Tommy Simkin


Tommy James Simkin is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Stoke City.

Club career

Simkin progressed through the Stoke City Academy and signed a professional contract in April 2022. He joined National League North side AFC Fylde in July 2022 on a one-month youth loan. In July 2023, Simkin signed a new long-term contract with Stoke and joined National League side Solihull Moors on a season long loan. After making 19 appearances for the Moors he was recalled by Stoke on 10 November 2023 after injuries to their senior keepers. Simkin made his professional debut on 9 December 2023 in the Championship against Sheffield Wednesday after Jack Bonham was unavailable due to sickness. On 12 January 2024, Simkin joined League Two side Forest Green Rovers on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season. Simkin made one appearance for Forest Green which came in a 2–0 defeat against Harrogate Town on 13 January 2024. He returned to Stoke early in February 2024 after the departure of manager Troy Deeney.
Simkin joined his home town club, Walsall on loan for the 2024–25 season alongside teammate Nathan Lowe. Simkin established himself as Walsall's number one and with Lowe scoring regularly the Saddlers topped the table by January and had a 15-point cushion. However Lowe returned to Stoke and Walsall lost their form resulting in them missing out on automatic promotion on the final day. After beating Chesterfield in the play-offs they lost 1–0 to AFC Wimbledon in the 2025 EFL League Two play-off final.
On 18 July 2025, Simkin joined League One side Leyton Orient on loan for the 2025–26 season. Simkin made 15 appearances for Orient before being recalled by Stoke on 1 January 2026, after injury to first-choice Viktor Johansson.

International career

Having previously represented England at U18 level, Simkin made his debut for the England Elite League squad as substitute during a 5-1 win over Poland at the Bialystok City Stadium on 22 March 2024.

Career statistics

Honours

England U21
  • UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2025