About Jimmy Knowles
Born 2001. Jimmy Knowles is a British association football player.
Jimmy Knowles (born 25 January 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for club Altrincham.
Career Knowles was called up to the Mansfield Town senior team by manager David Flitcroft after he scored four goals in a reserve game against Port Vale in March 2019. He signed a two-year professional contract with the "Stags" three months later. Manager John Dempster gave Knowles his debut in the English Football League in a 0–0 draw with Stevenage at Field Mill on 24 August, putting him on as an 89th-minute substitute for Alex MacDonald. He scored his first goal for the club in an EFL Trophy tie against Crewe Alexandra on 8 October 2019.
He was loaned to Notts County in September 2020. On 5 April 2021 Knowles scored his first senior hat-trick during a 4–2 win in a National League fixture at Woking, scoring in the 60th, 66th & 79th minutes.
Knowles was loaned to Scottish Championship club Greenock Morton in August 2021. There he suffered a ruptured ACL and missed the remainder of the season.
In February 2023, Knowles joined National League North club Kettering Town on an initial one-month loan deal. This was later extended until the end of the season.
He was released by Mansfield at the end of the 2022–23 season and joined National League North side Boston United.
Knowles made an encouraging start to his career at Boston United by scoring a brace to claim the three points during his home debut against South Shields.
Accrington Stanley On 12 June 2024, Knowles signed for Accrington Stanley on a two-year contract.
On 14 January 2025, he returned to Boston United on loan for the remainder of the season.
Altrincham On 10 June 2025, Knowles joined National League side Altrincham for an undisclosed fee.
Style of play The Mansfield Town club website described Knowles as a forward with "great work ethic, possesses bags of pace and has an eye for goal".
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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2019–20 League Two
2020–21 League Two
2021–22 League Two
2022–23 League Two
6!!1!!0!!0!!0!!0!!4!!1!!10!!2 Notts County (loan) 2020–21 National League
Greenock Morton (loan) 2021–22
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jimmy Knowles?
English association football player (born 2001)
When was Jimmy Knowles born?
Jimmy Knowles was born on 27 February 2001 in Sutton.
What is Jimmy Knowles's occupation?
Jimmy Knowles is an association football player.
What nationality is Jimmy Knowles?
Jimmy Knowles is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Knowles (footballer)
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