Jake Tabor

Jake Tom Tabor (born 25 August 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for National League South club Hemel Hempstead Town.

Career Early career Tabor spent his early career with Sarratt, Berkhamsted Comrades, Berkhamsted, Crawley Green and Oxhey Jets. After playing for Harpenden Town, Tabor joined Rayners Lane, before signing on a dual registration for Northwood in October 2022. He then played for Leighton Town, also on a dual registration. scoring 66 goals for Amersham in the 2023–24 season.

Swindon Town Following a trial with the club, which Swindon manager Ian Holloway described as the best he had ever seen, Tabor signed for Swindon Town in June 2025, signing his first professional contract with the club. He had interest from other clubs prior to signing for Swindon. Tabor's adaptation to professional training was praised by Swindon manager Ian Holloway, and a large number of bets were placed on Tabor to be the league's top scorer.

On 13 September 2025, Tabor joined National League South club Bath City on a one-month loan deal. The loan was extended in October 2025 for another month, before he was recalled by Swindon in November due to injuries at the parent club. His performances on loan at Bath were praised by Holloway. On 30 January 2026, it was announced that he would return to Bath City on loan for the remainder of the season, however due to an EFL ruling regarding short-term loan regulations, his return to Bath was not permitted, and instead, on 6 February 2026, Tabor joined National League side Eastleigh on loan until the end of the season. His Eastleigh debut came on 7 February 2026 during the 2–2 draw against Wealdstone, and he scored his first goal for the club on 14 February 2026 during the 2–2 draw against Boreham Wood. .

Hemel Hempstead Town On 24 July 2026, Tabor signed for National League South club Hemel Hempstead Town for an undisclosed fee

Playing style Known as a prolific goalscorer at non-league level, Tabor has been compared to Jamie Vardy.

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