Jack Kirk Stretton (born 6 September 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League club Truro City.
Club career Derby County Stretton made his debut for Derby County as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with Wycombe Wanderers on 28 November 2020.
On 8 March 2021, Stretton joined National League side Stockport County on loan for a month. On 9 March 2021, Stretton came off the bench to score on his debut in 5–0 away win against Solihull Moors.
He scored his first goal for Derby in a 2–1 loss at Peterborough United on 14 August 2021.
On 4 August 2022, Stretton joined EFL League Two club Carlisle United on a season-long loan deal.
Stockport County On 7 January 2023, Stretton was recalled from his loan at Carlisle to allow him to return to Stockport County for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
In July 2023, manager Dave Challinor revealed that Stretton had suffered an ACL injury and would therefore miss the majority of the 2023–24 season.
On 27 September 2024, Stretton joined National League side Oldham Athletic on a short-term loan until January 2025. Having struggled for game time, he was recalled on 24 October 2024, joining Woking on a one-month loan the following week. He was recalled by Stockport County on 31 December 2024. Stretton departed the club on 31 January 2025.
Burton Albion On 28 February 2025, Stretton joined League One side Burton Albion on a short-term deal until the end of the season. He departed the club at the end of his short-term deal.
Morecambe On 19 June 2025, Stretton joined National League side Morecambe as manager Derek Adams' first signing of the summer.
Drogheda United On 28 August 2025, Stratton signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United until the end of their season in November.
Truro City On 15 January 2026, Stretton signed for National League side Truro City.
International career Stretton has represented Scotland at U19 level.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDerby County2020–21Championship400000—402021–22Championship911020—1212022–23League One0000000000Total131102000161Stockport County (loan)2020–21National League5300—0053Carlisle United (loan)2022–23League Two182101030232Stockport County2022–23League Two1620000311932023–24League Two00000000002024–25League One2000001232Total235000043278Oldham Athletic (loan)2024–25National League1000000010Woking (loan)2024–25National League6010002191Burton Albion2024–25League One3000000030Morecambe2025–26National League00———00Drogheda United2025LOI Premier Division6010—1080Career total70840301048712
Honours Stockport County EFL League Two: 2023–24
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