Owen Gallacher Explained

Owen Gallacher
Fullname:Owen John Gallacher
Birth Date:6 April 1999
Birth Place:Newcastle, England
Position:Left-back, winger
Currentclub:Stockton Town
Youthclubs1:Newcastle United
Youthyears2:2018–2019
Youthclubs2:Nottingham Forest
Years1:2019–2020
Clubs1:Nottingham Forest
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Harrogate Town (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Burton Albion
Caps3:9
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2023
Clubs4:Crawley Town
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Years5:2022
Clubs5:Gateshead (loan)
Caps5:11
Goals5:0
Years6:2023
Clubs6:Grimsby Town
Caps6:3
Goals6:0
Years7:2023–2024
Clubs7:Spennymoor Town
Caps7:9
Goals7:0
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Stockton Town
Caps8:4
Goals8:0
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16
Nationalyears2:2016
Nationalteam2:Scotland U19
Club-Update:18:36, 20 August 2024 (UTC)

Owen John Gallacher (born 6 April 1999) is a professional footballer who plays for Stockton Town as a left-back and winger.

Gallacher is a product of the youth academies at Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest and turned professional with the latter in 2019. Having spent a spell on loan with Harrogate Town he signed a permanent deal with Burton Albion the following season before joining Crawley Town in 2021. He has since played for Gateshead and Grimsby Town, before returning to non-league with Spennymoor Town and Stockton Town.

Born in England, he represented Scotland at youth international level.

Club career

Early career

Born in Newcastle,[1] Gallacher spent his early career with the youth teams of Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, before moving on loan to Harrogate Town in January 2020, where he made his senior debut in the FA Trophy.[2]

Burton Albion

After leaving Nottingham Forest, he signed a short-term contract with Burton Albion in September 2020 following a trial period.[3] On 8 January 2021, Gallacher signed a contract extension to remain at the club for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.[4]

On 12 May 2021 it was announced that he would be one of 12 players leaving Burton at the end of the season.[5]

Crawley Town

Following his release from Burton Albion, Gallacher signed for League Two club Crawley Town on 1 July 2021 on a two-year deal with the option for a further year.[6] [7]

On 27 August 2022 Gallacher joined National League club Gateshead on a loan deal until 31 December 2022.[8]

He was released by Crawley in January 2023.[9]

Grimsby Town

He signed for Grimsby Town on 3 February 2023.[10]

On 9 May 2023, it was announced that Gallacher would not be retained for the 2023–24 season and would be leaving the club when his contract expires on 30 June.[11]

Spennymoor Town

On 1 July 2023, Gallacher signed for National League North side Spennymoor Town.[12] In April 2024, he departed the club having had his contract terminated by mutual consent.[13]

Stockton Town

On 5 July 2024, Gallacher signed for the Northern Premier League Premier Division side Stockton Town.[14]

International career

Gallacher represented Scotland at under-16 and under-19 youth levels.[15]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United U212017–181010
Nottingham Forest2019–20Championship0000000000
Harrogate Town (loan)2019–20National League00002020
Burton Albion2020–21League One90001020120
Crawley Town2021–22League Two3000002050
2022–23League Two0000000000
Total3000002050
Gateshead (loan)2022–23National League1102000130
Grimsby Town2022–23League Two3000000030
Spennymoor Town2023–24National League North901000100
Career total350301070460

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Slater . Rob . 11 September 2020 . Owen Gallacher signs for Brewers after successful trial . 1 July 2021 . burtonalbionfc.co.uk . Burton Albion F.C..
  2. News: Howell . Rhys . 12 January 2020 . Sound start for Nottingham Forest loanee Owen Gallacher as Harrogate Town push on in FA Trophy . 1 July 2021 . Yorkshire Evening Post.
  3. Web site: 11 September 2020 . Kieran O'Hara: Burton Albion re-sign ex-Manchester United goalkeeper . 1 July 2021 . BBC Sport.
  4. Web site: Slater . Rob . 8 January 2021 . Owen Gallacher extends stay at Burton Albion . 1 July 2021 . burtonalbionfc.co.uk . Burton Albion F.C..
  5. Web site: Wilkinson . Ash . 12 May 2021 . 12 players to leave Burton Albion at end of their contracts . 1 July 2021 . burtonalbionfc.co.uk . Burton Albion F.C..
  6. News: Pole . Matt . 1 July 2021 . Former Scotland youth international and Newcastle United defender joins Crawley Town . West Sussex County Times . 1 July 2021.
  7. News: Left-back Gallacher joins Crawley. BBC Sport .
  8. Web site: Owen Gallacher joins on loan . 27 August 2022 .
  9. Web site: OWEN GALLACHER LEAVES THE CLUB . 1 February 2023 . www.crawleytownfc.com . en-gb.
  10. News: Grimsby sign free-agent full-back Gallacher. BBC Sport .
  11. Web site: Mariners retained list confirmed - Grimsby Town Football Club. 9 May 2023. gtfc.co.uk.
  12. Web site: Owen Gallacher Joins Spennymoor Town. Mark. Simpson. 1 July 2023.
  13. Web site: Owen Gallacher Leaves Spennymoor Town. spennymoortownfc.co.uk. 5 April 2024. 9 April 2024.
  14. Web site: Stockton Town sign Owen Gallacher. Stockton Town. 5 July 2024. 5 July 2024.
  15. Web site: O. Gallacher . 1 July 2021 . Soccerway.