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Jacob Wakeling
Personal information
Full name Jacob Andrew Wakeling[1]
Date of birth (2001-09-15) 15 September 2001 (age 25)
Place of birth Redditch, England[2]
Position Striker
Team information
Current team
 Solihull Moors
Youth career
West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Alvechurch 7 (5)
2020–2022 Leicester City 0 (0)
2022 → Barrow (loan) 4 (0)
2022–2023 Swindon Town 47 (8)
2023–2025 Peterborough United 8 (0)
2024–2025 → Gillingham (loan) 16 (1)
2025– Solihull Moors 25 (7)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:08, 22 March 2026 (UTC)

Jacob Andrew Wakeling (born 15 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who last plays as a striker for Solihull Moors.

Career

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Early career

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Wakeling began his career with West Bromwich Albion, being released by them in 2020.[3] After playing in non-league football for Alvechurch,[4] Wakeling signed for Leicester City in November 2020, before moving on loan to Barrow in January 2022.[3][5] Wakeling played four times for Barrow before returning to Leicester, from where he was released as a player in June 2022.[6]

Swindon Town

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In July 2022 he signed for Swindon Town after previously being on trial at the club.[7][8] After scoring 4 goals and making 3 assists in his first 10 league games, on 30 September 2022,[9] Wakeling signed a contract extension keeping him at Swindon Town until 2026.[10]

Peterborough United

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On 1 September 2023, Wakeling signed with EFL League One club Peterborough United on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[11]

Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Wakeling joined Gillingham on a season-long loan.[12][13] He scored on his debut for the team, scoring the second in a 4-1 home win over Carlisle United.[14]

On 6 May 2025, Peterborough announced the player had been transfer listed.[15]

On 1 September 2025, it was announced that Wakeling had left the club.[16]

Solihull Moors

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On 2 September 2025, Wakeling joined Solihull Moors of the National League.[17][18]

Career statistics

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As of match played 1 April 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Alvechurch 2020–21[4] Southern League Premier Division Central 7532–1[a]0117
Leicester City U21 2020–21[19] – –––1[b]111
2021–22[20] – –––2[b]121
Total –––3232
Barrow (loan) 2021–22[20] League Two 4000000040
Swindon Town 2022–23[21] League Two 458100000468
2023–24[22] League Two 2000101[b]040
Total 478101010508
Peterborough United 2023–24[22] League One 8000000080
Gillingham (loan) 2024–25[23] League Two 16110101[b]0191
Career total 82145220629518
  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  2. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ↑ "SQUAD LIST 2022/23 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  2. ↑ Jacob Wakeling at Soccerway
  3. 1 2 "Barrow Sign Jacob Wakeling On Loan". www.barrowafc.com.
  4. 1 2 "Jake Wakeling Profile | Aylesbury United FC". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk.
  5. ↑ "Barrow sign Leicester striker Wakeling". BBC Sport. 12 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Eldin Jakupović Among Six To Depart Leicester City". Leicester City FC. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  7. ↑ "Swindon Town sign striker Jacob Wakeling on one-year contract". Swindon Advertiser. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  8. ↑ "Swindon sign former Leicester striker Wakeling". BBC Sport. 5 July 2022.
  9. ↑ "Wakeling hoping to rediscover early-season form after outrageous Salford goal". Swindon Advertiser. 20 February 2023.
  10. ↑ "Town talent Wakeling signs new long-term contract". Swindon Advertiser. 30 September 2022.
  11. ↑ "Peterborough sign Wakeling from Swindon". BBC Sport. September 2023.
  12. ↑ "Gills sign Jacob Wakeling on loan | Gillingham F.C." www.gillinghamfootballclub.com.
  13. ↑ "Jacob Wakeling: Peterborough United striker joins Gillingham on loan". BBC Sport. 2 August 2024.
  14. ↑ "Report: Gillingham 4-1 Carlisle United". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com.
  15. ↑ "Posh Announce Retained List | Peterborough United - The Posh". www.theposh.com. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  16. ↑ "MacAnthony Reflects On Deadline Day And Transfer Window | Peterborough United - The Posh". www.theposh.com.
  17. ↑ "Wakeling Completes Permanent Move To Moors; Peterborough United - The Posh". www.theposh.com.
  18. ↑ "Solihull Moors: Peterborough striker Jacob Wakeling signs in permanent deal". BBC Sport. 3 September 2025.
  19. ↑ "Games played by Jacob Wakeling in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  20. 1 2 "Games played by Jacob Wakeling in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  21. ↑ "Games played by Jacob Wakeling in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  22. 1 2 "Games played by Jacob Wakeling in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  23. ↑ "Games played by Jacob Wakeling in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
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