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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|08|25|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|08|25|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Leeds]], England
| birth_place = [[Leeds]], England
| height = {{height|m=1.68}}<ref name="dunfermline">{{cite web | url=http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/josh-falkingham-dunfermline_2208034_47728 | title=Dunfermline Profile | accessdate=3 September 2012}}</ref>
| height = {{height|m=1.68}}<ref name="dunfermline">{{cite web | url=http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/josh-falkingham-dunfermline_2208034_47728 | title=Dunfermline Profile | accessdate=3 September 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818024129/http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/josh-falkingham-dunfermline_2208034_47728 | archivedate=18 August 2012 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>
| currentclub = [[Harrogate Town F.C.|Harrogate Town]]
| currentclub = [[Harrogate Town F.C.|Harrogate Town]]
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==Club career==
==Club career==
Falkingham grew up in [[Rothwell, West Yorkshire|Rothwell]] just outside [[Leeds]]<ref name="hoping">{{cite web | url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/20101/josh-falkingham-hoping-to-use-arbroath-v-rangers-scottish-cup-tie-as-a-stepping-stone.html | title=Josh Falkingham hoping to use Arbroath v Rangers Scottish Cup tie as a stepping stone | publisher=[[The Courier (Dundee)]] | work=thecourier.co.uk | date=4 January 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> and played at youth level for [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] from the age of eight.<ref name="Yorkie">{{cite web | url=http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20120704/another-yorkie-for-pars_2207955_2832603 | title=Another Yorkie for Pars | publisher=[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.]] | work=dafc.co.uk | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> He featured in their various youth teams for eleven years,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/leaguedivision2/4036816/Ill-keep-our-lads-United.html | title=I’ll keep our lads United | publisher=[[The Scottish Sun]] | work=thescottishsun.co.uk | date=3 January 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> however was unable to break through to the first team and was released from the club in 2010.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/ex-leeds-united-midfielder-eyes-dream-ticket-to-scottish-premier-league-1-4721500 | title=Ex-Leeds United midfielder eyes dream ticket to Scottish Premier League | newspaper=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]] | date=9 July 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref>
Falkingham grew up in [[Rothwell, West Yorkshire|Rothwell]] just outside [[Leeds]]<ref name="hoping">{{cite web | url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/20101/josh-falkingham-hoping-to-use-arbroath-v-rangers-scottish-cup-tie-as-a-stepping-stone.html | title=Josh Falkingham hoping to use Arbroath v Rangers Scottish Cup tie as a stepping stone | publisher=[[The Courier (Dundee)]] | work=thecourier.co.uk | date=4 January 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> and played at youth level for [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] from the age of eight.<ref name="Yorkie">{{cite web | url=http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20120704/another-yorkie-for-pars_2207955_2832603 | title=Another Yorkie for Pars | publisher=[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.]] | work=dafc.co.uk | accessdate=18 September 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130420042823/http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20120704/another-yorkie-for-pars_2207955_2832603 | archivedate=20 April 2013 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> He featured in their various youth teams for eleven years,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/leaguedivision2/4036816/Ill-keep-our-lads-United.html | title=I’ll keep our lads United | publisher=[[The Scottish Sun]] | work=thescottishsun.co.uk | date=3 January 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> however was unable to break through to the first team and was released from the club in 2010.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/ex-leeds-united-midfielder-eyes-dream-ticket-to-scottish-premier-league-1-4721500 | title=Ex-Leeds United midfielder eyes dream ticket to Scottish Premier League | newspaper=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]] | date=9 July 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref>


