Tom Lowery

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Tom Lowery
Tom Lowery.jpg
Lowery with Crewe Alexandra in February 2022
Personal information
Full name Thomas Richard Lowery [1]
Date of birth (1997-12-31) 31 December 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Holmes Chapel, England
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) [2]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Kilmarnock
Number 18
Youth career
2014–2016 Crewe Alexandra
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2022 Crewe Alexandra 151 (13)
2022–2025 Portsmouth 26 (0)
2025 → Crewe Alexandra (loan) 17 (2)
2025– Kilmarnock 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:00, 8 November 2025 (UTC)

Thomas Richard Lowery (born 31 December 1997) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock.

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Club career

Crewe Alexandra

Tom Lowery at Crawley Town (2018) Tommy Lowery.jpg
Tom Lowery at Crawley Town (2018)

A graduate of the Crewe Alexandra Academy, Lowery signed his first professional contract with the club in May 2016. [3] He made his Crewe debut on 4 October 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute in an EFL Trophy tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers U23s at Gresty Road. [4]

The diminutive midfielder made what was regarded as a "sparkling" league debut four days later, [5] coming on at half-time against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on 8 October 2016. [6] Nicknamed 'Miniesta', Lowery was described as "hungry for the ball and composed and inventive with it at his feet". [5] A week later, he was in Crewe's starting line-up at Notts County.

In January 2018, Lowery signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract at Crewe. [7] He scored his first goal for Crewe in a 2–0 defeat of Yeovil Town at Gresty Road on 19 April 2019, [8] in his 50th League appearance.

In January 2020, after 36 Crewe appearances during the season, Lowery suffered a pelvic injury which ruled him out of several games. [9] In October 2020, Lowery signed a new two-year contract. [10]

He played no part in Crewe's July 2021 pre-season games after negotiations over a new contract stalled. [11] As the contract impasse continued into August, [12] Lowery only played an under-23s game on 16 August 2021 due to a shortage of players caused by a sickness bug; he did not otherwise feature for Crewe during the first weeks of the season. [13] He eventually made his season debut on 31 August in a 1–0 victory at Shrewsbury Town in an EFL Trophy group tie, [14] as manager David Artell looked to conclude further talks with Lowery and his agent, [15] but the talks stalled again in early September. [16] He eventually resumed league appearances, coming on as a second-half substitute and scoring Crewe's goal in a 2–1 defeat at Wycombe Wanderers on 23 October 2021. [17] He scored three further goals as Crewe were relegated from League One; manager Alex Morris, who had replaced Artell, did not expect Lowery to extend his Crewe career beyond the end of the season. [18]

Portsmouth

On 5 August 2022, Lowery joined League One Portsmouth on a three-year contract, [19] making his Pompey debut as a second-half substitute in a 3–0 EFL League Cup first round win at Cardiff City on 9 August 2022. [20] During his 10th appearance, on 17 September 2022 against Plymouth Argyle, Lowery suffered a hamstring injury which ruled him out of League action until March 2023. [21] In the opening game of the 2023–2024 season on 5 August 2023, Lowery suffered a torn meniscus in his knee, requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery period, [22] [23] eventually returning to the first team in January 2024.

Crewe Alexandra (loan)

On 30 January 2025, Lowery returned to Crewe Alexandra on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season, [24] making his first appearance in Crewe's 1–1 draw at Harrogate Town on 1 February 2025, [25] and scoring a penalty in a 3–0 victory over Barrow at Gresty Road on 22 February 2024. [26]

He was released by Portsmouth upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2024–25 season. [27]

Kilmarnock

On 7 July 2025, Lowery joined Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock. [28]

International career

In May 2021, Lowery was called up to train with the Wales national squad ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. [29] [30]

Statistics

As of 8 November 2025
ClubSeasonDivisionLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Crewe Alexandra 2016–17 League Two 7000002 [a] 090
2017–18 [31] League Two31030103 [a] 0380
2018–19 [32] League Two15100102 [a] 0181
2019–20 [33] League Two29540201 [a] 0365
2020–21 [34] League One 37320001 [a] 0403
2021–22 [35] League One32410001 [a] 0344
Total151131004010017513
Portsmouth 2022–23 [36] League One17010201 [a] 0210
2023–24 [37] League One9000000090
2024–25 [38] Championship 000010—10
Total260103010310
Crewe Alexandra (loan) 2024–25 [38] League Two172000000172
Kilmarnock 2025–26 [39] Scottish Premiership 3010300070
Career total1971512010011023015
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Portsmouth

