James Gale (footballer)

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James Gale
Personal information
Full name James Henry Wilson Gale [1]
Date of birth (2001-12-20) 20 December 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Nottingham, England
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Altrincham
Number 9
Youth career
–2016 Derby County
Long Eaton United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021 Long Eaton United
2021–2025 Mansfield Town 37 (4)
2022 → Guiseley (loan) 11 (4)
2024–2025 → Solihull Moors (loan) 15 (3)
2025 → Boston United (loan) 20 (3)
2025– Altrincham 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9 June 2025

James Henry Wilson Gale is an English footballer who plays as a forward for National League side Altrincham.

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Career

Gale began his career in the Derby County academy, being released aged 14 and joining Long Eaton United. [2]

Mansfield Town

Gale joined Mansfield Town on 1 September 2021. [3] He made his senior debut for Mansfield Town on 9 November 2021 in the starting line-up for the 6-3 win against Newcastle United Under-21s in the FA Trophy group stage. [4]

In February 2022, Gale joined National League North side Guiseley on a one-month loan deal. [5]

In November 2022 Gale signed a contract with Mansfield Town until the end of the 2023-24 season. [6] On 18 April 2023, he scored his first Mansfield Town goal with what proved to be the winner in a 2–1 victory over Newport County. [7]

Following promotion to League One in the 2023–24 season, Gale signed a new two-year contract. [8] In July 2024, he joined National League side Solihull Moors on a season-long loan deal. [9] He was recalled in January 2025, [10] subsequently joining Boston United, also of the National League, on loan for the remainder of the season. [11]

Altrincham

On 8 June 2025, Gale signed for National League side Altrincham on a free transfer. [12]

Career statistics

As of end of 2024–25 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Mansfield Town 2021–22 [13] EFL League Two 3000001 [a] 040
2022–23 [14] EFL League Two14300103 [a] 1184
2023–24 [15] EFL League Two20110203 [a] 2263
2024–25 [16] EFL League One 0000000000
Total374103073487
Guiseley (loan) 2021–22 [17] National League North 11400–00114
Solihull Moors (loan) 2024–25 [17] National League 15330–00183
Boston United (loan)2024–25 [17] National League20300–2 [b] 0223
Career total83144030939917
  1. 1 2 3 Appearances in EFL Trophy
  2. ↑ 1 appearance in FA Trophy, 1 appearance in National League Cup

Honours

Mansfield Town

References

  1. ↑ "SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Lomas, John (28 March 2023). "James Gale relishing second chance at being a pro after full Mansfield Town league debut". Mansfield Chad. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ↑ Gale joins Mansfield
  4. ↑ Gale Mansfield debut
  5. ↑ "James Gale Signs On Loan". guiseleyafc.co.uk. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  6. ↑ Gale new Mansfield contract.
  7. ↑ "Newport County 1–2 Mansfield Town: Stags keep up with play-off chase with win". BBC Sport. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  8. ↑ @mansfieldtownfc (19 June 2024). "🤝 Mansfield Town are delighted to announce that forward James Gale has signed a new two year contract at the club. #Stags 🟡🔵" (Tweet). Retrieved 9 July 2024– via Twitter.
  9. ↑ "Gale Signs For Solihull On Loan! | Solihull Moors FC". www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  10. ↑ "James Gale recalled by Mansfield Town". www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk. 9 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  11. ↑ "Striker Gale becomes latest recruit". www.bostonunited.co.uk. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  12. ↑ "Phil boosts Alty firepower by landing James Gale". altrinchamfc.com. 8 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  13. ↑ "Games played by James Gale in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  14. ↑ "Games played by James Gale in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  15. ↑ "Games played by James Gale in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  16. ↑ "Games played by James Gale in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  17. 1 2 3 James Gale at Soccerway
  18. ↑ https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2024/april/boss-character-was-central-to-promotion/
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