Jason Banton
{{Short description|English footballer (born 1992)}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Jason Banton
| fullname = Jason Steve Banton{{cite web|title=List of Temporary Transfers of Players under Written Contract Between 01/09/2011 and 30/09/2011|url=http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/more/~/media/700C18BA3A364BE3A6B354C4594806B8.ashx|publisher=The Football Association|access-date=1 February 2013}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|12|15|df=y}}
| birth_place = Tottenham, England
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 2000–2008 | youthclubs1 = Arsenal
| youthyears2 = 2008–2010 | youthclubs2 = Blackburn Rovers
| years1 = 2011 | clubs1 = Liverpool | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2011 | clubs2 = Leicester City | caps2 = 0 | goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2011 | clubs3 = → Burton Albion (loan) | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2012–2014 | clubs4 = Crystal Palace | caps4 = 0 | goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2013 | clubs5 = → Plymouth Argyle (loan) | caps5 = 14 | goals5 = 6
| years6 = 2013–2014 | clubs6 = → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | caps6 = 11 | goals6 = 2
| years7 = 2014–2015 | clubs7 = Plymouth Argyle | caps7 = 38 | goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2015–2016 | clubs8 = Wycombe Wanderers | caps8 = 5 | goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2015 | clubs9 = → Hartlepool United (loan) | caps9 = 4 | goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2016 | clubs10 = Notts County | caps10 = 9 | goals10 = 0
| years11 = 2016–2017 | clubs11 = Crawley Town | caps11 = 14 | goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2017 | clubs12 = → Partick Thistle (loan) | caps12 = 0 | goals12 = 0
| years13 = 2017–2018 | clubs13 = Woking | caps13 = 25 | goals13 = 3
| years14 = 2018–2019 | clubs14 = Torquay United | caps14 = 6 | goals14 = 0
| years15 = 2018 | clubs15 = → St Albans City (loan) | caps15 = 5 | goals15 = 0
| years16 = 2018–2019 | clubs16 = → Dulwich Hamlet (loan) | caps16 = 5 | goals16 = 0
| years17 = 2019 | clubs17 = → Truro City (loan) | caps17 = 7 | goals17 = 0
| years18 = 2019 | clubs18 = Braintree Town | caps18 = 12 | goals18 = 4
| years19 = 2019–2020 | clubs19 = Romford | caps19 = 7 | goals19 = 0
| years20 = 2020–2021 | clubs20 = Cray Wanderers | caps20 = 5 | goals20 = 1
| years21 = 2020 | clubs21 = → Braintree Town (dual-reg.) | caps21 = 2 | goals21 = 0
| years22 = 2021–2022 | clubs22 = Kingstonian | caps22 = 25 | goals22 = 2
| years23 = 2022 | clubs23 = → Bishop's Stortford (loan) | caps23 = 9 | goals23 = 0
| years24 = 2022 | clubs24 = Sittingbourne | caps24 = 5 | goals24 = 0
| years25 = 2022 | clubs25 = Herne Bay | caps25 = 8 | goals25 = 0
| years26 = 2022–2023 | clubs26 = Brightlingsea Regent | caps26 = 11 | goals26 = 0
| years27 = 2023 | clubs27 = Hendon | caps27 = 0 | goals27 = 0
| years28 = 2023–2024 | clubs28 = Glebe | caps28 = 15 | goals28 = 2
| years29 = 2024 | clubs29 = Bearsted | caps29 = 8 | goals29 = 0
| years30 = 2024 | clubs30 = Walthamstow | caps30 = 6 | goals30 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2008
| nationalteam1 = England U17
| nationalcaps1 = 4
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 22:02, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
}}
Jason Steve Banton (born 15 December 1992) is an English footballer who plays as a winger.