On 19 March 2010, Falkingham signed for [[Scottish Premier League]] side [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/newsitemsdetail.php?param=781 | title=JOSH KEEN TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION | publisher=[[St Johnstone F.C.]] | work=perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk | date=19 March 2010 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/derek-mcinnes-new-boy-josh-1053721 | title=New boy Josh Falkingham may start against Celtic as injuries mount | publisher=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | work=dailyrecord.co.uk | date=20 March 2010 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> on a short term deal.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/josh-hoping-for-more-headlines-in-yorkshire/ | title=Josh hoping for more headlines in Yorkshire | publisher=[[Scottish Football League]] | work=scottishfootballleague.com | date=17 February 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> On 5 May 2010, he made his debut for the club, coming on as an 28th-minute substitute replacing [[Murray Davidson]] in a 0–0 draw with [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8658855.stm | title=Falkirk 0 – 0 St Johnstone | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=BBC Sport | date=5 May 2010 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> After only one appearance,<ref>{{Soccerbase season|51739|2009|name=Josh Falkingham|access-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> Falkingham was released by the club at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/st_johnstone/8676550.stm | title=Eight players head for the exit at St Johnstone | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=BBC Sport | date=11 May 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref>
On 19 March 2010, Falkingham signed for [[Scottish Premier League]] side [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/newsitemsdetail.php?param=781 | title=JOSH KEEN TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION | publisher=[[St Johnstone F.C.]] | work=perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk | date=19 March 2010 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/derek-mcinnes-new-boy-josh-1053721 | title=New boy Josh Falkingham may start against Celtic as injuries mount | publisher=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | work=dailyrecord.co.uk | date=20 March 2010 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> on a short term deal.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/josh-hoping-for-more-headlines-in-yorkshire/ | title=Josh hoping for more headlines in Yorkshire | publisher=[[Scottish Football League]] | work=scottishfootballleague.com | date=17 February 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130201225450/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/josh-hoping-for-more-headlines-in-yorkshire/ | archivedate=1 February 2013 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> On 5 May 2010, he made his debut for the club, coming on as an 28th-minute substitute replacing [[Murray Davidson]] in a 0–0 draw with [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8658855.stm | title=Falkirk 0 – 0 St Johnstone | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=BBC Sport | date=5 May 2010 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> After only one appearance,<ref>{{Soccerbase season|51739|2009|name=Josh Falkingham|access-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> Falkingham was released by the club at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/st_johnstone/8676550.stm | title=Eight players head for the exit at St Johnstone | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=BBC Sport | date=11 May 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref>


In June 2010, he signed for [[Scottish Third Division]] side [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]] on a one-year deal.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/2174/arbroath-fc-snap-up-josh-falkingham.html | title=Arbroath FC snap up Josh Falkingham | publisher=The Courier | work=thecourier.co.uk | date=29 June 2010 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> He made his debut on 24 July 2010, in a 1–0 defeat to [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] in the [[Scottish Challenge Cup|Challenge Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/challenge-cup/results/3282462/ |title=Dunfermline Athletic 1 – 0 Arbroath |publisher=[[Scottish Football League]] |work=scottishfootballleague.com |date=24 July 2010 |accessdate=18 September 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120807031557/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/challenge-cup/results/3282462/ |archivedate= 7 August 2012 |df= }}</ref> On 7 August 2010, the opening day of the league season, he scored twice in a 5–3 win over [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/third/results/3285849/ | title=Elgin City 3 – 5 Arbroath | publisher=[[Scottish Football League]] | work=scottishfootballleague.com | date=7 August 2010 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> He was a regular starter in his first season,<ref>{{Soccerbase season|51739|2010|name=Josh Falkingham|access-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> scoring 9 goals and helping the team win the title and promotion to the [[Scottish Second Division]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-former-whites-reject-makes-good-1-3656284 | title=Leeds United: Former Whites reject makes good | newspaper=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]] | date=7 August 2011 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref>
In June 2010, he signed for [[Scottish Third Division]] side [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]] on a one-year deal.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/2174/arbroath-fc-snap-up-josh-falkingham.html | title=Arbroath FC snap up Josh Falkingham | publisher=The Courier | work=thecourier.co.uk | date=29 June 2010 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> He made his debut on 24 July 2010, in a 1–0 defeat to [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] in the [[Scottish Challenge Cup|Challenge Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/challenge-cup/results/3282462/ |title=Dunfermline Athletic 1 – 0 Arbroath |publisher=[[Scottish Football League]] |work=scottishfootballleague.com |date=24 July 2010 |accessdate=18 September 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120807031557/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/challenge-cup/results/3282462/ |archivedate= 7 August 2012 |df= }}</ref> On 7 August 2010, the opening day of the league season, he scored twice in a 5–3 win over [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/third/results/3285849/ | title=Elgin City 3 – 5 Arbroath | publisher=[[Scottish Football League]] | work=scottishfootballleague.com | date=7 August 2010 | accessdate=18 September 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627151451/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/third/results/3285849/ | archivedate=27 June 2013 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> He was a regular starter in his first season,<ref>{{Soccerbase season|51739|2010|name=Josh Falkingham|access-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> scoring 9 goals and helping the team win the title and promotion to the [[Scottish Second Division]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-former-whites-reject-makes-good-1-3656284 | title=Leeds United: Former Whites reject makes good | newspaper=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]] | date=7 August 2011 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref>


