Jacob Davenport Explained

Jacob Davenport
Fullname:Jacob Alexander Davenport[1]
Birth Date:28 December 1998
Height:1.77m (05.81feet)[2]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Derry City
Clubnumber:19
Youthclubs1:Manchester City
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Manchester City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Burton Albion (loan)
Caps2:17
Goals2:1
Years3:2018–2022
Clubs3:Blackburn Rovers
Caps3:34
Goals3:1
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Lincoln City
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Stockport County
Caps5:7
Goals5:0
Years6:2023–2024
Clubs6:Morecambe
Caps6:26
Goals6:1
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Derry City
Caps7:1
Goals7:0
Club-Update:20:23, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Jacob Alexander Davenport (born 28 December 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.

Davenport began his career with the youth team of Manchester City, making his professional debut on loan at Burton Albion. He later played with Blackburn Rovers, Lincoln City, Stockport County and Morecambe.

Career

Davenport moved on loan from Manchester City to Burton Albion in January 2018.[3] He made his senior debut on 3 February 2018, and scored his first senior goal on 20 February 2018.

On 2 July 2018, Davenport signed for Blackburn Rovers on a four-year contract.[4] His first two seasons were marred by injury, but he began playing towards the end of the 2019–20 season.[5] He scored his first goal for Blackburn on 5 December 2020, a late equaliser in a 2–2 draw at Brentford.[6]

On 20 May 2022, Blackburn announced Davenport would be departing the club upon the expiration of his contract on 30 June, with the club opting against offering the player a new deal.[7] Davenport had a trial spell with Scottish club Hearts in August 2022,[8] but they decided not to offer him a contract.[9]

On 13 September 2022, Davenport joined Lincoln City on a short-term contract until January 2023.[10] [11] He made his debut in the EFL Trophy against Doncaster Rovers on 20 September 2022.[12] He left the club on the 13 January 2023 following the expiration of his contract.[13]

On 20 February 2023, Davenport joined Stockport County on a short term deal until the end of the season.[14] [15]

On 20 July 2023, Davenport signed for Morecambe on a one-year contract.[16]

On 22 June 2024, it was announced that Davenport had signed for Derry City on a permanent basis.[17] [18]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City2017–18Premier League0000000000
Burton Albion (loan)2017–18Championship1710000171
Blackburn Rovers2018–19Championship10000010
2019–20Championship90000090
2020–21Championship1511000161
2021–22Championship900010100
Total341101000361
Lincoln City2022–23League One0000102030
Stockport County2022–23League Two7000000070
Morecambe2023–24League Two261001020291
Derry City2024LOI Premier Division100010
Career total853103040933

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2019 . English Football League . 23 June 2019.
  2. Web site: Jacob Davenport . Lincoln City F.C. . 7 October 2022.
  3. Web site: Jacob Davenport: Manchester City teenager joins Burton on loan. 31 January 2018. 31 January 2018. BBC Sport.
  4. Web site: Jacob Davenport: Blackburn Rovers sign Manchester City youngster. 2 July 2018. 3 July 2018. BBC Sport.
  5. Web site: Davenport hoping to seize his chance. 4 July 2020. www.rovers.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Brentford 2-2 Blackburn. 5 December 2020. 6 December 2020. BBC Sport.
  7. Web site: 20 May 2022 . Rovers confirm Retain List . 22 May 2022 . Blackburn Rovers F.C..
  8. Web site: Jacob Davenport close to finding new club after Rovers release. Lancashire Telegraph.
  9. News: Hearts reach a decision on Jacob Davenport contract . Barry . Anderson . Edinburgh Evening News . 8 August 2022 . 8 August 2022.
  10. News: Davenport signs until January. 13 September 2022 . Lincoln City FC . 13 September 2022.
  11. News: Lincoln sign former Blackburn midfielder Davenport. BBC Sport .
  12. News: Charles Vernam goal in vain as Lincoln City beaten by Doncaster Rovers in EFL Trophy. 20 September 2022 . LincolnshireLive . 20 September 2022.
  13. Web site: Long recalled to the Imps. Lincoln City FC . 13 January 2023.
  14. Web site: Welcome to County, Jacob Davenport!. 20 February 2023 . Stockport County FC . 20 February 2023.
  15. News: Stockport sign Davenport on short-term deal. BBC Sport .
  16. Web site: Davenport signs for The Shrimps . 2023-07-20 . www.morecambefc.com . en-gb.
  17. Web site: Welcome Jacob Davenport. 24 June 2024.
  18. Web site: Derry City bolster ranks with midfielder Davenport. amp.rte.ie.