References

  1. ↑ "Retained List 2015-16" (PDF). English Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Tommy Lowery - Midfielder - First Team - Crewe Alexandra". www.crewealex.net. Crewe Alexandra F.C. Archived from the original on 21 March 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  3. ↑ Morse, Peter (6 May 2016). "Tom Lowery signs first pro deal with Crewe Alex". Crewe Chronicle. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "Tom Lowery". Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  5. 1 2 Morse, Peter (9 October 2016). "OPINION: Crewe Alex's 'Miniesta' is one for the future". Crewe Chronicle. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  6. ↑ Morse, Peter (8 October 2016). "Luton Town 1 Crewe Alex 1". Crewe Chronicle. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  7. ↑ "Contract: Tommy Lowery Pens New Long-Term Deal". CreweAlex.net. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  8. ↑ "Crewe Alexandra 2-0 Yeovil Town". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 April 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  9. ↑ Morse, Peter (10 March 2020). "Crewe Alex playing it safe with Tom Lowery after two failed comebacks". Cheshire Live. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
  10. ↑ Johnson, Steve (14 October 2020). "Lowery Signs Contract Extension". Vital Football. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  11. ↑ "Boss Makes Stance Over Lowery's Decision Not To Sign New Deal". CreweAlex.net. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  12. ↑ "No Movement On Lowery Contract". Crewe Alexandra F.C. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  13. ↑ "Boss: "Tommy Played For Under-23s But Don't Read Anything Into It"". Crewe Alexandra F.C. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  14. ↑ "Shrewsbury 0-1 Crewe". CreweAlex.net. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  15. ↑ ""The Truth Is I Don't Want Tom Not To Be Playing Football"". CreweAlex.net. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  16. ↑ "Back To Square One Over Lowery Contract Dispute". CreweAlex.net. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  17. ↑ "Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 23 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  18. ↑ "Alex Morris: Crewe interim boss says managerial uncertainty will not affect response to relegation". BBC Sport. 26 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  19. ↑ "Pompey Sign Lowery". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  20. ↑ "Cardiff City 0-3 Portsmouth". BBC Sport. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  21. ↑ Lacey, Pepe (7 March 2023). "Tom Lowery details Portsmouth injury nightmare - and promise to Fratton faithful after completing long-awaited comeback". The News (Portsmouth). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  22. ↑ Cross, Jordan (16 August 2023). "Portsmouth boss outlines transfer plan after midfielder's hit with lengthy injury". The News. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  23. ↑ Cross, Jordan (29 November 2023). "Portsmouth boss responds to 'injury prone' jibes as midfielder closes in on return". The News. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  24. ↑ "Lowery returns on loan". www.crewealex.net. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  25. ↑ "Harrogate Town 1-1 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 1 February 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  26. ↑ "Crewe Alexandra 3-0 Barrow". BBC Sport. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  27. ↑ "Pompey Retained List: Summer 2025". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  28. ↑ "Killie add 'quality' striker Daniels and 'technical' midfielder Lowrey". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  29. ↑ Jones, Jordan (21 May 2021). "Crewe Alexandra's Tom Lowery training with Wales ahead of Euros". Y Clwb Pel-Droed. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  30. ↑ Baggaley, Michael (28 May 2021). "Crewe manager's verdict on Tom Lowery's Wales call-up and training with Stoke midfielder". Cheshire Live. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  31. ↑ "Games played by Tom Lowery in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  32. ↑ "Games played by Tom Lowery in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  33. ↑ "Games played by Tom Lowery in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  34. ↑ "Games played by Tom Lowery in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  35. ↑ "Games played by Tom Lowery in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  36. ↑ "Games played by Tom Lowery in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  37. ↑ "Games played by Tom Lowery in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  38. 1 2 "Games played by Tom Lowery in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  39. ↑ "Games played by Tom Lowery in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  40. ↑ "Portsmouth 3–2 Barnsley: Pompey seal promotion to Championship with dramatic win". Sky Sports. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.