Falkingham signed a contract extension to extend his stay at the club for another season.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/15106/arbroath-boss-in-falkingham-signing-coup.html | title=Arbroath boss in Falkingham signing coup | publisher=The Courier | work=thecourier.co.uk | date=22 June 2011 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> He held his place in the team and scored a further eight goals,<ref>{{Soccerbase season|51739|2011|access-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> with the team finishing second in the league,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables/_/league/sco.3/scottish-division-two?cc=5739# | title=2011/12 Scottish Division Two Table / Standings | publisher=ESPN Soccernet | work=[[ESPN]] | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> losing out on promotion in the play-offs.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18029521 | title=Arbroath 0–0 Dumbarton (agg 1–2) | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=BBC Sport | date=12 May 2012 | accessdate=26 May 2012}}</ref> He was subsequently named in the PFA Scotland's Division Two Team of the Year.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/2012/news/pfa-scotland-division-two-team-of-the-year/ | title = PFA Scotland Division Two Team of the Year | accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref> In all Falkingham made 70 league appearances, scoring 17 times for Arbroath.<ref name="Soc">{{cite web | url=http://uk.soccerway.com/players/josh-falkingham/129942/ | title=J. Falkingham | publisher=Soccerway | work=uk.soccerway.com | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref>
Falkingham signed a contract extension to extend his stay at the club for another season.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/15106/arbroath-boss-in-falkingham-signing-coup.html | title=Arbroath boss in Falkingham signing coup | publisher=The Courier | work=thecourier.co.uk | date=22 June 2011 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> He held his place in the team and scored a further eight goals,<ref>{{Soccerbase season|51739|2011|access-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> with the team finishing second in the league,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables/_/league/sco.3/scottish-division-two?cc=5739# | title=2011/12 Scottish Division Two Table / Standings | publisher=ESPN Soccernet | work=[[ESPN]] | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> losing out on promotion in the play-offs.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18029521 | title=Arbroath 0–0 Dumbarton (agg 1–2) | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=BBC Sport | date=12 May 2012 | accessdate=26 May 2012}}</ref> He was subsequently named in the PFA Scotland's Division Two Team of the Year.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/2012/news/pfa-scotland-division-two-team-of-the-year/ | title = PFA Scotland Division Two Team of the Year | accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref> In all Falkingham made 70 league appearances, scoring 17 times for Arbroath.<ref name="Soc">{{cite web | url=http://uk.soccerway.com/players/josh-falkingham/129942/ | title=J. Falkingham | publisher=Soccerway | work=uk.soccerway.com | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref>


