Tom Lowery
Welsh footballer
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Thomas Richard Lowery (born 31 December 1997) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock.
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Lowery with Crewe Alexandra in February 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Richard Lowery[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 31 December 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Holmes Chapel, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kilmarnock | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2016 | Crewe Alexandra | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2022 | Crewe Alexandra | 151 | (13) |
| 2022–2025 | Portsmouth | 26 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 17 | (2) |
| 2025– | Kilmarnock | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:00, 8 November 2025 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Crewe Alexandra
A graduate of the Crewe Alexandra Academy, Lowery signed his first professional contract with the club in May 2016.[3] He made his Crewe debut on 4 October 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute in an EFL Trophy tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers U23s at Gresty Road.[4]
The diminutive midfielder made what was regarded as a "sparkling" league debut four days later,[5] coming on at half-time against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on 8 October 2016.[6] Nicknamed 'Miniesta', Lowery was described as "hungry for the ball and composed and inventive with it at his feet".[5] A week later, he was in Crewe's starting line-up at Notts County.
In January 2018, Lowery signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract at Crewe.[7] He scored his first goal for Crewe in a 2–0 defeat of Yeovil Town at Gresty Road on 19 April 2019,[8] in his 50th League appearance.
In January 2020, after 36 Crewe appearances during the season, Lowery suffered a pelvic injury which ruled him out of several games.[9] In October 2020, Lowery signed a new two-year contract.[10]
He played no part in Crewe's July 2021 pre-season games after negotiations over a new contract stalled.[11] As the contract impasse continued into August,[12] Lowery only played an under-23s game on 16 August 2021 due to a shortage of players caused by a sickness bug; he did not otherwise feature for Crewe during the first weeks of the season.[13] He eventually made his season debut on 31 August in a 1–0 victory at Shrewsbury Town in an EFL Trophy group tie,[14] as manager David Artell looked to conclude further talks with Lowery and his agent,[15] but the talks stalled again in early September.[16] He eventually resumed league appearances, coming on as a second-half substitute and scoring Crewe's goal in a 2–1 defeat at Wycombe Wanderers on 23 October 2021.[17] He scored three further goals as Crewe were relegated from League One; manager Alex Morris, who had replaced Artell, did not expect Lowery to extend his Crewe career beyond the end of the season.[18]
Portsmouth
On 5 August 2022, Lowery joined League One Portsmouth on a three-year contract,[19] making his Pompey debut as a second-half substitute in a 3–0 EFL League Cup first round win at Cardiff City on 9 August 2022.[20] During his 10th appearance, on 17 September 2022 against Plymouth Argyle, Lowery suffered a hamstring injury which ruled him out of League action until March 2023.[21] In the opening game of the 2023–2024 season on 5 August 2023, Lowery suffered a torn meniscus in his knee, requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery period,[22][23] eventually returning to the first team in January 2024.
Crewe Alexandra (loan)
On 30 January 2025, Lowery returned to Crewe Alexandra on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season,[24] making his first appearance in Crewe's 1–1 draw at Harrogate Town on 1 February 2025,[25] and scoring a penalty in a 3–0 victory over Barrow at Gresty Road on 22 February 2024.[26]
He was released by Portsmouth upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2024–25 season.[27]
Kilmarnock
On 7 July 2025, Lowery joined Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock.[28]
International career
In May 2021, Lowery was called up to train with the Wales national squad ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.[29][30]
Statistics
- As of 8 November 2025
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Crewe Alexandra | 2016–17 | League Two | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017–18[31] | League Two | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
| 2018–19[32] | League Two | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2019–20[33] | League Two | 29 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 36 | 5 | |
| 2020–21[34] | League One | 37 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 40 | 3 | |
| 2021–22[35] | League One | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 34 | 4 | |
| Total | 151 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 175 | 13 | ||
| Portsmouth | 2022–23[36] | League One | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023–24[37] | League One | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[38] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 | ||
| Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 2024–25[38] | League Two | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| Kilmarnock | 2025–26[39] | Scottish Premiership | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Career total | 197 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 230 | 15 | ||
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
Portsmouth