An England under-17 international, he had a number of clubs as a young player, spending time at Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool and Leicester City, before making his debut in the Football League on loan at Burton Albion in October 2011. He signed with Crystal Palace in 2012, and was loaned out to Plymouth Argyle and Milton Keynes Dons before joining Plymouth permanently in January 2014. He signed with Wycombe Wanderers in June 2015, and spent a brief time on loan at Hartlepool United. On 13 February 2016, he signed for Notts County until the end of the 2015–16 season, he was released by Notts at the end of the season and signed for Crawley Town, subsequently going on loan to Scottish Premiership side Partick Thistle. At the end of the 2016–17 season Banton was released by Crawley and joined National League Woking. On 20 June 2018, he joined Gary Owers' National League South challengers Torquay United. Banton went onto have spells at Braintree Town, Romford and Cray Wanderers before eventually joining Kingstonian ahead of the 2021–22 campaign.He signed with Sittingbourne FC in June 2022. In October 2022, Banton signed for Herne Bay. In December 2022, Banton transferred to Brightlingsea Regent.
Playing career
Banton was born in Tottenham.{{cite web|last=Gaschk|first=Matt|title=Balance Marks Supplemental Draft|url=http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2012/01-January/Supplemental-Draft-Review.aspx|publisher=Seattle Sounders FC|access-date=1 February 2013|date=17 January 2012|archive-date=20 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120820062728/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2012/01-January/Supplemental-Draft-Review.aspx|url-status=dead}} He began playing for Arsenal's youth teams at the age of seven and progressed through their academy to be offered scholarship terms.{{cite web|last=Hassall |first=Paul |title=Banton: The first interview |url=http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/banton-the-first-interview |publisher=Liverpool F.C |access-date=1 February 2013 |date=23 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103075416/http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/banton-the-first-interview |archive-date= 3 January 2014 }}{{cite web|title=Jason Banton|url=http://youngguns.wordpress.com/2008/01/13/jason-banton/|publisher=Young Guns|access-date=1 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080829063744/http://youngguns.wordpress.com/2008/01/13/jason-banton/|archive-date=29 August 2008}} He left Arsenal in 2008 after becoming "disillusioned" by his lack of progress,{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Steve|title=Arsenal youngster Jason Banton joins Paul Ince's ambitious Blackburn|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/3200553/Arsenal-youngster-Jason-Banton-joins-Paul-Inces-ambitious-Blackburn-Football.html|access-date=23 October 2011|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=15 October 2008|location=London}} and signed with Blackburn Rovers in October.{{cite news|last=York|first=Gary|title=Blackburn Rovers win race to sign Arsenal wonderkid|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3754794.Blackburn_Rovers_win_race_to_sign_Arsenal_wonderkid/|access-date=1 February 2013|newspaper=Lancashire Telegraph|date=14 October 2008|location=Blackburn}} In his first year with the club, Banton was the top-scorer in their academy side.{{cite web|last=Galea|first=Chris|title=Banton heads to MLS|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11712/7421579/Banton-heads-to-MLS|work=Sky Sports|publisher=BSkyB|access-date=1 February 2013|date=10 January 2012}} Banton had his contract at Blackburn terminated towards the end of 2010.{{cite news|last=Nixon|first=Alan|title=Dalglish lands Blackburn starlet|url=http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-New-Liverpool-boss-Kenny-Dalglish-has-gone-back-to-old-club-Blackburn-to-make-England-youth-international-striker-Jason-Banton-the-first-signing-of-his-second-spell-at-Anfield-article671409.html|access-date=1 February 2013|newspaper=Daily Mirror|date=12 January 2011|location=London}}{{cite web|last=Hassall |first=Paul |title=Reds sign ex-Gunners starlet |url=http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/reds-sign-ex-gunners-starlet |publisher=Liverpool F.C |access-date=23 October 2011 |date=14 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916095750/http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/reds-sign-ex-gunners-starlet |archive-date=16 September 2012 }} He joined Liverpool in January 2011 after spending time there on trial. Banton was released at the end of the season without making a first-team appearance for the club.{{cite news|last=Prentice|first=David|title=Liverpool FC and Everton FC youngsters join star names in Premier League released players list|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2011/06/16/liverpool-fc-and-everton-fc-youngsters-join-star-names-in-premier-league-released-players-list-100252-28889804/|access-date=1 February 2013|newspaper=Liverpool Echo|date=16 June 2011|location=Liverpool}}{{cite web|title=Sotirios Kyrgiakos set to extend stay at Liverpool|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/13801498|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|access-date=1 February 2013|date=16 June 2011}}