On 8 June 2012,<ref name="Three">{{cite web | url=http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20120608/three-new-signings_2207955_2806257 | title=Three new signings | publisher=[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.]] | work=dafc.co.uk | date=8 June 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> Falkingham signed for [[Scottish First Division]] side [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] on a three-year deal.<ref name = "Three"/> An undisclosed development fee was paid to [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]] as compensation due to his age.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18379044 | title=Dunfermline add three new signings | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=BBC Sport | date=9 June 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> He made his debut on 28 July 2012, in a 3–2 defeat to [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]] in the [[Scottish Challenge Cup|Challenge Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/challenge-cup/results/3521890/ |title=Forfar Athletic 3 – 2 Dunfermline Athletic |publisher=[[Scottish Football League]] |work=scottishfootballleague.com |date=28 July 2012 |accessdate=18 September 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120820055453/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/challenge-cup/results/3521890/ |archivedate=20 August 2012 |df= }}</ref> On 11 August 2012, he made his league debut in a 4–0 win over [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]], scoring the last goal.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19203884 | title=Cowdenbeath 0–4 Dunfermline | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=BBC Sport | date=11 August 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> In September 2013 he scored a stunning goal against Ayr United in which the game ended 5–1.
On 8 June 2012,<ref name="Three">{{cite web | url=http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20120608/three-new-signings_2207955_2806257 | title=Three new signings | publisher=[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.]] | work=dafc.co.uk | date=8 June 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224122901/http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20120608/three-new-signings_2207955_2806257 | archivedate=24 December 2013 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> Falkingham signed for [[Scottish First Division]] side [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] on a three-year deal.<ref name = "Three"/> An undisclosed development fee was paid to [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]] as compensation due to his age.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18379044 | title=Dunfermline add three new signings | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=BBC Sport | date=9 June 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> He made his debut on 28 July 2012, in a 3–2 defeat to [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]] in the [[Scottish Challenge Cup|Challenge Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/challenge-cup/results/3521890/ |title=Forfar Athletic 3 – 2 Dunfermline Athletic |publisher=[[Scottish Football League]] |work=scottishfootballleague.com |date=28 July 2012 |accessdate=18 September 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120820055453/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/challenge-cup/results/3521890/ |archivedate=20 August 2012 |df= }}</ref> On 11 August 2012, he made his league debut in a 4–0 win over [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]], scoring the last goal.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19203884 | title=Cowdenbeath 0–4 Dunfermline | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=BBC Sport | date=11 August 2012 | accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref> In September 2013 he scored a stunning goal against Ayr United in which the game ended 5–1.


On 20 February 2014, Falkingham signed a contract extension until 31 May 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Josh is Done Deal |url=http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20140220/josh-is-done-deal_2207955_3677230 |work=Dunfermline Athletic FC |date=20 February 2014}}</ref> After achieving promotion to the [[Scottish Championship|second tier]] of Scottish football, Falkingham was released by Dunfermline at the end of the [[2015–16 in Scottish football|2015–16 season]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=DAFC First team player update |url=http://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=DAFC_First_Team_Player_Update&ID=9321 |work=Dunfermline Athletic FC |date=31 May 2016 |accessdate=31 May 2016}}</ref>
On 20 February 2014, Falkingham signed a contract extension until 31 May 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Josh is Done Deal |url=http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20140220/josh-is-done-deal_2207955_3677230 |work=Dunfermline Athletic FC |date=20 February 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20140220211751/http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20140220/josh-is-done-deal_2207955_3677230 |archivedate=20 February 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> After achieving promotion to the [[Scottish Championship|second tier]] of Scottish football, Falkingham was released by Dunfermline at the end of the [[2015–16 in Scottish football|2015–16 season]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=DAFC First team player update |url=http://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=DAFC_First_Team_Player_Update&ID=9321 |work=Dunfermline Athletic FC |date=31 May 2016 |accessdate=31 May 2016}}</ref>


After four months without a club, Falkingham signed for [[National League North]] side [[Darlington F.C.|Darlington 1883]] in September 2016,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk/quakers-sign-josh-falkingham/ |title=Quakers sign Josh Falkingham |first=Ray |last=Simpson |work=darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk |publisher=Darlington 1883 |date=16 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016}}</ref> making his debut in a 0–1 defeat against [[Lancaster City F.C.|Lancaster City]] in the [[2016–17 FA Cup qualifying rounds#Second Round Qualifying|Second Qualifying Round]] of the [[FA Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk/updates-from-lancaster-city-v-darlington/ |title=Quakers knocked out of Cup by two second half goals |first=Ray |last=Simpson |work=darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk |publisher=Darlington 1883 |date=17 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016}}</ref>
After four months without a club, Falkingham signed for [[National League North]] side [[Darlington F.C.|Darlington 1883]] in September 2016,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk/quakers-sign-josh-falkingham/ |title=Quakers sign Josh Falkingham |first=Ray |last=Simpson |work=darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk |publisher=Darlington 1883 |date=16 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016}}</ref> making his debut in a 0–1 defeat against [[Lancaster City F.C.|Lancaster City]] in the [[2016–17 FA Cup qualifying rounds#Second Round Qualifying|Second Qualifying Round]] of the [[FA Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk/updates-from-lancaster-city-v-darlington/ |title=Quakers knocked out of Cup by two second half goals |first=Ray |last=Simpson |work=darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk |publisher=Darlington 1883 |date=17 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016}}</ref>

