James Christopher Pardington (born 20 July 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Lincoln City.
He came through the youth team at Wolverhampton Wanderers, spending time on loan at Bath City, Stratford Town, Dulwich Hamlet and Mansfield Town. During the 2022–23 season he spent time with Grimsby Town and Larne.
Early life Pardington attended Aldridge School.
Career Wolverhampton Wanderers Pardington began his career with Rushall Olympic before signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2018. He moved on loan to Bath City in August 2019, to Stratford Town in January 2020, to Dulwich Hamlet in September 2020, and to Mansfield Town in February 2021.
He was released by Wolves at the end of the 2021–22 season.
Grimsby Town On 27 September 2022, Pardington joined EFL League Two side Grimsby Town on a short-term contract.
On 4 January 2023, Pardington was released having failed to make a first team appearance.
Larne Following his release from Grimsby, Pardington signed for NIFL Premiership side Larne.
Pardington made his Larne debut on the final day of the 2022–23 season against Coleraine, he was subsequently released following the end of his contract.
Cheltenham Town On 29 June 2023, Pardington returned to England when he joined League One club Cheltenham Town on a one-year deal. He moved on loan to Truro City in August 2023. He made his debut for Cheltenham on the final day of the 2023-24 season, replacing the injured Luke Southwood in a defeat at Stevenage, which saw the Robins relegated to League Two.
He was released by the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.
Lincoln City On 17 June 2024, Lincoln City confirmed Pardington had signed a two-year deal at the club. He made his Lincoln debut against Manchester City U21 in the EFL Trophy on 13 November 2024, playing the full 90 minutes.
On 21 March 2025, he joined Peterborough Sports on a 28 day loan.
On 11 October 2025, he joined AFC Telford United on a one month loan. He was recalled from his loan having played one game, due to a shoulder injury to Zach Jeacock. He joined Oxford City on loan on 22 November 2025, until January 2026. On 24 March 2026, he joined Kidderminster Harriers on a seven-day loan. After the conclusion to the season, he was offered a new contract by Lincoln City, which was subsequently signed in June, keeping him at the club until 2028.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWolverhampton Wanderers2019–20Premier League00000000002020–21Premier League00000000002021–22Premier League0000000000Total0000000000Bath City (loan)2019–20National League South2000—0020Stratford Town (loan)2019–20Southern League Premier Division Central5000—0050Dulwich Hamlet (loan)2020–21National League South3020—0050Mansfield Town (loan)2020–21League Two2000000020Grimsby Town2022–23League Two0000000000Larne2022–23NIFL Premiership1000000010Cheltenham Town2023–24League One1000000010Truro City (loan)2023–24National League South100000000100Lincoln City2024–25League One00000020202025–26League One00000000002026–27Championship0000000000Total0000002020Peterborough Sports (loan)2024–25National League North3000—0030AFC Telford (loan)2025–26National League North0010—0010Oxford City (loan)2025–26National League North70——0070Kidderminster Harriers (loan)2025–26National League North10——0010Career total350300020400
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