He signed a one-year contract with Leicester City in summer 2011.{{cite news|title=Leicester City Under-18s win play-off|url=http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicester-City-18s-win-play/story-13010859-detail/story.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505145143/http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicester-City-18s-win-play/story-13010859-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 May 2013|access-date=1 February 2013|newspaper=Leicester Mercury|date=26 July 2011|location=Leicester}}{{cite web|title=Youngster Banton Begins Burton Loan |url=http://www.lcfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~2468071,00.html |publisher=Leicester City F.C |access-date=1 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009120753/http://www.lcfc.com/page/LatestNews/0%2C%2C10274~2468071%2C00.html |archive-date= 9 October 2011 |date=30 September 2011 |url-status=dead }} He joined Burton Albion on loan for one month on 30 September,{{cite web|title=Burton Albion sign Kevin Amankwaah and Jason Banton|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/15131548|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|access-date=1 February 2013|date=30 September 2011}} and made his first-team debut the next day against Bradford City.{{cite web|title=Burton Albion 2–2 Bradford|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/15045371|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|access-date=23 October 2011|date=1 October 2011}} Banton returned to Leicester without making another appearance for Burton and had his contract cancelled by mutual consent in December.{{cite web|title=List of Players under Written Contract Whose Registrations have been Cancelled by Mutual Consent Between 01/12/2011 and 31/12/2011|url=http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/more/~/media/93C90EC3A16D49CDAC585D6BA3DB1360.ashx|publisher=The Football Association|access-date=1 February 2013}}
In January 2012, Banton signed with Major League Soccer and entered the MLS SuperDraft.{{cite web|last=Francis|first=Shawn|title=MLS Insider Combine Diary: Bantering with Banton|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2012/news/article/2012/01/07/mls-insider-combine-diary-bantering-banton|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=1 February 2013|date=7 January 2012|archive-date=31 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131091835/http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2012/news/article/2012/01/07/mls-insider-combine-diary-bantering-banton|url-status=dead}} He was selected by Seattle Sounders FC in the second round of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft as the 34th pick overall.{{cite news|last=Mayers|first=Joshua|title=A stop and chat with draft pick Jason Banton|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017301161_a_stop_and_chat_with_draft_pic.html|access-date=1 February 2013|newspaper=The Seattle Times|date=21 January 2012|location=Seattle}} Describing his position in the draft, Banton said: "It doesn't mean anything. I'm just glad to get the opportunity to come to Seattle."{{cite web|last=Gaschk|first=Matt|title=Another North London Winger|url=http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2012/01-January/Jason-Banton.aspx|publisher=Seattle Sounders FC|access-date=1 February 2013|date=22 January 2012|archive-date=13 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120813232331/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2012/01-January/Jason-Banton.aspx|url-status=dead}} The club's technical director Chris Henderson said: "We think he's a guy who, depending on how things play out with our wingers, can step in on either flank." Banton was cut by the Sounders in February after attending training camps in Washington and Arizona.{{cite news|last=Mayers |first=Joshua |title=Sounders FC roster getting close to season shape |url=http://seattletimes.com/html/sounders/2017479223_sounders11.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216184849/http://seattletimes.com/html/sounders/2017479223_sounders11.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 February 2013 |access-date=1 February 2013 |newspaper=The Seattle Times |date=10 February 2012 |location=Seattle }}
