Ben Parkinson (footballer)

Ben Parkinson
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-03-10) 10 March 2005
Place of birth Durham, England
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
Falkirk
Number 27
Youth career
2012–2023 Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2026 Newcastle United 1 (0)
2026– Falkirk 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18 January 2026

Ben Parkinson (born 10 March 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Premiership club Falkirk.

Career

Newcastle United

Parkinson joined the club's academy at the age of seven. He made his competitive debut for the club in a Premier League away fixture against AFC Bournemouth on 11 November 2023.

Falkirk

Parkinson joined Falkirk in January 2026.[1]

Career statistics

Club

As of 18 January 2026[2][3]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup[a] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Newcastle United U21 2023–24[4] 2[b] 0 2 0
Newcastle United 2023–24[4] Premier League 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Falkirk 2025-26 Scottish Premiership 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 1
Career total 3 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 6 1
  1. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "Thompson determined to progress after penning new deal" (Press release). Ben Parkinson joins Falkirk. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
  2. ^ Ben Parkinson at Soccerbase
  3. ^ Ben Parkinson at Soccerway
  4. ^ a b "Games played by Ben Parkinson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2023.