Jack Payne (footballer, born 1994)

Jack Payne (born 25 October 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Colchester United.

Jack Payne
Payne playing for Southend United in 2014.
Personal information
Full name Jack Payne[1]
Date of birth (1994-10-25) 25 October 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Tower Hamlets, London, England
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)[2]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
Colchester United
Number 10
Youth career
Buckhurst Hill[3]
2009–2013 Southend United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Southend United 77 (15)
2016–2019 Huddersfield Town 23 (2)
2017–2018Oxford United (loan) 28 (3)
2018Blackburn Rovers (loan) 18 (1)
2018–2019Bradford City (loan) 39 (9)
2019–2020 Lincoln City 23 (2)
2020–2022 Swindon Town 78 (17)
2022–2024 Charlton Athletic 42 (4)
2023–2024Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 40 (6)
2024– Colchester United 15 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 16 November 2024 (UTC)

He made his professional debut for Southend United in August 2013. After three seasons at Southend he joined Huddersfield Town in June 2016. Payne had loan spells at Oxford United, Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City, before signing for Lincoln City in July 2019. He joined Swindon Town in August 2020, spending two seasons at the Wiltshire club before signing for Charlton Athletic in July 2022 and joining Milton Keynes Dons on loan in August 2023.

Club career

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Southend United

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Payne began his career with Southend United and made his professional debut in a 1–0 defeat against Yeovil Town on 6 August 2013 in the League Cup.[4][5] On 6 September 2014, Payne scored his first goal for Southend United in a 1–1 draw against Oxford United, opening the scoring in the 36th minute before Danny Hylton's equaliser in the second half.[6]

After an impressive season in which he netted 9 goals in 32 appearances, Payne was voted Southend United's player of the year for the 2015–16 campaign.[7]

Huddersfield Town

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On 20 June 2016, Payne joined Championship side Huddersfield Town on a three-year deal.[8] He made his debut for the Terriers in their 2–1 win over Brentford on 6 August 2016. His first goal for the Terriers was the winning goal in the 2–1 win against Newcastle United at St James' Park on 13 August 2016.[9]

Oxford United (loan)

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On 28 July 2017, Payne joined League One side Oxford United on a season-long loan.[10] He made his debut against Oldham Athletic in the opening match of the 2017–18 season, which ended in a 2–0 away victory for Oxford, both goals coming from his assists.[11] He scored his first goal for Oxford in an EFL Trophy tie against Stevenage on 29 August 2017.[12] He was recalled by Huddersfield in January 2018,[13] having scored seven goals in 34 appearances in all competitions.

Blackburn Rovers (loan)

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On 16 January 2018, Payne was loaned to Blackburn Rovers for the rest of the season.[14]

Bradford City (loan)

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On 16 July 2018, Payne was loaned to Bradford City on a season-long loan.[15][16] He scored on his debut against Shrewsbury Town on the opening day of the 2018–19 season.[17] In December 2018 he was praised by City teammate Hope Akpan.[18] In January 2019 it was announced that his loan would continue until the end of the 2018–19 season, after Bradford reached a new deal with parent club Huddersfield.[19][20]

Lincoln City

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On 3 July 2019, Payne signed for Lincoln City.[21]

Swindon Town

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On 6 August 2020, Payne joined Swindon Town.[22] He spent two seasons at the club.

Charlton Athletic

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On 18 July 2022, Payne joined Charlton Athletic.[23]

On 3 May 2024, it was confirmed that Payne would leave Charlton Athletic when his contract expired.[24]

Milton Keynes Dons (loan)

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On 30 August 2023, Payne joined Milton Keynes Dons on a season-long loan.[25] He scored his first league goal for the club on 24 October 2023, a free-kick from 25 yards, in a 4–1 home win over Bradford City.[26]

Colchester United

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On 2 July 2024, Payne signed a two-year contract with Colchester United.[27]

