Lowe first featured for the Bees' senior team in February 2011 in the Herts Senior Cup against Hadley.[3] In the 2011–12 season, Lowe scored 19 goals for Barnet's under-18 team.[4] He made his league debut on 25 August 2012, in a 3–1 loss against York City at Underhill, coming on as a late substitute for Curtis Weston.[5] After making a second substitute appearance against Gillingham,[6] he was given his first start by manager Mark Robson on 15 September in a 3–0 loss against Bradford City.[7]
Lowe signed a professional contract with the Bees in October 2012.[8] He made his FA Cup debut on 3 November, coming on as a substitute in the second half of a 2–0 defeat against Oxford United in the first round.[9] In December 2012, he was loaned out to Hayes & Yeading United. He joined Boreham Wood on 15 February 2013.[10]
On 15 August 2013, Lowe joined Hitchin Town on loan.[11] His fourth loan spell away from the club began when he joined St Albans City on 22 November.[12] Then, his fifth loan spell came when he joined Farnborough on 28 February 2014.[13] Lowe was transfer-listed at the end of the 2013–14 season. Manager Martin Allen said: "He is a good lad who has worked hard and done well in both the games he has played but I need to bring in another striker and this will push Jamal further down the line".[14]
On 28 October 2016, Portsmouth agreed terms to sign Lowe for an undisclosed fee on an 18-month contract.[18]
Jamal Lowe helped Portsmouth to win the 16/17 League Two title, scoring a goal in the final match that saw them champions of the league and automatic promotion to League One where he stayed and became a permanent player in the squad. He was also in the squad that won the EFL Trophy in 2019.
In January 2018 Lowe signed a new contract keeping him at Fratton Park until 2021.[19]
Wigan Athletic
On 1 August 2019, Lowe signed a three-year contract with Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee.[20] He scored his first goal for the club on 20 October 2019 against Nottingham Forest.[21]
Swansea City
On 27 August 2020, Lowe joined Championship club Swansea City for £800,000, signing a three-year contract with an option of a further year.[22][23] He scored his first goal for Swansea in a 2–0 win over Wycombe Wanderers on 26 September 2020.[24]
AFC Bournemouth
On 31 August 2021, Lowe signed a three-year contract with Swansea's Championship rivals AFC Bournemouth, joining for a reported fee of £1.5 million.[25][26]
On 5 June 2024, Bournemouth announced the player would leave in the summer when his contract expired.[28]
Sheffield Wednesday
On 30 June 2024, Sheffield Wednesday confirmed he would be signing for the club.[29] He made his Wednesday debut against Plymouth Argyle on 11 August 2024, scoring the first goal as they went on to win the game 4–0.[30] Following the end of the 2025–26 season, it was confirmed that he had triggered an automatic contract renewal keeping him at Wednesday until the summer of 2027.[31]
International career
Despite being born in England and having previously played for the England C team, in March 2021 Lowe received his first call-up to the Jamaica national team.[32] This came about as part of the Jamaican Football Federation's attempt to target a number of English-born players for call ups in an attempt to improve the chances of Jamaica qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.[33] On 25 March 2021, Lowe scored his first goal on his debut in a 4–1 loss to United States.[34]
Personal life
Born in England, Lowe is of Jamaican descent.[35] Lowe worked as a PE teacher while playing in non-league football.[36][37] He is friends with Nicke Kabamba and Junior Morias.[38]
Career statistics
Club
As of end of 2025–26 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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