Banton then returned to England and joined Crystal Palace on trial in the summer, where he was given a contract through to the end of the 2012–13 season in October.{{cite news|last=Ritson|first=Mark|title=Trialist Banton offered Palace contract|url=http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/Trialist-Banton-offered-Palace-contract/story-17201924-detail/story.html|access-date=1 February 2013|newspaper=Croydon Advertiser|date=31 October 2012|location=Croydon|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101235741/http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/Trialist-Banton-offered-Palace-contract/story-17201924-detail/story.html|archive-date=1 November 2012|url-status=dead}} He made his first-team debut for Palace in an FA Cup tie against Stoke City in January 2013.{{cite news|last=Hay|first=Anthony|title=No FA Cup goals at Selhurst Park, so Palace will go again|url=http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/10143364.Palace_hold_their_own_against_the_Premier_League_big_boys/|access-date=1 February 2013|newspaper=Croydon Guardian|date=5 January 2013|location=Croydon}}{{cite news|last=Cawley|first=Richard|title=Eagles fail to score at Selhurst for first time this season|url=http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=413|access-date=1 February 2013|newspaper=South London Press|date=6 January 2013|location=Streatham|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421074350/http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=413|archive-date=21 April 2013|url-status=dead}} Later that month, Banton joined Plymouth Argyle on loan until March.{{cite web|title=Plymouth sign Crystal Palace winger Jason Banton on loan|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21275219|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|access-date=1 February 2013|date=31 January 2013}}{{cite news|last=Errington|first=Chris|title=Crystal Palace winger Jason Banton signs on loan for Plymouth Argyle|url=http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Crystal-Palace-winger-Jason-Banton-signs-loan/story-18012681-detail/story.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505065536/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Crystal-Palace-winger-Jason-Banton-signs-loan/story-18012681-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 May 2013|access-date=1 February 2013|newspaper=The Herald|date=31 January 2013|location=Plymouth}} "He can be a very exciting player," said manager John Sheridan. "I thought it was important we got a player who is going to gain us that ground, 30 or 40 yards on up the pitch, quickly."{{cite web|last=Parsons|first=Chris|title=Banton Excites Sheridan|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/news/article/banton-excites-sheridan-631476.aspx|publisher=Plymouth Argyle F.C|access-date=1 February 2013|date=31 January 2013}} Banton made his debut in a 0–0 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge,{{cite news|title=Manager John Sheridan takes positives from Jason Banton's performance on Plymouth Argyle debut|url=http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Manager-John-Sheridan-takes-positives-Jason/story-18048149-detail/story.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505065353/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Manager-John-Sheridan-takes-positives-Jason/story-18048149-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 May 2013|access-date=2 March 2013|newspaper=The Herald|date=4 February 2013|location=Plymouth}} and scored both goals in a 2–1 win at Aldershot Town a week later.{{cite web|title=Aldershot 1–2 Plymouth|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21311656|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|access-date=2 March 2013|date=9 February 2013}}{{cite news|last=Errington|first=Chris|title=Jason Banton scores twice to secure a crucial win for Plymouth Argyle|url=http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Jason-Banton-scores-twice-secure-crucial-win/story-18100862-detail/story.html|access-date=2 March 2013|newspaper=The Herald|date=9 February 2013|location=Plymouth|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212161904/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Jason-Banton-scores-twice-secure-crucial-win/story-18100862-detail/story.html|archive-date=12 February 2013|url-status=dead}} In March, he signed a new one-year contract with Palace and extended his loan with Argyle until the end of the season.{{cite news|last=Errington|first=Chris|title=On-loan winger Jason Banton to spend the rest of the season at Plymouth Argyle|url=http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/loan-winger-Jason-Banton-spend-rest-season/story-18288814-detail/story.html|access-date=2 March 2013|newspaper=The Herald|date=1 March 2013|location=Plymouth|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505074358/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/loan-winger-Jason-Banton-spend-rest-season/story-18288814-detail/story.html|archive-date=5 May 2013|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Crystal Palace youngsters Matt Parsons and Jason Banton have penned new deals|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11688/8532228/Crystal-Palace-youngsters-Matt-Parsons-and-Jason-Banton-have-penned-new-deals|work=Sky Sports|publisher=BSkyB|access-date=2 March 2013|date=1 March 2013}} Banton won the Football League Two Player of the Month award for March after scoring three goals in six appearances.