Career statistics

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As of match played 16 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Southend United 2013–14[28] League Two 11 0 1 0 1 0 2[a] 0 15 0
2014–15[29] League Two 34 6 1 0 1 0 2[b] 2 38 8
2015–16[30] League One 32 9 0 0 0 0 3[c] 0 35 9
Total 77 15 2 0 2 0 7 2 88 17
Huddersfield Town 2016–17[31] Championship 23 2 3 2 1 0 1[d] 0 28 4
2017–18[32] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018–19[33] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 23 2 3 2 1 0 1 0 28 4
Oxford United (loan) 2017–18[34] League One 28 3 1 0 1 0 4[e] 4 34 7
Blackburn Rovers (loan) 2017–18[35] League One 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 1
Bradford City (loan) 2018–19[36] League One 39 9 4 0 1 0 3[e] 0 47 9
Lincoln City 2019–20[37] League One 23 2 2 0 2 0 3[e] 0 30 2
Swindon Town 2020–21[38] League One 43 4 1 0 1 0 2[e] 0 47 4
2021–22[39] League Two 35 13 2 0 1 0 3[f] 0 41 13
Total 78 17 3 0 2 0 5 0 88 17
Charlton Athletic 2022–23[40] League One 39 4 2 2 5 0 4[e] 1 50 7
2023–24[41] League One 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0
Total 42 4 2 2 6 0 4 1 54 7
Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 2023–24[41] League Two 40 6 1 0 0 0 3[g] 1 44 7
Colchester United 2024–25[42] League Two 15 2 1 0 2 1 3[e] 0 21 3
Career total 383 60 19 4 17 0 33 8 452 73
  1. ^ One appearance in Football League Trophy, one in League Two play-offs
  2. ^ One appearance and two goals in Football League Trophy, one appearance in League Two play-offs
  3. ^ Appearances in Football League Trophy
  4. ^ Appearance in Championship play-offs
  5. ^ a b c d e f Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  6. ^ Two appearances in League Two play-offs and one appearance in EFL Trophy
  7. ^ Two appearances in League Two play-offs and one appearance in EFL Trophy

Honours

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Southend United

Blackburn Rovers

Huddersfield Town Championship play offs winners 2016-17

References

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  1. ^ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 71. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Jack Payne". Charlton Athletic F.C. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Hall of Fame". Buckhurst Hill F.C. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Southend United: Jack Payne agrees first professional deal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Southend 1–0 Yeovil". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Southend United vs. Oxford United". Soccerway. 9 September 2014.
  7. ^ "J. Payne". Soccerway. 17 August 2013.
  8. ^ "TRANSFER: JACK PAYNE TO JOIN HTAFC". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ "Newcastle 1–2 Huddersfield". BBC Sport. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  10. ^ "Jack Payne: Huddersfield Town midfielder joins Oxford on season-long loan". BBC Sport. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  11. ^ "Oldham Athletic 0 Oxford United 2". Oxford United F.C. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Stevenage 2–6 Oxford as The U's rout young Boro side". thecomet.net. 29 August 2017. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  13. ^ "Jack Payne Recalled By Huddersfield". Oxford United F.C. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  14. ^ "Playmaker Payne puts pen to paper". Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  15. ^ "Payne Arrives In Loan Deal". Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  16. ^ "Bradford City sign Miller and Payne on loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  17. ^ "Shrewsbury Town v Bradford City". BBC Sport. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  18. ^ Simon Parker (13 December 2018). "Bradford City: Akpan hails attacking midfield trio". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  19. ^ "HUDDERSFIELD PAIR STAYING PUT". Bradford City A.F.C. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  20. ^ Simon Parker (15 January 2019). "BREAKING: Payne and O'Brien staying with Bradford City". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  21. ^ "Jack Payne: Lincoln City sign former Huddersfield midfielder". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  22. ^ "Town sign midfielder Jack Payne from Lincoln". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  23. ^ "DONE DEAL : PAYNE IS AN ADDICK". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  24. ^ "2023/24 END-OF-SEASON SQUAD UPDATE". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  25. ^ "JACK PAYNE JOINS MK DONS ON SEASON-LONG LOAN". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  26. ^ "Milton Keynes Dons 4–1 Bradford City". BBC. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  27. ^ "Jack Payne: Midfielder signs for Colchester United". BBC Sport. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  28. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  29. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  30. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  31. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  32. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  33. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  34. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  35. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
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  37. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  38. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  39. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  40. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  41. ^ a b "Games played by Jack Payne in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  42. ^ "Games played by Jack Payne in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  43. ^ Shepka, Phil (23 May 2015). "Southend United 1–1 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  44. ^ Anderson, John, ed. (2018). Football Yearbook 2018–2019. London: Headline Publishing Group. pp. 54–55. ISBN 978-1-4722-6106-9.
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