Jake Scrimshaw

Jake Scrimshaw (born 13 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays for Poole Town, as a striker.

Early life
Scrimshaw was born on the Isle of Wight, growing up in Ryde. He attended Ryde Academy.

Career
Scrimshaw began his career at AFC Bournemouth, joining them at the age of 15 following a trial with the club. He spent the 2018–19 season on loan at Poole Town, scoring 17 goals in 23 games in all competitions for the club. Following the loan spell he was praised by the club's manager, and turned professional with Bournemouth in June 2019.

He moved on loan to Eastleigh in January 2020, making 10 appearances in all competitions, and signed a new two-year contract with Bournemouth in July 2020.

He signed on loan for Walsall in October 2020.

On 8 January 2021, Scrimshaw joined Newport County on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut for Newport in the starting lineup for the 0–0 draw against Salford City in League Two on 16 January 2021. Scrimshaw scored his first goal for Newport on 23 January 2021 in the 3-2 League Two defeat against Oldham Athletic.

On 20 August 2021, Scrimshaw again returned to League Two on loan, this time joining Scunthorpe United for the duration of the 2021–22 season.

On 26 August 2022, Scrimshaw joined National League side Yeovil Town, signing a two-year deal. On 6 January 2023, Scrimshaw left Yeovil via mutual consent having played eight times.

On 21 February 2023, Scrimshaw signed for National League side Eastleigh on a short-term deal. He was released at the end of the season.

In February 2024, he left Gosport Borough to join Poole Town.

International career
Scrimshaw represented Isle of Wight at the 2023 Island Games football tournament.

Personal life
He was charged with shoplifting and common assault in February 2024. However the case was discontinued in May 2024 due to lack of evidence.