Jay Glover
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jay Michael Glover[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 May 2003[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hamilton Wanderers | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2021 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Belper Town (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Spennymoor Town (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2024 | Matlock Town | 8 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Hyde United | 6 | (0) |
| 2025– | Hamilton Wanderers | 12 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:38, 1 July 2025 (UTC) (UTC) | |||
Jay Glover (born 1 May 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hamilton Wanderers.
Career
Sheffield Wednesday
Glover joined Wednesday aged 14 on 8 May 2017 after playing with local sides Sheffield Boys, Greenhill and Young Owls.[3] After completing his two-year scholarship, Glover signed his maiden professional deal in June 2021.[4] Jay Glover makes his professional debut against Rochdale in the EFL Cup on 23 August 2022.[5]
On 2 December 2022, he joined Belper Town on a one-month loan alongside teammate Paulo Aguas.[6] Following the expiration of his one-month loan with Belper Town, he would join Gainsborough Trinity on a three-month loan.[7] On 3 May 2023, it was announced that Glover was offered a new contract in the clubs retained list.[8] His new contract was signed on 1 July 2023 along with teammate Mackenzie Maltby.[9]
On 7 November he joined Spennymoor Town on loan.[10] He returned from his loan spell on 5 December 2023, having played five times.[11]
On 13 May 2024, it was confirmed he would be released at the end of his contract.[12]
Matlock Town
On 9 August 2024, Glover joined Matlock Town following a trial.[13] His contract was cancelled with the club the following month on 20 September 2024.[14]
Hyde United
On 27 September 2024, Glover joined Hyde United.[15] He left Hyde United in January 2025 to explore opportunites of playing football in New Zealand.[16]
Career statistics
- As of 28 June 2025
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2022–23[17] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023–24[18] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Belper Town (loan) | 2022–23[19] | Northern Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | ||
| Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 2022–23[20] | Northern Premier League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 8 | 0 | ||
| Spennymoor Town (loan) | 2023–24 | National League North | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 5 | 0 | ||
| Matlock Town | 2024–25 | Northern Premier League | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 9 | 0 | ||
| Hyde United | 2024–25 | Northern Premier League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1[b] | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Hamilton Wanderers | 2025 | NRFL Championship | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 15 | 0 | |
| Career total | 42 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 50 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
References
- ^ "EFL Squad List 2021/22" (PDF). English Football League. p. 120. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
- ^ "J. Glover". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "The lowdown on Jay Glover". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Academy quintet pen first pro deals". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "A night to remember". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Owls duo move out on loan". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Academy loan update". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 5 January 2023.
- ^ "Owls announce academy retained list". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Young Owls duo sign new deals". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Jay Glover joins Spennymoor on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Glover And Hockenhull Loan Deals Expire". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Academy retained list confirmed". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Glover the Gladiator". Matlock Town Twitter. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Gladiators cancel contracts of trio". Matlock Town Twitter. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Two In Two Out". Hyde United FC. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Glover departs". Hyde United FC. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Jay Glover in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Jay Glover in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ "Belper Town – Appearances – Jay Glover". Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Gainsborough Trinity – Appearances – Jay Glover". Retrieved 9 January 2023.