Ben Parkinson (footballer)

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Ben Parkinson
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-03-10) 10 March 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth Durham, England
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
Falkirk
Number 27
Youth career
2012–2023 Newcastle United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023–2026 Newcastle United 1 (0)
2026– Falkirk 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 January 2026

Ben Parkinson (born 10 March 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Premiership club Falkirk.

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Career

Newcastle United

Parkinson joined the club's academy at the age of seven. He made his competitive debut for the club in a Premier League away fixture against AFC Bournemouth on 11 November 2023.

Falkirk

Parkinson joined Falkirk in January 2026. [1]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 11 November 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cup [a] OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United U21 2023–24 [2] 2 [b] 020
Newcastle United 2023–24 [2] Premier League 1000000010
Total1000000010
Career total1000002030
  1. Includes EFL Cup
  2. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. "Thompson determined to progress after penning new deal" (Press release). Ben Parkinson joins Falkirk. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Games played by Ben Parkinson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2023.