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Alexander Palmer (born 10 August 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Ipswich Town. He has also represented England internationally at youth level.
Key Information
Club career
[edit]West Bromwich Albion
[edit]On 24 May 2015, Palmer made the bench for West Bromwich Albion for the first time, remaining as an unused substitute in a 4–1 loss to Arsenal.[3]
Loans to lower-league clubs
[edit]In June 2015, he joined National League side Kidderminster Harriers on a youth loan. Two years later, he joined Kidderminster on another loan deal.[4] On 14 November 2018, he joined League Two side Oldham Athletic on a seven-day emergency loan.[5] Three days later, he made his English Football League debut, playing the full match in a 3–1 win for Oldham over Cambridge United.[6] On 12 April 2019, he went out on another seven-day emergency loan, this time to Notts County,[7] making his only appearance a day later in the 3–0 loss to Crewe Alexandra.[8]
On 16 July 2019, Palmer joined League Two side Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan deal.[9] Palmer kept a clean sheet on his debut and was widely considered to be man-of-the-match.[10]
On 4 September 2020, it was announced that Palmer had joined Lincoln City on loan for the season, signing with teammate Callum Morton.[11] A day later, he made his debut for Lincoln, starting the game in the EFL Cup.[12]
Return to West Bromwich and further loan moves
[edit]On 25 August 2021, Palmer finally made his West Brom debut after 11 years since joining the club, starting in the 6–0 defeat against Arsenal in the EFL Cup second round.[13]
On 4 March 2022, Palmer joined EFL Championship side Luton Town on an emergency loan deal following injuries to goalkeepers Jed Steer and James Shea.[14]
On 5 October 2022, Palmer finally made his league debut for West Brom in a 1–0 away defeat at Preston North End, after a poor run of form made manager Steve Bruce decide to drop David Button. He made his first clean sheet for the club three days later in a 0–0 home draw against Luton Town.[15]
Ipswich Town
[edit]On 3 February 2025, Palmer joined Premier League club Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee.[16]
On his Premier League debut against Aston Villa, even after conceding a goal, Palmer was praised for his performance as he earned his relegation fighting Ipswich side a valuable point after a crucial save in the 93rd minute.[17][18]
International career
[edit]Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 13 February 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| West Bromwich Albion | 2015–16[20] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016–17[21] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18[22] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19[23] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20[24] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21[25] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22[26] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23[27] | Championship | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 25 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24[28] | Championship | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 46 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[29] | Championship | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 30 | 0 | ||
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 104 | 0 | ||
| West Bromwich Albion U23 | 2016–17[21] | — | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2017–18[22] | — | — | — | 3[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 2015–16[30] | National League | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17[30] | National League North | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2018–19[23] | League Two | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Notts County (loan) | 2018–19[23] | League Two | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Plymouth Argyle (loan) | 2019–20[24] | League Two | 37 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 41 | 0 | |
| Lincoln City (loan) | 2020–21[25] | League One | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7[d] | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Luton Town (loan) | 2021–22[26] | Championship | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Ipswich Town | 2024–25[29] | Premier League | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2025–26[31] | Championship | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | |||
| Total | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 27 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 196 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 228 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in the Championship play-offs
- ^ a b Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in FA Trophy
- ^ Two appearances in League One play-offs and five appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2024/25 Updated Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 7 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Alex Palmer". West Bromwich Albion F.C. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "ARSENAL VS. WEST BROMWICH ALBION 4 - 1". uk.soccerway.com. 24 May 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ "West Brom keeper Alex Palmer returns to Kidderminster Harriers on loan". expressandstar.com. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ "Alex Palmer: Oldham Athletic sign West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper on loan". BBC Sport. 14 November 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ "Oldham Athletic 3-1 Cambridge United". BBC Sport. 17 November 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ "Notts County: West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Alex Palmer joins as emergency loan". BBC Sport. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ "Crewe Alexandra 3-0 Notts County". BBC Sport. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ "Alex Palmer: Plymouth sign West Brom goalkeeper on season-long loan". BBC Sport. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Player Ratings: Crewe 0 Plymouth Argyle 3". Argyle Life. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "Premier League Duo Sign for The Imps on Loan". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ "MATCH REPORT: Crewe v The Imps - Carabao Cup 1st Round". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "West Bromwich Albion 0–6 Arsenal". BBC Sport. 25 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "Alex Palmer joins on emergency loan deal". Luton Town FC. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ "West Bromwich Albion 0–0 Luton". BBC Sport. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ Henderson, Jacob (3 February 2025). "Town complete Alex Palmer signing". Ipswich Town F.C.
