Club career
On 21 April, Lucas made his professional debut against Rochdale towards the end of the season. He came off the bench in the 79th minute, replacing Tom Parkes. [2] Rovers lost the game 2–1, which contributed towards their eventual relegation from the Football League - the first time since their acceptance in 1920. [3]
On 8 August, Lucas joined Conference South side Weston-super-Mare on a one-month loan deal. [4] He made his debut the next day in a 1–0 defeat to Bishop's Stortford. [5] His first goal for the Seagulls came in a 3–2 victory over Farnborough on 11 August. [6] On 25 August, Lucas scored his second goal for Weston, which earned his team a 1–0 victory over Staines Town. [7] On 5 September, Rovers agreed to extend Lucas' loan by two months. [8] He went on to score against Hemel Hempstead Town, [9] Ebbsfleet United, [10] and Maidenhead United [11] bringing his tally to five goals in 13 appearances.
On 28 November, Lucas joined Conference North side Gloucester City on loan until the new year. [12] Lucas made six appearances for the Tigers but failed to find the net.
On 12 February, Lucas returned to Weston-super-Mare on loan. [13] Lucas scored his first career hat-trick in a 4–3 win over Bishop's Stortford, [14] a performance that helped him to win Conference South player of the month for February. [15] Lucas' goalscoring form continued with a brace against Havant & Waterlooville [16] followed by goals against both Bath City [16] and Basingstoke Town [17] before his return to parent club Bristol Rovers [18] having scored seven goals in eight appearances during his second Weston-super-Mare spell.
On 7 August, Lucas signed for new National League side Boreham Wood. He made his debut the next day and scored in the 3–1 win over Halifax Town. After a couple of successful loan spells, Bristol Rovers called Lucas back. Lucas came on as a late substitute against Plymouth Argyle replacing Jermaine Easter. [19] Lucas rejoined Boreham Wood on loan until the end of the season. [20]
After an unsuccessful loan back at Boreham Wood, [21] Lucas joined fellow National League side Woking on loan until the end of the campaign. [22] On 18 March 2017, Lucas made his Woking debut in their 2–1 away defeat against Gateshead, featuring for 58 minutes before being replaced Ben Morris. [23] On 25 March 2017, Lucas scored his first goal for Woking in their 4–2 home defeat against Maidstone United. [24]
On the 28 April 2017, it was announced that Lucas would leave Bristol Rovers at the end of the 2016–17 campaign upon the expiry of his current contract. [25]
On 23 May 2017, Lucas joined National League South side Bath City on a one-year deal. [26] On 5 August 2017, Lucas made his Bath debut during their 3–2 away defeat to newly promoted side Bognor Regis Town, replacing Marvin Morgan in the 63rd minute. [27] Just under a month later, he scored his first goal for Bath during their 1–1 home draw with Welling United, netting their equaliser after Harry Phipps had given the visitors the lead. [28]
Following his release from Bath, Lucas joined National League North side Brackley Town. [29] On 16 December 2017, Lucas made his Brackley debut during their FA Trophy tie against Braintree Town, featuring for 77 minutes in the 0–0 draw. [30]
On 15 June 2018, it was announced that Lucas would return to Weston-super-Mare on a one-year deal. [31]
Following a spell at Evesham United, whilst on loan from Halesowen Town, Lucas returned to The Robins on a permanent basis ahead of the 2020–21 campaign. [32]
On 22 June 2022, after struggling with injury during the 2021–22 campaign, Lucas agreed to join Worcester Raiders. [33] He then joined Stourport Swifts in October later that year. [34]
Lucas signed for Droitwich Spa on 1 October 2023, becoming the clubs highest profile transfer to date.
