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Jack Senior (footballer)

Jack Christopher Senior (born 13 January 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL League One club Doncaster Rovers.

Jack Senior
Personal information
Full name Jack Christopher Senior[1]
Date of birth (1997-01-13) 13 January 1997 (age 29)[2]
Place of birth Halifax, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.74 m)[3]
Position Left-back[4]
Team information
Current team
 Doncaster Rovers
Number 23
Youth career
–2007 Elland Juniors
2007–2016 Huddersfield Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Luton Town 10 (0)
2019 → Harrogate Town (loan) 4 (0)
2019–2020 Gloucester City 8 (1)
2020–2023 FC Halifax Town 100 (0)
2023– Doncaster Rovers 81 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:14, 9 May 2026 (UTC)

Career

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Huddersfield Town

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Senior was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire,[2] and began his youth career with Elland Juniors before joining the Huddersfield Town academy at the age of ten.[5] He commenced a two-year scholarship ahead of the 2013–14 season[6] and subsequently signed his first professional contract with the club for the 2015–16 campaign.[7] During that season, Senior took part in the first-team pre-season programme[8] but primarily featured for the development squad, which won the Northern Division by an eight‑point margin.[9] He made 36 appearances and scored two goals at that level.[9] At the conclusion of the campaign, Huddersfield exercised the option to extend his contract for a further year.[10]

Luton Town

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Senior joined League Two club Luton Town on a two-year contract on 31 August 2016.[11] Upon his arrival, manager Nathan Jones described him as "a young, hungry and athletic player who wants to learn."[11] Shortly after signing, Senior sustained an injury in training,[12] but he made his Luton debut on 4 October 2016, starting in a 2–0 home victory over West Bromwich Albion U21 in the EFL Trophy.[5][13] He made his English Football League debut on 14 January 2017, appearing as a 56th-minute substitute for Jordan Cook in a 2–1 win away to Crewe Alexandra.[14] Senior subsequently established himself in the team with a run of ten consecutive starts,[15] a sequence that ended when he was rested for the league match against Yeovil Town on 4 March.[16] He returned to the starting line‑up for a 1–1 draw with Exeter City two weeks later[17] but then missed four matches due to a foot injury.[18] In April 2017, Senior was named in the EFL Trophy Team of the Tournament.[19] Although fit for selection thereafter, he made no further appearances and concluded the 2016–17 season with 16 appearances in all competitions.[15]

On 14 November 2017, Senior signed a one-year contract extension with Luton, which included an option for a further year.[20] He joined National League club Harrogate Town on 31 January 2019 on loan for the remainder of the 2018–19 season[21] and was released by Luton at the end of the campaign following the expiry of his contract.[22]

Gloucester City

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After leaving Luton, Senior spent time on trial with Grimsby Town in July 2019 but was not offered a contract.[23][24] He subsequently signed for National League North club Gloucester City on 26 November 2019[25] and scored on his debut four days later in a 2–2 home draw with Kettering Town.[26]

FC Halifax Town

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Senior signed for National League club FC Halifax Town on 21 August 2020.[27]

Doncaster Rovers

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Senior signed for League Two club Doncaster Rovers on 8 June 2023 after agreeing a two-year contract.[28] In March 2025, with his contract due to expire at the end of the season, Doncaster exercised an option to extend it by a further year.[29] After scoring his first goal for the club on his 74th appearance in a 5–1 victory over Chesterfield in the EFL Trophy on 2 December 2025, he netted again against the same opposition four days later, scoring a 90th-minute winner in a 2–1 FA Cup second-round tie that sent Doncaster into the third round.[30] Following the end of the 2025–26 League One season, in which Doncaster finished 14th and Senior made 37 appearances, he signed a new two-year contract with the club on 8 May 2026.[31]

Career statistics

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As of end of 2025–26 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Luton Town 2016–17[15] League Two 10000006[a]0160
2017–18[32] League Two 0000005[a]050
2018–19[33] League One 0000003[a]030
Total 1000000140240
Harrogate Town (loan) 2018–19[26] National League 40——2[b]060
Gloucester City 2019–20[26] National League North 81———81
FC Halifax Town 2020–21[26] National League 31010—2[c]0340
2021–22[26] National League 33040—4[d]0410
2022–23[26] National League 36020—5[c]0430
Total 100070—1101180
Doncaster Rovers 2023–24[34] League Two 23020102[a]0280
2024–25[35] League Two 21030203[a]0290
2025–26[36] League One 37021205[a]1462
Total 81071501011032
Career total 2031141503712593
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Appearances in EFL Trophy
  2. ↑ One appearance in FA Trophy, one in National League play-offs
  3. 1 2 Appearances in FA Trophy
  4. ↑ Three appearances in FA Trophy, one in National League play-offs