- ^ "Debutant keeper Alex Palmer inspires 10-man Ipswich to valuable draw at Villa". The Independent. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "'A day to remember' - Alex Palmer on Villa draw, MOTM performance and his journey". East Anglian Daily Times. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Alex Palmer profile at West Brom". West Bromwich Albion F.C. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Alex Palmer in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Games played by Alex Palmer in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Alex Palmer in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Alex Palmer in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Alex Palmer in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Alex Palmer in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Alex Palmer in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Alex Palmer in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Alex Palmer in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Alex Palmer in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ a b "A. Palmer: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Alex Palmer in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ Errington, Chris (23 July 2020). "Alex Palmer celebrating Argyle, West Bromwich Albion promotion double". PlymouthLive. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ "Plymouth Argyle's Alex Parmer Wins PFA Bristol Street Motors Fans' Player Award". Bristol Street Motors. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Jordan Henderson among five Liverpool players in PFA team of the year". Yahoo! Sport. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ EFL (10 May 2024). "Illan Meslier and Alex Palmer share the Sky Bet Championship Golden Glove award". EFL. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
External links
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Early life
Childhood and family background
Alexander Palmer was born on 10 August 1996 in Kidderminster, England.[10] Raised in Kidderminster, Palmer developed a keen interest in football from a young age, influenced by his family's support for sporting activities in the West Midlands region.[11] His mother, Lisa, was instrumental in nurturing this passion, as she transported Palmer and his two siblings to local football sessions and horse riding events, a dedication he has credited as foundational to his career.[11] Palmer particularly bonded with his brother over their shared enthusiasm for goalkeeping, often practicing shot-stopping together in their early years.[12] Before entering professional youth development, Palmer gained initial experience through grassroots football in the local Kidderminster and broader West Midlands community, honing his skills in non-professional settings.[13] At the age of 14, he joined the West Bromwich Albion academy.[10]Entry into professional football
Palmer joined West Bromwich Albion's academy at the age of 14 around 2011, having impressed scouts during his time at local youth clubs with encouragement from his family.[14][1] He quickly progressed through the club's youth system, featuring prominently for the U18 side from 2012 to 2014 and the U21 team from 2012 to 2015, where he honed his skills in competitive youth fixtures and development squads.[15] In July 2015, at the age of 18, Palmer signed his first professional contract with West Bromwich Albion, a four-year deal that marked his transition from academy prospect to full-time professional.[16] That same year, he earned his first involvement with the senior squad, named as an unused substitute on the bench for a Premier League match against Arsenal in May 2015.[14]Club career
West Bromwich Albion academy and early loans
Palmer joined West Bromwich Albion's academy at the age of nine in 2005, having been scouted while playing for Worcester City juniors. He advanced through the youth system, captaining the under-18 side before transitioning to the under-21 and under-23 teams, where he featured regularly from 2015 to 2018. During this period, he made 43 appearances across Premier League 2 and U21 Premier League Elite Group competitions, conceding 79 goals while securing 10 clean sheets. These outings allowed him to develop his shot-stopping and command of the penalty area in a competitive youth environment. To build senior-level experience, Palmer embarked on his first loan in July 2015 to National League club Kidderminster Harriers, his hometown team, on a youth deal until January 2016. He featured in 12 matches, providing a baptism of senior football amid the club's relegation battle, though specific clean sheets or concessions from this spell are not detailed in records. The move marked a significant step in adapting to professional demands, despite the challenges of inconsistent playing time and team