Marlon Jackson (footballer)

This article is about the association football player. For the musician, see Marlon Jackson. For the American Football player, see Marlin Jackson.

Marlon Jackson

Jackson playing for Newport County in 2016
Personal information
Full name	Marlon Michael Jackson [1]
Date of birth	(1990-12-06) 6 December 1990 (age 33) [1]
Place of birth	Bristol, England
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) [1]
Position(s)	Striker, Winger
Team information
Current team	Yate Town
Youth career
200?–2009	Bristol City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2009–2012	Bristol City	5	(0)
2009	→ Hereford United (loan)	5	(0)
2009–2010	→ Aldershot Town (loan)	24	(1)
2010	→ Aldershot Town (loan)	9	(0)
2011	→ Northampton Town (loan)	6	(1)
2011	→ Cheltenham Town (loan)	1	(0)
2012	→ AFC Telford United (loan)	8	(1)
2012–2013	Hereford United	25	(13)
2013–2014	Bury	8	(1)
2013	→ Lincoln City (loan)	4	(1)
2014	FC Halifax Town	14	(0)
2014–2015	Oxford City	24	(5)
2015	Tranmere Rovers	11	(0)
2015–2016	Oxford City	8	(11)
2016–2018	Newport County	28	(1)
2018	Hereford	3	(1)
2018–2019	Weston-super-Mare	24	(13)
2019–2020	Gloucester City	24	(9)
2020–2021	Chippenham Town	15	(3)
2021–2024	Weston-super-Mare	85	(39)
2024–	Yate Town	0	(0)
International career
2013	England C	1	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:13, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

Marlon Michael Jackson (born 6 December 1990) is an English professional footballer for Southern League Division One South club Yate Town.

Career

Born in Bristol, ^[1] Jackson joined League Two club Hereford United on an initial one-month loan on 21 August 2009, alongside his clubmate and fellow young striker Tristan Plummer. ^[2] Jackson joined League Two club Aldershot Town on an initial one-month loan on 25 November 2009. ^[3]

Jackson joined AFC Telford United on loan in January 2012, and scored on his debut against Kettering Town at the New Bucks Head Stadium. He rejoined the club on loan for a second period in March 2012. At the end of the 2011–12 season, he was released from Bristol City.

Hereford United

After his release from Bristol City, Jackson joined newly relegated club Hereford United on a one-year deal. He scored on his début and Hereford's first game of the season in a 2–1 win over Macclesfield Town. Following this, in his second game for the Bulls, Jackson was sent off in the first half for violent conduct, in a match which saw Hereford draw 2–2 with Tamworth F.C.

Bury

On 31 July 2013 Jackson completed a move back to the Football League by signing for League Two club Bury on a one-year deal. Jackson scored his first goal for the club, coming on as a substitute, to score the third goal in a 3–0 victory against Accrington Stanley. ^[4]

On 16 January 2014, Jackson's contract was cancelled. ^[5]

Lincoln City

On 25 October 2013 Jackson signed for Conference Premier club Lincoln City on a two-month loan from Bury.

FC Halifax Town

On 16 January 2014 Jackson signed for the Conference Premier club FC Halifax Town from Bury. He was released by Halifax in June 2014 and joined Oxford City.

Tranmere Rovers

On 29 August 2015 Jackson signed for National League newcomers Tranmere Rovers on a non contract basis. He was released by Tranmere in December 2014 and rejoined Oxford City.

Newport County

On 27 July 2016 Jackson signed for League Two club Newport County on a one-year contract after a successful trial period. ^[6] He made his debut for Newport on 6 August 2016 versus Mansfield Town. ^[7] He scored his first goal for Newport in a 3–2 EFL Cup loss against Milton Keynes Dons on 9 August 2016. ^[8] On 18 May 2017 Jackson signed a one-year contract to remain with Newport County. ^[9] He was released by Newport at the end of the 2017–18 season. ^[10]

Hereford F.C.

On 27 September 2018 it was announced his much rumoured signing at Hereford was completed and International clearance received. ^[11] He made his debut the same day in an FA Cup draw against Truro City F.C. and scored his first goal for the club 3 days later in the replay.

Chippenham Town

In July 2020, he signed for Chippenham Town ^[12]

Return to Weston

In November 2021, he returned to Southern Football League Premier Division South side Weston-super-Mare for a second spell following his departure from Chippenham Town, having been the club's top scorer during 2018–19 with nine goals. ^[13]

Yate Town

On 19 June 2024, Jackson joined Southern Premier Division South club Yate Town. ^[14]

References

1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. p. 215. ISBN   978-1-84596-601-0.
2. "Bulls bring in attacking trio". Hereford United F.C. 21 August 2009. Archived from the original on 25 August 2009.
3. "Loan signing confirmed". Aldershot Town F.C. Retrieved 25 November 2009.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23644606 BBC Sport: Bury 3–0 Accrington Stanley
5. "Departures confirmed". Bury F.C. 16 January 2014. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
6. Jackson joins Newport
7. Jackson debut for Newport
8. "Newport 2–3 MK Dons". BBC Sport. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
9. Jackson extends Newport contract
10. Released by Newport
11. Jackson Signing Complete
12. "Club not live".
13. Drury, Liam (18 November 2021). "JACKSON RETURNS TO THE OPTIMA". Weston-super-Mare AFC. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
14. "Experienced striker Marlon Jackson signs for Yate Town". yatetownfc.co.uk. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.

External links

• Marlon Jackson at Soccerbase
• Marlon Jackson at Soccerway