James Lyon (footballer)

James Lyon (born 25 June 2003) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle.

James Lyon
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-06-25) 25 June 2003
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Partick Thistle
Number 27
Youth career
Partick Thistle
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Partick Thistle 5 (1)
2021–2022 → Stenhousemuir (loan) 17 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:48, 12 August 2023 (UTC)

Career

Partick Thistle

Lyon made his professional debut coming off the bench in a 2–0 away win over Forfar Athletic.[1]

After making two appearances and registering one assist with the first team squad in Scottish League One, Lyon signed a two year modern apprenticeship deal with Thistle in summer 2021.[2]

Lyon joined Scottish League Two side Stenhousemuir on loan for the 2021–22 season.[3] Lyon scored the first goal of his career, scoring for Stenhousemuir in a 2–1 win over Dumbarton in the Scottish League Cup group stages.[4]

In June 2023 Lyon signed a new two year contract with Partick Thistle, extending his deal until the end of the 2024–25 season.[5]

Lyon scored his first goal for Thistle in a 2–2 draw in the Scottish League Cup group stages, scoring a stoppage time equaliser against Falkirk at Firhill.[6]

Lyon scored his first league goal for Thistle, opening the scoring in a 2-1 away defeat to Airdrie.[7]

References
  1. "Forfar Athletic v Partick Thistle". BBC News.
  2. "Four Thistle Weir Academy graduates sign up as Jags!". Partick Thistle FC.
  3. "LOAN NEWS: James Lyon joins Stenhousemuir for 2021/22 campaign". Partick Thistle FC.
  4. "Dumbarton v Stenhousemuir". BBC News.
  5. "James Lyon signs a two year deal with the club". Partick Thistle FC.
  6. "Partick Thistle v Falkirk". BBC News.
  7. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66413773
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