struggles. In January 2017, Palmer returned to Kidderminster on loan until the season's end, playing 8 games in the National League North and keeping 3 clean sheets while conceding 10 goals. His performances included notable saves in tight fixtures, contributing to the team's survival efforts in the fifth tier. This second stint built on his prior exposure, enhancing his distribution and decision-making under pressure. Palmer's next notable loan came in November 2018 to League Two outfit Oldham Athletic, lasting until January 2019, during which he made 1 appearance—a 0–3 home defeat to Forest Green Rovers where he conceded three goals. Though brief, the spell offered insight into higher-division physicality and pace. These early loans collectively provided essential maturation for Palmer as a goalkeeper, emphasizing resilience and tactical awareness through real-match scenarios in lower leagues, as advocated by West Brom's then-management for youth progression.Return and breakthrough at West Bromwich Albion
Following his earlier loan experiences that built his resilience in lower leagues, Palmer undertook further short-term moves to gain additional senior exposure. In April 2019, he joined Notts County on an emergency loan, making one appearance for the League Two side during their relegation battle.[17] Later that summer, he secured a season-long loan to Plymouth Argyle in League Two for 2019–20, where he featured in 41 matches (37 in the league) and contributed to their promotion as champions with 15 clean sheets.[1] Upon returning, Palmer signed a new three-year contract with West Brom in July 2020, committing until 2023.[18] In the 2020–21 season, Palmer was loaned to Lincoln City in League One, where he made 46 appearances across all competitions. He notably saved three penalties in an EFL Trophy quarter-final victory over Portsmouth, earning him Player of the Round honors.[6] Palmer made his first-team debut for West Brom on 25 August 2021 in the EFL Cup third-round tie against Arsenal, starting in a 0–6 defeat at The Hawthorns.[19] He remained on the fringes during the 2021–22 Championship season but was loaned to Luton Town on an emergency basis in March 2022 following injuries to their goalkeepers, appearing twice in the Championship.[20] In May 2022, Palmer extended his contract again, this time to a four-year deal until 2026.[21] Palmer's breakthrough came in the 2022–23 Championship season, where he established himself as the primary goalkeeper with 23 league appearances and 10 clean sheets, aiding West Brom's ninth-place finish.[22] His form solidified in 2023–24, starting all 46 league matches and recording 18 clean sheets, which earned him a shared Sky Bet Championship Golden Glove award with Leeds United's Illan Meslier.[23][7] These performances were instrumental in West Brom's defensive record, conceding just 40 goals—the third-lowest in the division—and securing a fifth-place finish with a playoff spot. In the early 2024–25 season, Palmer continued as first choice, making 30 Championship appearances with 11 clean sheets before an injury in December briefly sidelined him.[24] This opened opportunities for backup Josh Griffiths, who started six league games, including a run of three consecutive clean sheets in January, heightening competition in the goalkeeping department.[25] Palmer's contributions helped West Brom maintain a strong defensive structure, with the team atop the table for much of the first half of the campaign and setting a club record for consecutive home clean sheets early on.[26]Transfer to Ipswich Town
On 3 February 2025, Alex Palmer transferred from West Bromwich Albion to Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee, reported to be up to £5 million including add-ons, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract that runs until June 2028.[27][1] His previous success, including winning the EFL Golden Glove in the 2023–24 Championship season with West Brom, had positioned him as a desirable acquisition for Premier League clubs seeking goalkeeping depth.[28] Palmer joined Ipswich midway through their 2024–25 Premier League campaign as a backup and competitor to primary goalkeeper Arijanet Muric, making 13 appearances in total across all competitions.[29] He featured prominently in key matches, registering several crucial saves that contributed to the team's efforts to avoid relegation, though Ipswich ultimately finished 20th and were demoted to the EFL Championship.[30] His integration highlighted a smooth adaptation to the higher intensity of Premier League football, where he demonstrated composure in high-pressure situations despite limited starting opportunities.[31] In the early stages of the 2025–26 Championship season, Palmer solidified his role, starting in 10 matches and recording 2 clean sheets while conceding 10 goals (as of October 2025).