport County". BBC Sport. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "Peterborough 2-1 Derby". BBC. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "LOAN: Forward signs for the Blues". www.carlisleunited.co.uk. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "LOAN: Striker recalled by Derby". www.carlisleunited.co.uk. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Stretton returns to Edgeley Park". www.stockportcounty.com. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ @StockportCounty (5 July 2023). "🤕 The manager also confirmed in his pre-season update that Jack Stretton has unfortunately sustained an ACL injury in training, and will miss the majority of the 2023/24 campaign. Stay strong, Stretts! 👊" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 September 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Stretton Strengthens Strike Force". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Stretton Returns To Stockport". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Jack Stretton joins on loan". www.wokingfc.co.uk. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Jack Stretton recalled by Stockport County". www.wokingfc.co.uk. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Richardson, Liam (3 February 2025). "Stretton departs by mutual consent". Stockport County. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "BREWERS SIGN FORWARD JACK STRETTON UNTIL THE END OF THE SEASON". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ "Youngster Stretton on Scotland under-19 duty". www.dcfc.co.uk. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ "Jack Stretton". Soccerbase.
- ^ Richardson, Liam (7 May 2024). "Join us in League One next season". Stockport County.
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