James Collins

Full name: James Collins
Current team: Lincoln City
Playing position: Forward
Nationality: Ireland
Date of birth: 1 December, 1990 (35 years)
Place of birth: Coventry, Ireland
Weight: 189.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 2 in
Preferred foot: Right
Market value: €105k
Current team: Lincoln City
Playing position: Forward
Nationality: Ireland
Date of birth: 1 December, 1990 (35 years)
Place of birth: Coventry, Ireland
Weight: 189.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 2 in
Preferred foot: Right
Market value: €105k
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Transfers
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Where to Watch James Collins
TV and streaming coverage by competition
James Collins plays as a forward for Lincoln City and represents Ireland Republic internationally. The competitions and their broadcast coverage in the United States are listed below.

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Statistics
James Collins Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Lincoln | League One | 983 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2024/25 | Lincoln | League One | 1300 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2024/25 | Derby | Championship | 233 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2023/24 | Derby | League One | 2707 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 0 | |||
| 2022/23 | Derby | League One | 2490 | 41 | 34 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | |||
| 2021/22 | Cardiff | Championship | 1193 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | |||
| 2020/21 | Luton | Championship | 2671 | 42 | 34 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2019/20 | Luton | Championship | 3942 | 46 | 44 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 0 | |||
| 2018/19 | Luton | League One | 44 | 25 | 9 | 1 | ||||||
| 2017/18 | Luton | League Two | 42 | 19 | 7 | 1 | ||||||
| 2016/17 | Crawley | League Two | 45 | 19 | 9 | 1 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Northampton | League Two | 21 | 8 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Shrewsbury | League One | 23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Shrewsbury | League Two | 45 | 15 | 7 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Hibernian | Scottish Premiership | 36 | 6 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Swindon | League One | 40 | 14 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Shrewsbury | League Two | 35 | 14 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| 2010/11 | Shrewsbury | League Two | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2009/10 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Lincoln | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2025/26 | Lincoln | EFL Trophy | 81 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2025/26 | Lincoln | League Cup | 51 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2024/25 | Derby | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2024/25 | Derby | League Cup | 111 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023/24 | Derby | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023/24 | Derby | EFL Trophy | 426 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2023/24 | Derby | League Cup | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022/23 | Derby | FA Cup | 180 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2022/23 | Derby | EFL Trophy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022/23 | Derby | League Cup | 101 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021/22 | Cardiff | FA Cup | 58 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021/22 | Cardiff | League Cup | 76 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020/21 | Luton | FA Cup | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020/21 | Luton | League Cup | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2018/19 | Luton | FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017/18 | Luton | FA Cup | 158 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2017/18 | Luton | League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016/17 | Crawley | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016/17 | Crawley | EFL Trophy | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Shrewsbury | FA Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Shrewsbury | Capital One Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Shrewsbury | FA Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Shrewsbury | Capital One Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Swindon | Capital One Cup | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Shrewsbury | Carling Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ireland Republic | FIFA World Cup | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021 | Ireland Republic | Friendly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2020/21 | Ireland Republic | UEFA Nations League | 101 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020 | Ireland Republic | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 124 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2019 | Ireland Republic | Friendly | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013 | Ireland U21 | Euro U-21 Qualifying | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
James Collins Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| England - League Two | Winner | 1 | 2015/2016, |
| England - League Two | 2nd Place | 3 | 2017/2018, 2014/2015, 2011/2012, |
| England - League One | Winner | 1 | 2018/2019, |
| England - League One | 2nd Place | 1 | 2023/2024, |
Transfers
James Collins Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.01.2025 | Derby | Lincoln | Free agent |
| 13.07.2022 | Cardiff | Derby | Free agent |
| 01.07.2021 | Luton | Cardiff | Free agent |
| 01.07.2017 | Crawley | Luton | Transfer |
| 11.07.2016 | Shrewsbury | Crawley | Free agent |
| 31.05.2016 | Northampton | Shrewsbury | Return from loan |
| 05.01.2016 | Shrewsbury | Northampton | Loan |
| 01.07.2014 | Hibernian | Shrewsbury | Transfer |
| 29.07.2013 | Swindon | Hibernian | Transfer |
| 01.07.2012 | Shrewsbury | Swindon | Transfer |
| 07.01.2011 | Aston Villa | Shrewsbury | Transfer |
| 06.01.2011 | Burton | Aston Villa | Return from loan |
| 15.10.2010 | Aston Villa | Burton | Loan |
| 23.01.2010 | Darlington | Aston Villa | Return from loan |
| 23.10.2009 | Aston Villa | Darlington | Loan |
Sidelined
James Collins Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Injury | 23.10.2021 | 18.11.2021 |
























