James Tilley (footballer)
James Alexander David Tilley (born 13 June 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for League Two side Grimsby Town.
Tilley with Brighton in a pre season friendly away against local side Lewes in 2015. | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Alexander David Tilley[1] | ||
Date of birth | 13 June 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Billingshurst, England | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward, Attacking midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Grimsby Town | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2015 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2020 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | (0) |
2019 | → Cork City (loan) | 19 | (0) |
2019–2020 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 19 | (0) |
2020– | Grimsby Town | 10 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:27, 15 April 2020 (UTC) |
Club career
Brighton & Hove Albion
Tilley made his debut professional appearance for Brighton on 2 May 2015, coming on as a substitute in the 95th minute for Jake Forster-Caskey, in Brighton's last game of the 2014–15 season in which they drew 0–0 away to Middlesbrough.[2] Tilley's second appearance for Brighton came in a 2–4 League Cup victory over Oxford United in the 2016–17 season, with Tilley coming on as a substitute for Elvis Manu in the 87th minute.[3] Tilley scored his first goal for Brighton in an EFL Cup tie against Barnet on 22 August 2017, where Brighton won 1–0 at Falmer Stadium.[4]
Loan to Cork City
On 18 January 2019, it was confirmed that Tilley had joined League of Ireland club Cork City on a six-month loan.[5] Tilley made his Cork City debut in the President's Cup on 9 February 2019 - Cork City lost 2–1 to Dundalk.[6] On 15 February Tilley made his league debut for Cork City in a 1–0 away defeat against St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland.[7] Tilley scored his first goal for Cork on 1 April in a League Cup match against local side Cobh Ramblers. Opening the scoring in a 4–1 home victory to Cork.[8] Tilley's loan spell ended with Cork sitting only just above the relegation zone.
Loan to Yeovil Town
On 2 September 2019, Tilley signed for National League side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season.[9] He made his debut for The Glovers a day later, coming on as a substitute in the 1–0 home win over Sutton.[10]
Grimsby Town
On 15 January 2020, Tilley's loan with Yeovil Town was cut short to sign permanently for League Two side Grimsby Town on an initial 18-month contract.[11]
Personal life
James is part of a footballing family: his father is chairman of Sussex County League club Billingshurst and his eldest brother Nick has also played at County League level.[12]
Career statistics
- As of match played 7 March 2020
Club | Season | League | Domestic Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Brighton & Hove Albion | 2014–15[13] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
2015–16[14] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
2016–17[15] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
2017–18[16] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | ||
2018–19[17] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2019–20[18] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
Brighton & Hove Albion U23 | 2016–17[15] | — | — | — | 4[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||
2017–18[16] | — | — | — | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||||
2018–19[17] | — | — | — | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
Total | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | 10 | 1 | |||||
Cork City (loan) | 2019[19] | LOI Premier Division | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 22 | 1 |
Yeovil Town (loan) | 2019–20[18] | National League | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2[lower-alpha 3] | 0 | 23 | 0 | |
Grimsby Town | 2019–20[18] | League Two | 10 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
Career total | 49 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 69 | 3 |
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
- Appearance in President of Ireland's Cup
- Appearances in FA Trophy
References
- "Football League List of Registered Players" (PDF). The Football League. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- "Middlesbrough 0–0 Brighton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
- "Oxford United 2–4 Brighton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- "Brighton 1–0 Barnet". BBC. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- Naylor, Andy (18 January 2019). "James Tilley becomes latest Albion under-23s player sent out on loan". The Argus. Brighton. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- "Dundalk defeat Cork City to lift President's Cup". 9 February 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- "St Patrick's Athletic 1-0 Cork City - Match report & Highlights". 15 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- "Cork City 4–1 Cobh Ramblers". 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- "Seagulls attacker flies in". Yeovil Town F.C. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- "Yeovil Town 1-0 Sutton United - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- "Tilley Signs For The Mariners". grimsby-townfc.co.uk. Grimsby Town F.C. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- "Tilley's tipped to have a bright future by Albion boss Hughton". West Sussex County Times. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- "Games played by James Tilley in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- "Games played by James Tilley in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- "Games played by James Tilley in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- "Games played by James Tilley in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- "Games played by James Tilley in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- "Games played by James Tilley in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- James Tilley at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 September 2019.