{{cite news|last=Errington|first=Chris|title=Plymouth Argyle's John Sheridan and Jason Banton pick up League Two awards for March|url=http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Plymouth-Argyle-s-John-Sheridan-Jason-Banton-pick/story-18686935-detail/story.html|access-date=15 April 2013|newspaper=The Herald|date=12 April 2013|location=Plymouth|archive-date=14 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130414215807/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Plymouth-Argyle-s-John-Sheridan-Jason-Banton-pick/story-18686935-detail/story.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Jason Wins Player of the Month|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/news/article/jason-wins-player-of-the-month-766885.aspx|publisher=Plymouth Argyle F.C|access-date=15 April 2013|date=12 April 2013}} In all, he played in 14 matches for Argyle and scored six goals before being recalled by Palace in April.{{cite web|title=Banton Goes Back|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/news/article/banton-goes-back-769298.aspx|publisher=Plymouth Argyle F.C|access-date=15 April 2013|date=13 April 2013}}{{cite news|title=Mixed emotions for Jason Banton following end of loan spell at Plymouth Argyle|url=http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Mixed-emotions-Jason-Banton-following-end-loan/story-18708942-detail/story.html|access-date=15 April 2013|newspaper=The Herald|date=15 April 2013|location=Plymouth|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505091132/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Mixed-emotions-Jason-Banton-following-end-loan/story-18708942-detail/story.html|archive-date=5 May 2013|url-status=dead}}
At the start of the 2013–14 season, he moved to Milton Keynes Dons on loan until January 2014.{{cite web|title=Crystal Palace's Jason Banton joins MK Dons on loan|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23342165|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|access-date=18 July 2013|date=17 July 2013}}{{cite news|title=Jason Banton set for Home Park return – but with MK Dons|url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Jason-Banton-set-Home-Park-return-MK-Dons/story-19530587-detail/story.html|access-date=18 July 2013|newspaper=The Herald|date=17 July 2013|location=Plymouth|archive-date=14 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014142950/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Jason-Banton-set-Home-Park-return-MK-Dons/story-19530587-detail/story.html|url-status=dead}} Banton made his debut against Shrewsbury Town on 3 August and scored his first goal for the club in a League Cup tie at Northampton Town three days later.{{cite news|title=Palace loan duo part of opening day draws|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Palace-loan-duo-opening-day-draws/story-19610134-detail/story.html|access-date=12 October 2013|newspaper=Croydon Advertiser|date=3 August 2013|archive-date=14 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014103520/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Palace-loan-duo-opening-day-draws/story-19610134-detail/story.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Northampton 1–2 MK Dons: Dons edge out Cobblers in Sixfields thriller|url=http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/sport/mk-dons/northampton-1-2-mk-dons-dons-edge-out-cobblers-in-sixfields-thriller-1-5359776|access-date=12 October 2013|newspaper=Milton Keynes Citizen|date=6 August 2013}} He scored two more goals and had made 17 appearances in all competitions before losing his place in the team in December.{{cite news|last=Errington|first=Chris|title=Argyle manager John Sheridan ready to make move for Jason Banton|url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/John-Sheridan-wants-sign-Jason-Banton-Plymouth/story-20380029-detail/story.html|access-date=3 January 2014|newspaper=Plymouth Herald|date=31 December 2013|archive-date=3 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103185517/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/John-Sheridan-wants-sign-Jason-Banton-Plymouth/story-20380029-detail/story.html|url-status=dead}} Having not played in a first team game for nearly a month,{{cite web|title=Karl offers update on loanees|url=http://www.mkdons.com/news/article/karl-offers-update-on-loanees-1271090.aspx|publisher=Milton Keynes Dons F.C|access-date=3 January 2014|date=2 January 2014}} and with his loan due to expire, he returned to Crystal Palace at the start of January.{{cite news|title=Dons to lose Jennings and Banton when loans expire|url=http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/sport/mk-dons/dons-to-lose-jennings-and-banton-when-loans-expire-1-5782004|access-date=3 January 2014|newspaper=Milton Keynes Citizen|date=2 January 2014}}
