Jacob Finlay Evans (born 8 April 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Gloucester City
Club career Having spent 10 years in the Swindon Town youth set-up, Evans signed a professional contract in April 2016. Evans made his professional debut for the Wiltshire side, coming on as a second-half substitute, in the 3–0 win against Shrewsbury Town.
On 22 February 2017, Evans joined Irish side Waterford on loan until June 2017. On 24 February 2017, Evans made his Waterford debut in their 1–0 away defeat against Athlone Town, on the opening day of the 2017 campaign. Injury would blight most of Evans time with Waterford and his loan ended in May 2017 and he made his final appearance in the club's 3–0 defeat to League of Ireland champions Dundalk.
On 19 August 2017, Evans joined Southern League Premier Division side Farnborough on a one-month loan deal. On the same day, Evans made his debut for the club during their 3–1 home defeat against Redditch United, replacing John Oyenuga in the 66th minute. Following the conclusion of his one-month loan spell, it was announced that Evans had joined Farnborough on a permanent deal.
Following a trial period with Championship side Cardiff City, Evans joined their development side on a deal until the end of the 2017–18 campaign.
In January 2020, Evans joined National League South Hemel Hempstead Town on loan.
On 14 December 2020, Evans joined National League South side Hungerford Town.
On 23 May 2023, Evans agreed to join National League South side, Chippenham Town.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSwindon Town2015–16League One10000000102016–17League One1000002Appearances in the EFL Trophy0302017–18League Two00—000000Total2000002040Waterford (loan)2017League of Ireland First Division200010—30Farnborough (loan)2017–18Southern League Premier Division4010—0050Farnborough2017–18Southern League Premier Division162——3Appearances in the FA Trophy0192Cardiff City2017–18Championship00———002018–19Premier League000000—002019–20Championship000000—00Total000000—00Hemel Hempstead Town (loan)2019–20National League South70———70Hemel Hempstead Town2020–21National League South11211——123Hungerford Town2020–21National League South31——10412021–22For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round: National League South35620—203962022–23National League South42700—42469Total801420—728916Chippenham Town2023–24National League South32300—103332024–25National League South6000—0060Total38300—10393Gloucester City (loan)2024–25Southern League Premier Division South15100—00151Career total17522411013219325
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