Jackson Longridge Explained

Jackson Longridge
Fullname:Jackson Longridge[1]
Birth Date:1995 4, df=y
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Hamilton Academical
Clubnumber:3
Years1:2012–2014
Clubs1:Ayr United
Caps1:9
Goals1:0
Years2:2014–2015
Clubs2:Stranraer
Caps2:34
Goals2:1
Years3:2015–2018
Clubs3:Livingston
Caps3:91
Goals3:8
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:Dunfermline Athletic
Caps4:33
Goals4:4
Years5:2019–2021
Clubs5:Bradford City
Caps5:3
Goals5:0
Years6:2020
Clubs6:Torquay United (loan)
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Years7:2021–2023
Clubs7:Livingston
Caps7:25
Goals7:0
Years8:2023
Clubs8:Cove Rangers (loan)
Caps8:9
Goals8:1
Years9:2023–
Clubs9:Hamilton Academical
Caps9:8
Goals9:1
Club-Update:2 October 2023

Jackson Longridge (born 12 April 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Hamilton Academical.

Longridge previously played for Bradford City, Torquay United, Ayr United, Stranraer, Livingston and Dunfermline Athletic.

Career

Longridge made his debut for Ayr United in a First Division match against Dundee, that Ayr won 3–2, winning the 'Man of the Match' award.[2] In the play-off semi-final match, against Airdrie United on 12 May 2012, he was sent off by referee Steven McLean for an over the ball challenge on Ricki Lamie.[3]

On 18 June 2014, he signed for Stranraer. Longridge scored his first senior goal in a 4–2 victory over Forfar Athletic on 10 January 2015. Longridge signed for Livingston in June 2015. He helped them win successive promotions in 2016–17 and 2017–18.

In June 2018, Longridge signed for Dunfermline Athletic on a two-year contract. He signed for the club at the same time as his brother Louis.[4] After one season with Dunfermline, he signed a two-year contract with EFL League Two club Bradford City for an undisclosed fee.[5] He moved on loan to Torquay United in January 2020.[6]

On 19 January 2021, Longridge left Bradford City by mutual consent,[7] and returned to Livingston.[8] Longridge was loaned to Cove Rangers in March 2023.[9]

Longridge signed for Hamilton Academical on 19 June 2023.[10]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ayr United2011–12Scottish First Division2000002[11] 040
2012–13Scottish Second Division3000000030
2013–14Scottish League One4000000040
Total90000020110
Stranraer2014–15Scottish League One34140206[12] 0461
Livingston2015–16Scottish Championship30120304[13] 0391
2016–17Scottish League One30310403[14] 1384
2017–18Scottish Championship31320606[15] 0453
Total917501301311228
Dunfermline Athletic2018–19Scottish Championship334105120415
Bradford City2019–20EFL League Two1000103[16] 050
2020–21EFL League Two2000003050
Total3000106070
Torquay United (loan)2019–20National League6000001[17] 070
Livingston2020–21Scottish Premiership100201000130
2021–22Scottish Premiership1000510061
Total110206100191
Career total1871212027230125615

Honours

Livingston

2016–17[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Bradford City . 4 January 2020 . English Football League . 8.
  2. Web site: 4 May 2012 . Ayr United Debut Teenager Jackson Longridge Gives Champagne To His Dad . 18 July 2012 . Ayrshire Post.
  3. Web site: 12 May 2012 . Ayr United 1-3 Airdrie United . dead . https://archive.today/20130419160207/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2962&bln_archive=yes&int_month=5&int_year=2012 . 19 April 2013 . 18 July 2012 . Ayr United.
  4. Web site: 1 June 2018 . Longridge brothers sign . 1 June 2018 . Dunfermline Athletic FC.
  5. Web site: 13 June 2019 . Jackson Longridge: Bradford City sign defender from Dunfermline Athletic . 13 June 2019 . BBC Sport . BBC.
  6. Web site: Bantams defender goes on loan to Torquay United . Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  7. Web site: Longridge leaves Utilita Energy Stadium . Bradford City AFC . 19 January 2021 . 19 January 2021.
  8. News: Longridge returns to Livingston. BBC Sport. 19 January 2021.
  9. Web site: Longridge departs on loan . BBC Sport . 1 March 2023 . 1 March 2023.
  10. Web site: Former Livingston defender joins Hamilton Accies. Daily Record. 19 June 2023.
  11. Appearances in the First Division play-offs
  12. Four appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs
  13. Three appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs
  14. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  15. Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the Premiership play-offs
  16. Appearances in the Football League Trophy
  17. Appearances in the FA Trophy
  18. Web site: 8 April 2017 . Livingston 2–1 Alloa Athletic . 8 April 2017 . Livingston F.C..