In January 2014, Banton rejoined Plymouth Argyle permanently by signing an 18-month contract.{{cite news|title=Jason Banton signs deal with Plymouth Argyle|url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Jason-Banton-signs-18-month-deal-Plymouth-Argyle/story-20414987-detail/story.html|access-date=8 January 2014|newspaper=Plymouth Herald|date=8 January 2014|archive-date=8 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108131913/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Jason-Banton-signs-18-month-deal-Plymouth-Argyle/story-20414987-detail/story.html|url-status=dead}} He helped the "Pilgrims" to reach the League Two play-offs in 2014–15, and scored against Wycombe Wanderers in the semi-final first leg at Home Park, though Plymouth lost the tie 5–3 on aggregate.{{cite web|title=Plymouth 2 – 3 Wycombe|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3828358|website=pafc.co.uk|access-date=12 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072406/http://www.pafc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3828358|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}} He was released at the end of the 2014–15 season.{{cite news|last1=Errington|first1=Chris|title=Jason Banton announces he will leave Plymouth Argyle this summer|url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Jason-Banton-announces-leave-Plymouth-Argyle/story-26509456-detail/story.html|access-date=12 January 2016|work=The Herald|date=15 May 2015|archive-date=1 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001105002/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Jason-Banton-announces-leave-Plymouth-Argyle/story-26509456-detail/story.html|url-status=dead}}
In June 2015, Banton joined League Two side Wycombe Wanderers on a one-year contract after impressing manager Gareth Ainsworth in the play-off semi-final encounter against the club.{{Cite web |date=30 June 2015 |title=Ainsworth lands Jason Banton deal |url=http://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/news/article/ainsworth-lands-jason-banton-deal-2515110.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160304052820/http://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/news/article/ainsworth-lands-jason-banton-deal-2515110.aspx |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=30 June 2015 |publisher=Wycombe Wanderers F.C.}}{{cite news|last1=Styles|first1=Greg|title=Gareth Ainsworth hopes he can get the best out of Jason Banton at Wycombe Wanderers after they became the tenth club of his career|url=http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/sport/13367459._He_had_offers_from_elsewhere_but_he_wants_to_be_at_Wycombe_/|access-date=12 January 2016|work=Bucks Free Press|date=2 July 2015}} However, having found first-team opportunities hard to come by, in October he moved on loan to Hartlepool United after being described by manager Ronnie Moore as a "winner".{{cite news|title=Hartlepool United take Wycombe midfielder on loan|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34550784|access-date=12 January 2016|work=BBC Sport|date=16 October 2015}} He returned to his parent club a month later after having his loan spell cut short.{{Cite web |date=16 November 2015 |title=Jason Banton returns from Hartlepool loan spell |url=http://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/news/article/jason-banton-returns-from-hartlepool-loan-spell-2803212.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160504113100/http://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/news/article/jason-banton-returns-from-hartlepool-loan-spell-2803212.aspx |archive-date=4 May 2016 |access-date=16 November 2015 |publisher=Wycombe Wanderers F.C.}} He began training with Port Vale in January 2016 as manager Rob Page considered a loan or transfer deal.{{cite news|last1=Baggaley|first1=Mike|title=Valiants weigh up move for Wycombe's Jason Banton|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Port-Vale-transfer-news-Valiants-weigh-Wycombe-s/story-28503628-detail/story.html|access-date=11 January 2016|work=The Sentinel|date=11 January 2016|archive-date=12 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112171636/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Port-Vale-transfer-news-Valiants-weigh-Wycombe-s/story-28503628-detail/story.html|url-status=dead}} Page chose not to sign him due to Banton's lack of match fitness, though Banton still had his contract with Wycombe cancelled by mutual consent.{{cite news|last1=Baggaley|first1=Mike|title=Rob Page to unveil loan and half-season deal|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Port-Vale-transfer-news-Rob-Page-unveil-loan-half/story-28594870-detail/story.html|access-date=3 February 2016|work=The Sentinel|date=25 January 2016|archive-date=26 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126091740/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Port-Vale-transfer-news-Rob-Page-unveil-loan-half/story-28594870-detail/story.