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Josh Falkingham
Personal information
Full name Joshua Falkingham
Date of birth (1990-08-25) 25 August 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Leeds, England
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Harrogate Town
Youth career
Leeds United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010 St Johnstone 1 (0)
2010–2012 Arbroath 70 (17)
2012–2016 Dunfermline Athletic 119 (14)
2016–2017 Darlington 1883 26 (1)
2017– Harrogate Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:47, 17 May 2017 (UTC)

Joshua 'Josh' Falkingham[2] (born 25 August 1990)[3] is an English professional footballer who plays for Harrogate Town as a midfielder. Falkingham started his career as a youth player with Leeds United, before having spells with St Johnstone and Arbroath. He spent four years with Dunfermline Athletic, where he won promotion to the Scottish Championship, as well as being club captain over two spells.[4]

Club career

Falkingham grew up in Rothwell just outside Leeds[5] and played at youth level for Leeds United from the age of eight.[6] He featured in their various youth teams for eleven years,[7] however was unable to break through to the first team and was released from the club in 2010.[8]

On 19 March 2010, Falkingham signed for Scottish Premier League side St Johnstone,[9][10] on a short term deal.[11] On 5 May 2010, he made his debut for the club, coming on as an 28th-minute substitute replacing Murray Davidson in a 0–0 draw with Falkirk.[12] After only one appearance,[13] Falkingham was released by the club at the end of the season.[14]

In June 2010, he signed for Scottish Third Division side Arbroath on a one-year deal.[15] He made his debut on 24 July 2010, in a 1–0 defeat to Dunfermline Athletic in the Challenge Cup.[16] On 7 August 2010, the opening day of the league season, he scored twice in a 5–3 win over Elgin City.[17] He was a regular starter in his first season,[18] scoring 9 goals and helping the team win the title and promotion to the Scottish Second Division.[19]

Falkingham signed a contract extension to extend his stay at the club for another season.[20] He held his place in the team and scored a further eight goals,[21] with the team finishing second in the league,[22] losing out on promotion in the play-offs.[23] He was subsequently named in the PFA Scotland's Division Two Team of the Year.[24] In all Falkingham made 70 league appearances, scoring 17 times for Arbroath.[25]

On 8 June 2012,[26] Falkingham signed for Scottish First Division side Dunfermline Athletic on a three-year deal.[26] An undisclosed development fee was paid to Arbroath as compensation due to his age.[27] He made his debut on 28 July 2012, in a 3–2 defeat to Forfar Athletic in the Challenge Cup.[28] On 11 August 2012, he made his league debut in a 4–0 win over Cowdenbeath, scoring the last goal.[29] In September 2013 he scored a stunning goal against Ayr United in which the game ended 5–1.

On 20 February 2014, Falkingham signed a contract extension until 31 May 2016.[30] After achieving promotion to the second tier of Scottish football, Falkingham was released by Dunfermline at the end of the 2015–16 season.[31]

After four months without a club, Falkingham signed for National League North side Darlington 1883 in September 2016,[32] making his debut in a 0–1 defeat against Lancaster City in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.[33]

In May 2017 Falkingham signed for Harrogate Town.[34]

Career statistics

As of 11 January 2017[35]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
St Johnstone 2009–10 Scottish Premier League 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Arbroath 2010–11 Scottish Division Three 35 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 9
2011–12 Scottish Division Two 35 8 1 0 1 0 1 0 38 8
Total 70 17 1 0 1 0 1 0 73 17
Dunfermline Athletic 2012–13 Scottish Division One 30 3 2 0 2 0 5 0 39 3
2013–14 Scottish League One 30 5 4 0 2 0 5 0 41 5
2014–15 32 3 2 0 2 0 2 0 38 3
2015–16 25 3 3 0 3 0 1 0 32 3
Total 119 14 11 0 9 0 13 0 152 14
Darlington 1883 2016–17 National League North 17 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 20 1
Career totals 207 32 13 0 10 0 16 0 246 32

Honours

Club

Dunfermline Athletic

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