Ben Parkinson

Ben Parkinson of Falkirk was born in Durham, England on 10 March 2005 (age 21).

Born on 10 March 2005 (age 21), Ben Parkinson is an English striker whose senior career has been shaped mainly at Falkirk. He had a brief league appearance for Newcastle United in 2023-24 before his football settled into a more regular pattern in Scotland.

At Falkirk, Parkinson has worn the squad number 7 and has made 14 league appearances across two seasons. His 2026-27 campaign has brought five league appearances, along with four League Cup games and three goals, plus two Scottish Cup appearances and one goal. Across all competitions for Falkirk, he has 11 appearances and four goals.

His current market value is around £128,000, according to Transfermarkt. It remains a compact career so far, with Falkirk providing the main body of his first-team football.

📈 Key stats and insights

Ben Parkinson has made five Premiership appearances this season – two starts and three as substitute

Ben Parkinson has scored three goals in four League Cup appearances

Ben Parkinson has one goal in two Scottish Cup appearances

Ben Parkinson has a market value of €150k and is 21 years old

Last updated 5 September 2026. Send feedback

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Striker
Primary Position: Forward
Position

Ben Parkinson

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1.83m (6ft)
Height: 7
Squad Number: 67kg (10st 7lb)
Weight: 10 March 2005 (age 21)
Date of Birth: Durham
Birthplace: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Country of Birth: Falkirk
Team: £128,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team: Falkirk
Premiership 2026 - 2027
Games: 5
Starting: 2
Substitute: 3
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

Team: Falkirk
League Cup 2026 - 2027
Games: 4
Starting: 3
Substitute: 1
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: 3
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Falkirk
Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026
Games: 2
Starting: -
Substitute: 2
Unused: 2
Utilisation: 50%
Goals: 1
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

In the 2026-27 Premiership Parkinson has made five appearances (two starts, three as substitute), registered zero league goals and received one yellow card – his league involvement is limited relative to the number of rounds played, while his cup record is more prominent, with three goals in four League Cup appearances and one goal in two Scottish Cup appearances, indicating a role as a squad option who has delivered in knockout matches.

📋 Career stats

Team: Falkirk
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 5
Goals: -

Team: Falkirk
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 9
Goals: -

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 1
Goals: -

Parkinson joined Newcastle United as a trainee in July 2020 and moved to Falkirk in January 2026; season entries earlier in his career list zero appearances at previous stops, and his time at Falkirk has produced senior cup contributions in 2026-27.

💰 Transfers

Team: Falkirk
9 January 2026
From: Newcastle United
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Newcastle United
1 July 2020
Type: Trainee

Parkinson moved from Newcastle United to Falkirk in January 2026 for an undisclosed fee; he had previously joined Newcastle United as a trainee in July 2020.

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