Jacob Wakeling

Jacob Wakeling

Personal information
Full name	Jacob Andrew Wakeling [1]
Date of birth	(2001-09-15) 15 September 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Redditch, England [2]
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Gillingham (on loan from Peterborough United)
Number	24
Youth career
	West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020	Alvechurch	7	(5)
2020–2022	Leicester City	0	(0)
2022	→ Barrow (loan)	4	(0)
2022–2023	Swindon Town	47	(8)
2023–	Peterborough United	8	(0)
2024–	→ Gillingham (loan)	12	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:01, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Jacob Andrew Wakeling (born 15 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two side Gillingham, on loan from EFL League One club Peterborough United.

Career

Early career

Wakeling began his career with West Bromwich Albion, being released by them in 2020. ^[3] After playing in non-league football for Alvechurch, ^[4] Wakeling signed for Leicester City in November 2020, before moving on loan to Barrow in January 2022. ^{[3] [5]} Wakeling played four times for Barrow before returning to Leicester, from where he was released as a player in June 2022. ^[6]

Swindon Town

In July 2022 he signed for Swindon Town after previously being on trial at the club. ^{[7] [8]} After scoring 4 goals and making 3 assists in his first 10 league games, on 30 September 2022, ^[9] Wakeling signed a contract extension keeping him at Swindon Town until 2026. ^[10]

Peterborough United

On 1 September 2023, Wakeling signed with EFL League One club Peterborough United on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. ^[11]

Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Wakeling joined Gillingham on a season-long loan. ^{[12] [13]} He scored on his debut for the team, scoring the second in a 4-1 home win over Carlisle United. ^[14]

Career statistics

As of match played 4 December 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Alvechurch	2020–21 [4]	Southern League Premier Division Central	7	5	3	2	–		1 [a]	0	11	7
Leicester City U21	2020–21 [15]	–	–		–		–		1 [b]	1	1	1
	2021–22 [16]	–	–		–		–		2 [b]	1	2	1
	Total		–		–		–		3	2	3	2
Barrow (loan)	2021–22 [16]	League Two	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
Swindon Town	2022–23 [17]	League Two	45	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	46	8
	2023–24 [18]	League Two	2	0	0	0	1	0	1 [b]	0	4	0
	Total		47	8	1	0	1	0	1	0	50	8
Peterborough United	2023–24 [18]	League One	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0
Gillingham (loan)	2024–25 [19]	League Two	12	1	1	0	1	0	1 [b]	0	15	1
Career total			78	14	5	2	2	0	6	2	91	18

1. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
2. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

1. "SQUAD LIST 2022/23 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
2. Jacob Wakeling at Soccerway
3. "Barrow Sign Jacob Wakeling On Loan". www.barrowafc.com.
4. "Jake Wakeling Profile | Aylesbury United FC". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk.
5. "Barrow sign Leicester striker Wakeling" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
6. "Eldin Jakupović Among Six To Depart Leicester City". Leicester City FC. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
7. "Swindon Town sign striker Jacob Wakeling on one-year contract". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
8. "Swindon sign former Leicester striker Wakeling" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
9. "Wakeling hoping to rediscover early-season form after outrageous Salford goal". Swindon Advertiser.
10. "Town talent Wakeling signs new long-term contract". Swindon Advertiser.
11. "Peterborough sign Wakeling from Swindon" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
12. "Gills sign Jacob Wakeling on loan | Gillingham F.C." www.gillinghamfootballclub.com.
13. "Jacob Wakeling: Peterborough United striker joins Gillingham on loan". BBC Sport. 2 August 2024.
14. "Report: Gillingham 4-1 Carlisle United". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com.
15. "Games played by Jacob Wakeling in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
16. "Games played by Jacob Wakeling in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
17. "Games played by Jacob Wakeling in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
18. "Games played by Jacob Wakeling in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
19. "Games played by Jacob Wakeling in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2024.