Jon James Alexander Mellish (born 19 September 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays for club Wigan Athletic, as a defender and midfielder.
Early and personal life Born in South Shields, Mellish attended Gateshead College.
Career Mellish began his career with Gateshead, making his senior debut during the 2016–17 season. He moved on loan to Newcastle Benfield in November 2017.
Carlisle United He signed for Carlisle United in May 2019. He scored his first goal for Carlisle in a 1–0 win against Barrow on 3 October 2020. He signed a new contract with the club later that month. He was a prolific scorer for the club in the 2020–21 season. Mellish played in the 2023 EFL League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium as Carlisle defeated Stockport County on penalties. After having scored an own goal in the final, Mellish would later convert his penalty in the shootout. On 29 March 2024, Mellish scored his first career hat-trick in a 3–1 away win over promotion-chasing Peterborough United.
Wigan Athletic On 11 January 2025, Mellish signed for League One club Wigan Athletic on a three-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.
In August 2025 he signed on loan for League Two club Milton Keynes Dons for the rest of the season. Mellish featured 38 times, scoring three goals, and achieved a second-placed promotion with the Buckinghamshire club.
Playing style Originally a defender, Mellish was converted into a midfielder in February 2020.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGateshead2016–17National League10000000102017–18National League1000000001002018–19National League461210000482Total571210000592Carlisle United2019–20League Two1504000302202020–21League Two441123102249162021–22League Two4231010204632022–23League Two4362010405062023–24League One4651010305152024–25League Two232101020272Total213271135016224532Wigan Athletic2024–25League One2110000002112025–26League One20000000202026–27League One7000101090Total301001010321Milton Keynes Dons (loan)2025–26League Two343200020383Career total334321546019237338
Honours Carlisle United EFL League Two play-offs: 2023
Milton Keynes Dons EFL League Two runner-up: 2025–26
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