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|last1=Errington|first1=Chris|title=Former Plymouth Argyle star Jason Banton leaves Wycombe Wanderers|url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Plymouth-Argyle-star-Jason-Banton-leaves-Wycombe/story-28632436-detail/story.html|access-date=3 February 2016|work=Plymouth Herald|date=29 January 2016}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He had a trial with Notts County the following month.{{Cite news |last=Curtis |first=Leigh |date=1 February 2016 |title=Notts County take former Derby defender Miles Addison and ex-Plymouth winger Jason Banton on trial |url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/Notts-County-Derby-defender-Miles-Addison-ex/story-28646594-detail/story.html |access-date=3 February 2016 |work=Nottingham Post}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
On 13 February 2016, following a successful trial, Banton joined fellow League Two side Notts County on a deal for the remainder of the 2015–16 campaign.{{Cite news |title=Jason Banton: Notts County sign midfielder until end of season |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35569826 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 February 2016 |access-date=28 June 2017}} Three days later, Banton made his Notts County in their 3–2 away victory against Hartlepool United, featuring for 76 minutes before being replaced by Adam Campbell.{{Cite news |title=Hartlepool United vs. Notts County |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/02/16/england/league-two/hartlepool-united-fc/notts-county-fc/2044798/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=16 February 2016 |access-date=28 June 2017}} Banton went onto feature eight more times for Notts County, before leaving the club at the end of the campaign upon the expiry of his current deal.{{Cite news |title=Notts County release 11 players as retained list is announced for the 2016/17 season |url=https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2016/may/notts-county-release-11-players-as-retained-list-is-announced-for-the-201617-season/ |publisher=Notts County F.C. |date=20 May 2016 |access-date=28 June 2017}}
On 24 May 2016, it was announced that Banton had signed a one-year contract at League Two side Crawley Town.{{Cite news |title=Reds sign Banton |url=http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/crawley-town-3123760.aspx |publisher=Crawley Town F.C. |date=24 May 2016 |access-date=28 June 2017}} On the opening day of the 2016–17 campaign, Banton made his Crawley debut in their 1–0 home victory against his former club; Wycombe Wanderers. In which, Banton featured for 82 minutes before being replaced by Billy Clifford.{{Cite news |title=Crawley Town vs. Wycombe Wanderers |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/08/06/england/league-two/crawley-town-football-club/wycombe-wanderers-fc/2247836/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=6 August 2016 |access-date=28 June 2017}} Although Banton impressed within his first few months at Crawley, he was dropped by manager Dermot Drummy and was instead sent out on loan to Scottish side Partick Thistle on loan for the remainder of the campaign.{{Cite news |title=Jason joins Jags |url=http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/2016-17/jason-banton-crawley-town-partick-thistle-3547814.aspx |publisher=Crawley Town F.C. |date=31 January 2017 |access-date=31 January 2017}} Within his first week at Partick Thistle, Banton suffered an injury which ruled him out for the rest of the season and he therefore, failed to make an appearance for the Jags.{{Cite news |title=Premiership team news: Injury and suspension updates for all the midweek fixtures |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/15202649.Premiership_team_news__Injury_and_suspension_updates_for_all_the_midweek_fixtures/ |publisher=The Herald |date=4 April 2017 |access-date=28 June 2017}}
On 30 May 2017, it was announced that Banton would leave Crawley upon the expiry of his contract in June 2017.{{Cite web |date=30 May 2017 |title=Club announce release and retained list |url=https://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/2017/may/30.05/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20200926185658/https://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/2017/may/30.05/ |archive-date=26 September 2020 |access-date=30 May 2017 |publisher=Crawley Town F.C.}}
