James Michael Dadge (born 18 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Spalding United, on loan from club Northampton Town.
Career A product of the Northampton Town academy, Dadge spent time on loan with St Ives Town, Harborough Town and Banbury United across the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons.
On 3 May 2025, the final day of the 2024–25 season, Dadge made his senior debut for the Cobblers, appearing as a late substitute in a 1–1 draw with Wigan Athletic. Having previously appeared on the bench for the first-team on over fifty occasions, he spoke of the 'amazing feeling' to finally make his debut, manager Kevin Nolan challenging the youngster to push to become first-choice for the following season.
In August 2025, Dadge joined Southern League Premier Division South club Spalding United on loan.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNorthampton Town2022–23League Two00000000002023–24League One00000000002024–25 League One1000000010Total1000000010St Ives Town (loan)2022–23 Southern League Premier Division Central16000—10170Harborough Town (loan)2023–24 NPL Division One Midlands3000—2050St Ives Town (loan)2023–24Southern League Premier Division Central4000—1050Banbury United (loan)2023–24National League North7000—0070Harborough Town (loan)2024–25Southern League Premier Division Central3000—0030Career total340000040380
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