Honours

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FC Halifax Town

Doncaster Rovers

Individual

References

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  1. ↑ "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Archived from the original on 6 October 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Jack Senior". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "Jack Senior". Luton Town F.C. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  4. ↑ "Jack Senior: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  5. 1 2 Thomson, Doug (5 October 2016). "Luton Town debut for former Huddersfield Town defender". Examiner Live. Reach. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  6. ↑ Booth, Mel (3 April 2013). "Huddersfield Town offer senior contracts to promising youngsters". Examiner Live. Reach. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  7. ↑ Threlfall-Sykes, David (22 June 2015). "Contract update". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  8. ↑ Thomson, Doug (13 July 2015). "Why Chris Powell is the perfect mentor for young Huddersfield Town player Jack Senior". Examiner Live. Reach. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  9. 1 2 Threlfall-Sykes, David (10 May 2016). "Jack Senior previews Saturday's U21 final". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  10. ↑ Porter, Alexandra (9 May 2016). "Huddersfield Town confirm release of Karim Matmour as part of summer exits". Examiner Live. Reach. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  11. 1 2 Simmonds, Mike (31 August 2016). "Hatters sign Senior from Huddersfield". Luton Today. Archived from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  12. ↑ Wright, Matt (22 September 2016). "Luton Town: Nathan Jones wants Hatters to 'play like they can play' against Doncaster". Bedfordshire on Sunday. Bedford. Archived from the original on 8 October 2017.
  13. ↑ Simmonds, Mike (4 October 2016). "Hatters through in EFL Trophy after dominant display against Baggies". Luton Today. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  14. ↑ Simmonds, Mike (14 January 2017). "10-man Luton record superb Crewe victory". Luton Today. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  15. 1 2 3 "Games played by Jack Senior in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  16. ↑ Simmonds, Mike (5 March 2017). "Jones changed defence around to 'make a statement' at Glovers". Luton Today. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  17. ↑ "Luton Town 1–1 Exeter City". BBC Sport. 18 March 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  18. ↑ Simmonds, Mike (14 April 2017). "Trio could return for Hatters against O's". Luton Today. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  19. 1 2 Simmonds, Mike (4 April 2017). "Senior 'chuffed' to be named in Checkatrade Team of the Tournament". Luton Today. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  20. ↑ "Jack Senior: Luton Town left-back extends contract until 2019". BBC Sport. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  21. ↑ Simmonds, Mike (31 January 2019). "Deadline day: Hatters full back heads to Harrogate Town on loan". Luton Today. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  22. ↑ Simmonds, Mike (17 May 2019). "McCormack leaves Kenilworth Road as Luton release five". Luton Today. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  23. ↑ Findlater, James (8 July 2019). "Who are Alex Penny and Jack Senior? A look at Grimsby Town's two trialists". Grimsby Live. Local World. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  24. ↑ Findlater, James (15 July 2019). "Grimsby Town close to fifth signing as defender set to arrive on loan this week". Grimsby Live. Local World. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  25. ↑ "Jack is added to the Senior squad". Gloucester City A.F.C. 26 November 2019. Archived from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  26. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "J. Senior: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  27. ↑ Scargill, Tom (21 August 2020). "FC Halifax Town: Left-back Senior signs up at The Shay". Halifax Courier. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  28. ↑ Jones, Steve (8 June 2023). "Doncaster Rovers sign former Luton Town defender Jack Senior from Halifax Town". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  29. ↑ "George Broadbent & Jack Senior: Doncaster Rovers trigger contract options". BBC Sport. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  30. ↑ Brennan, Stuart (6 December 2025). "Chesterfield 1–2 Doncaster Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  31. ↑ "Doncaster defender Senior signs new two-year deal". BBC Sport. 8 May 2026. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  32. ↑ "Games played by Jack Senior in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  33. ↑ "Games played by Jack Senior in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  34. ↑ "Games played by Jack Senior in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  35. ↑ "Games played by Jack Senior in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  36. ↑ "Games played by Jack Senior in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  37. ↑ De Costa, Luke (21 May 2023). "FC Halifax Town 1–0 Gateshead". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  38. ↑ "League Two: 2024/25: Current table". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
    "Doncaster: Squad details: 2024/25". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
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