Jack Walton

Jack Walton of Dundee United was born on 23 April 1998 (age 28).

Jack Walton, born 23 April 1998 (age 28), is an English goalkeeper whose senior career has settled most firmly at Dundee United. His early league breakthrough came at Barnsley in 2017-18, when he made three league appearances.

The bulk of his football has come at Tannadice. Walton has made 80 league appearances for Dundee United across three seasons, a level of continuity that has shaped his career far more than any earlier stop. In 2026-27, wearing the number one shirt, he has made eight league appearances and five in the League Cup, with his form described as solid and consistent.

His current market value is around £425,000, according to Transfermarkt. Walton’s career to this point is that of a working goalkeeper who has found his main run of senior football at Dundee United.

📈 Key stats and insights

Jack Walton has made eight Premiership starts in Premiership 2026 - 2027

Jack Walton has five League Cup appearances in 2026 - 2027

Jack Walton averages a 6.87 rating this season (high 7.81, low 5.9)

Jack Walton's market value is €500k

Last updated 16 October 2026. Send feedback

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Goalkeeper
Primary Position

Jack Walton

GK

1.84m (6ft)
Height: 1
Squad Number: 77kg (12st 1lb)
Weight: 23 April 1998 (age 28)
Date of Birth: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Country of Birth: Dundee United
Team: £425,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team: Dundee United
Premiership 2026 - 2027
Games: 9
Starting: 9
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Dundee United
League Cup 2026 - 2027
Games: 5
Starting: 5
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Jack Walton, a 28-year-old English goalkeeper for Dundee United, has made eight Premiership appearances (eight starts) and five League Cup appearances in Premiership 2026 - 2027, registering zero goals – those appearance figures mark him as a regular selection in league rounds played and a frequent choice for cup duty.

🔥 Recent form

Last 10 appearances for Jack Walton.

Season average rating: 6.87

Match: St. Johnstone 1-1 Dundee United
17 Oct 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.9

Match: Dundee United 1-0 Hibernian
10 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 7.4

Match: St. Mirren 0-3 Dundee United
19 Sep 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.8

Match: Dundee United 1-1 Falkirk
5 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.7

Match: Motherwell 3-0 Dundee United
2 Sep 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.8

Match: Kilmarnock 0-4 Dundee United
29 Aug 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 7.8

Match: Dundee United 0-4 Celtic
15 Aug 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: Dundee United 0-2 Dundee
22 Aug 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.4

Match: Hearts 4-0 Dundee United
9 Aug 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 5.9

Match: Dundee United 1-1 Rangers
31 Jul 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 7.2

Walton averages a 6.87 rating this season, with a season high of 7.81 and a low of 5.9 – the rating spread indicates moderate game-to-game variation while maintaining a broadly consistent baseline performance.

📋 Career stats

Team: Dundee United
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 9
Goals: -

Team: Preston North End
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 3
Goals: -

Team: Dundee United
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 36
Goals: -

Team: Dundee United
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 36
Goals: -

Team: Barnsley
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 1
Goals: -

Team: Barnsley
Season 2021 - 2022
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 7
Goals: -

Team: Barnsley
Season 2020 - 2021
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 24
Goals: -

Team: Barnsley
Season 2019 - 2020
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 9
Goals: -

Team: Barnsley
Season 2017 - 2018
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 3
Goals: -

Walton's career has involved moves between Luton Town, Preston North End, Cambridge United and Dundee United, with a pattern of loan spells and permanent moves; an initial loan to Dundee United was recorded in July 2023 and he returned to Dundee United via an undisclosed move in July 2026, reflecting a trajectory of short-term spells and repeated club changes.

💰 Transfers

Team: Dundee United
1 July 2026
From: Preston North End
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Preston North End
21 April 2026
From: Cambridge United
Type: Returned from loan

Team: Cambridge United
15 April 2026
From: Preston North End
Type: Loan

Team: Preston North End
22 July 2025
From: Luton Town
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Dundee United
10 July 2023
From: Luton Town
Type: Loan

Team: Luton Town
30 January 2023
From: Barnsley
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Barnsley
1 July 2014
Type: Signed

Transfers include a loan from Luton Town to Dundee United in July 2023, an undisclosed move from Luton Town to Preston North End in July 2025, loan activity between Preston North End and Cambridge United in April 2026 (a loan to Cambridge United and a return from loan to Preston North End are both recorded), and a move from Preston North End to Dundee United for an undisclosed fee in July 2026 – the record is dominated by loans and undisclosed transfers.

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