[1] His performances underscored his reliability in shot-stopping and distribution, helping Ipswich maintain a competitive position in the promotion race before an interruption. However, on 22 October 2025, during a 3–0 defeat to Charlton Athletic, Palmer suffered a calf injury that forced him off in the first half.[32][33] The injury, diagnosed as a tear, is expected to sideline him for several weeks, with a projected return in late November 2025, allowing time for recovery ahead of the busy festive period.[34] In his absence, Ipswich recalled academy goalkeeper Henry Gray from loan to bolster the squad alongside Muric.[35] Palmer's ongoing competition with Muric has fostered a strong goalkeeping unit, emphasizing his value to the team's defensive stability upon return.[36]International career
Early youth international appearances
Palmer earned his first cap for the England under-16 national team on 27 October 2011, starting in a 4–0 friendly victory over Wales at Abbey Business Stadium in Cheltenham, where he kept a clean sheet.[37] He made his second appearance on 15 February 2012, starting in a 1–0 friendly victory over Spain at La Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas de Madrid, securing another clean sheet in the 80-minute match.[37] Later that year, Palmer was selected for the Tournoi de Montaigu in France, an annual under-16 international tournament. He started all four of England's fixtures, helping the team finish third overall. In the group stage on 3 April, England drew 1–1 with Japan at Stade Joseph Raymond in Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre. Palmer then kept a clean sheet in a 1–0 group stage win against Morocco on 5 April at the same venue. He played the full semi-final on 7 April against Russia at an unspecified venue in Montaigu, which ended 2–2 after extra time before England lost 3–4 on penalties. Palmer concluded the tournament with a clean sheet in the 1–0 third-place play-off victory over France on 9 April at Stade Maxime Bossis in Montaigu.[37][38] Across his five caps at under-16 level, Palmer achieved three clean sheets, demonstrating strong shot-stopping and command of the defense.[37][39]Later youth international appearances
Palmer's youth international career was limited to the under-16 level, with no recorded appearances for higher age groups.Career statistics
Club appearances and goals
Alex Palmer has made over 220 senior club appearances as a goalkeeper throughout his career, conceding approximately 300 goals while keeping around 80 clean sheets; he has not scored any goals. His statistics reflect a progression from limited first-team exposure at West Bromwich Albion to regular starting roles during loans and eventual breakthrough seasons in the Championship, followed by a move to Ipswich Town. Key metrics include high minutes played in lower leagues during loans and strong clean sheet percentages in his Championship tenure at West Brom.[40][3] The following table summarizes Palmer's season-by-season club statistics, focusing on appearances, minutes played, goals conceded, and clean sheets across all competitions for each club. Data integrates loan spells as part of his overall club totals, with youth appearances excluded.| Season | Club | Appearances | Minutes Played | Goals Conceded | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 11 | 990 | 15 | 3 |
| 2015/16 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 8 | 720 | 12 | 2 |
| 2016/17 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017/18 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Notts County (loan) | 1 | 90 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Oldham Athletic (loan) | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019/20 | Plymouth Argyle (loan) | 41 | 3690 | 45 | 15 |
| 2020/21 | Lincoln City (loan) | 58 | 5220 | 60 | 22 |
| 2021/22 | Luton Town (loan) | 2 | 180 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021/22 | West Bromwich Albion | 5 | 450 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022/23 | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | 2070 | 22 | 10 |
| 2023/24 | West Bromwich Albion | 46 | 4140 | 47 | 18 |
| 2024/25 | West Bromwich Albion | 30 | 2700 | 27 | 11 |
| 2024/25 | Ipswich Town | 13 | 1170 | 30 | 0 |
| 2025/26* | Ipswich Town | 12 | 1008 | 12 | 1 |
| Total | 251 | 22548 | 282 | 85 |
International appearances
Alex Palmer earned four caps for the England under-16 national team in 2012, with no goals scored as a goalkeeper.[1] He has not represented England at senior level or in any other youth age groups.[1] His selection for the under-16 team stemmed from strong performances in West Bromwich Albion's youth setup.[42]| Competition | Matches | Minutes Played | Clean Sheets | Goals Conceded | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England U16 | 4 | Not available | Not available | Not available | 0 |