Jack Samuel Lawrence Hinchy (born 30 January 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for National League club Altrincham.
Career
Stockport County
Hinchy started his career at Stockport County, progressing through the academy and signing his first professional contract in February 2021.[2] He made his debut for Stockport in an FA Cup tie against West Ham United.[2]
Brighton & Hove Albion
In August 2021, Hinchy moved to the academy of Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.[2] He made his senior debut for the Albion a year later on 24 August 2022, replacing Tariq Lamptey in the 80th minute of the 3–0 EFL Cup second round victory over League One side Forest Green Rovers.[3]
On 1 February 2024, Hinchy joined League One club Shrewsbury Town on loan for the remainder of the season.[4]
Notts County
On 26 July 2024, Hinchy joined League Two club Notts County on a two-year deal.[5]
On 1 October 2025, Hinchy joined National League club Altrincham on loan until January 2026.[6] He was recalled by Notts County on 11 December.[7]
On 3 March 2026, Hinchy joined National League side Wealdstone on loan until the end of the season.[8]
In May 2026, Notts County announced that Hinchy would be leaving the club upon the expiry of his contract.[9]
Altrincham
On 30 June 2026, Hinchy returned to National League club Altrincham following his loan spell the previous season.[10]
Career statistics
- As of match played 17 May 2026[1]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stockport County | 2020–21 | National League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2021–22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Brighton & Hove Albion U21 | 2023–24 | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 2023–24 | League One | 12 | 0 | — | — | — | 12 | 0 | |||
| Notts County | 2024–25[11] | League Two | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| 2025–26[12] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | ||
| Altrincham (loan) | 2025–26 | National League | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Wealdstone (loan) | 2025–26 | National League | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Career total | 54 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 70 | 1 | ||
Honours
Wealdstone
References
- 1 2 Jack Hinchy at Soccerway
- 1 2 3 Mills, Richard (18 August 2021). "Who is Jack Hinchy? Brighton's new signing who has a significant edge on his young counterparts". sussexlive.co.uk. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ↑ "Forest Green 0-3 Brighton: Albion to face Arsenal in third round - BBC Sport". BBC Sport Sport. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ↑ "Salop snap up Jack Hinchy!". www.shrewsburytown.com. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ↑ "SIGNING: JACK HINCHY". www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ↑ "Jack Hinchy joins us in loan deal that bolsters Alty midfield". altrinchamfc.com. 1 October 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ "Recall: Jack Hinchy". nottscountyfc.co.uk. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ "SIGNED: Jack Of All Midfield Trades Joins From Notts". wealdstonefc.com. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ "2025-26: Retained List". nottscountyfc.co.uk. 28 May 2026. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "A warm welcome back to Jack Hinchy". altrinchamfc.com. 30 June 2026. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Jack Hinchy in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ "Games played by Jack Hinchy in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ Brown, Archie (17 May 2026). "Southend United win the 2025–26 Isuzu FA Trophy, Defeating Wealdstone on penalties". The FA. Retrieved 18 May 2026.