Scott Pollock
English footballer (born 2001)
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Scott Alexander Gladman Pollock (born 12 March 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Brackley Town. Pollock is the older brother of England and Northampton Saints rugby star Henry Pollock.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Scott Henry Alexander Gladman Pollock[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 March 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Northampton, England | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Brackley Town | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | Northampton Town | ||
| 2017–2018 | Hashtag United | ||
| 2018 | Northampton Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Hashtag United | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2022 | Northampton Town | 18 | (1) |
| 2019 | → St Neots Town (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Boston United (loan) | 5 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | Boston United | 27 | (14) |
| 2023–2024 | Yeovil Town | 7 | (0) |
| 2024– | Brackley Town | 23 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:45, 29 March 2025 (UTC) | |||
Career
Pollock began his career with Northampton Town, featuring in the club's youth Football & Education Programme having joined as an under-14.[3][4] In 2017, Pollock began playing for the then Sunday League team Hashtag United after winning their nationwide academy competition in May.[5] He subsequently appeared at the EE Wembley Cup later that year, a competition in which he won man of the match and was subsequently handed a trial at Crystal Palace. They did not sign Pollock though, stating he was "too slight".[4]
Pollock, before playing for Hashtag United, had a trial with Leicester City.[6]
On 14 September 2018, Pollock signed a two-year contract with Northampton Town.[3][7] Two weeks later, he was selected as a substitute in a League Two fixture against Mansfield Town.[8] In January 2019, Pollock was sent out on loan to St Neots Town.[9] He was recalled following two appearances.[10][11] Pollock subsequently made his professional league debut on 19 January against Cambridge United.[2] In the succeeding February, Pollock rejoined St Neots Town on loan.[12] He was again recalled in April after seven games.[13]
Pollock started in League Two for the first time on 13 April as Northampton drew 1–1 with Mansfield Town. He assisted Sam Foley's goal.
On 22 October 2019, Pollock netted his first goal in a 2–0 away win over Carlisle United; scoring in the 51st minute.[2]
On 26 February 2022, Pollock joined National League North side Boston United on a one-month loan deal.[14] He made his debut that day and opened the scoring just ten minutes in as his side defeated Kettering Town 3–2.[15] He was recalled in March 2022.[16]
In June 2022, following his release from Northampton Town, Pollock joined Boston United on a permanent basis.[17]
On 6 March 2023, Pollock signed with Yeovil Town in the National League South.[18] On 12 April 2024, Pollock departed Yeovil Town after the mutual termination of his contract, having not featured during the 2023–24 season.[19]
In June 2024, Pollock signed for National League North side Brackley Town.[20]
Career statistics
- As of match played 25 March 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Northampton Town | 2018–19[21] | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019–20[22] | League Two | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2020–21[23] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021–22[23] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| Total | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 2 | ||
| St Neots Town (loan) | 2018–19[10][11][24][25] | Southern League Premier Division Central |
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Boston United (loan) | 2021–22[2] | National League North | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | |
| Boston United | 2022–23[2] | National League North | 27 | 14 | 3 | 2 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 32 | 16 | |
| Total | 32 | 16 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | 37 | 18 | |||
| Yeovil Town | 2022–23[2] | National League | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24[2] | National League South | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |||
| Brackley Town | 2024–25[2] | National League North | 23 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 1[c] | 3 | 29 | 9 | |
| Career total | 89 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 111 | 29 | ||
- Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
- One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance in Lincolnshire Senior Cup.
- Appearance in NFA Hillier Senior Cup
Honours
Brackley Town:
Individual
- Northampton Town Young Player of the Season: 2018–19[27]
- EFL League Two Apprentice of the Year: 2020[28]