On 27 June 2017, it was announced that Banton had signed for National League side Woking.{{Cite news |last=Shaw |first=Nick |date=27 June 2017 |title=Jason Banton signs for the Cards |url=http://www.wokingfc.co.uk/news/article/5881/jason-banton-signs-for-the-cards/ |access-date=27 June 2017 |publisher=Woking F.C.}} After struggling with a thigh injury, Banton made his Woking debut on 19 August 2017, during their league tie against Leyton Orient, replacing Bobson Bawling in the 2–0 defeat.{{Cite news |title=Woking vs. Leyton Orient |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/08/19/england/conference-national/woking-fc/leyton-orient-fc/2495072/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=19 August 2017 |access-date=29 August 2017}} On 2 September 2017, Banton scored his first Woking goal courtesy of an error by Macclesfield Town goalkeeper Shwan Jalal, during the Cards' 3–1 victory.{{Cite news |title=Macclesfield Town 1–3 Woking |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41058499 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2 September 2017 |access-date=4 September 2017}} Just over a week later, Banton scored Woking's first during their 2–1 home victory over Solihull Moors.{{Cite news |title=Woking 2–1 Solihull Moors |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41156813 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 September 2017 |access-date=21 September 2017}}
On 16 May 2018, during the unveiling of new manager Alan Dowson, it was announced by the director of football, Geoff Chapple, that Banton's two-year deal had been terminated.{{Cite news |title=BBC Surrey Sport on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/BBCSurreySport/status/996683915451617280 |publisher=BBC Surrey Sport Twitter |date=16 May 2018 |access-date=16 May 2018}}
Following his release from Woking, Banton joined newly relegated National League South side Torquay United on a one-year deal.{{Cite news |title=Winger Jason Banton Joins TUFC |url=https://www.torquayunited.com/signing-winger-jason-banton-joins-tufc/ |publisher=Torquay United F.C. |date=20 June 2018 |access-date=22 June 2018}}
After four months at Braintree Town, Banton joined Romford on 6 December 2019.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20191206193016/http://nonleaguedaily.com/banton-leaves-braintree-for-romford/ Banton leaves Braintree for Romford]}}, nonleaguedaily.com, 6 December 2019
Banton joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Cray Wanderers ahead of their 2020–21 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kentonline.co.uk/bexley-and-bromley/sport/since-he-s-been-at-cray-he-s-never-moaned-once-233885/|title='Since he's been at Cray, he's never moaned once!'|date=17 September 2020}} When the UK entered a second lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Cray Wanderers were unable to play, so Banton went on dual-registration with Braintree Town.
On 27 May 2021, Banton agreed to join Kingstonian ahead of the 2021–22 campaign{{Cite news |date=27 May 2021 |title=Kingstonian sign Jason Banton |url=https://www.kingstonian.com/news/kingstonian-sign-jason-banton/2040 |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20210527180012/https://www.kingstonian.com/news/kingstonian-sign-jason-banton/2040 |archive-date=27 May 2021 |access-date=9 September 2021 |publisher=Kingstonian F.C.}} and went onto make his debut during a 1–0 victory over Haringey Borough.{{Cite news |title=Isthmian League - Premier Division – Kingstonian 1 - 0 Haringey Borough |url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2021-2022/isthmian-football-league-premier-division/kingstonian/haringey-borough/382994 |publisher=Football Web Pages |date=14 August 2021 |accessdate=9 September 2021}}
In February 2022, he signed for Isthmian League rivals Bishop's Stortford on loan, with 'The Blues'' sat in the play-off places on the hunt for promotion.{{Cite news |title=Blues sign striker Jason Banton on loan from Kingstonian to bolster promotion chasing squad |url=https://www.bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk/sport/blues-sign-striker-jason-banton-on-loan-from-kingstonian-9240261/|publisher=Bishop's Stortford Independent |date=15 February 2022 |accessdate=15 February 2022|first=Chris|last=Carter}}
In June 2022, Banton joined Sittingbourne.{{cite tweet|number=1537501579284185088|title=𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 ✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of former football league attacking midfielder Jason Banton. Welcome Jason 🤝#SittingbourneFC #TheBrickies|user=SittingbourneFC|author-link=Sittingbourne F.C.|date=16 June 2022|accessdate=18 June 2022}}
In October 2022, Banton signed for Herne Bay.{{Cite news |title=Blues sign striker Jason Banton on loan from Kingstonian to bolster promotion chasing squad |url=https://www.hernebayfootballclub.co.uk/news/new-signing-jason-banton-2738862.html|publisher=Herne Bay F.C.|date=27 October 2022 |accessdate=27 October 2022|first=Edward|last=Painter}}
In December 2022, Banton transferred to Brightlingsea Regent after making 8 appearances for Herne Bay.{{Cite news |title=Banton For Brightlingsea |url=https://www.isthmian.co.uk/banton-for-brightlingsea-73655|publisher=Isthmian League|date=5 December 2022 |accessdate=14 March 2023 |first=Ian|last=Townsend}}
On 14 March 2023, Banton announced his retirement from football.{{cite tweet|number=1635631211946336259|title=I've decided to hang my boots up! Short and sweet! It's been a pleasure🫱🏾🫲🏼|user=JasonBanton|author-link=Jason Banton|date=14 March 2023|accessdate=14 March 2023}}
In July 2023, Banton came out of retirement to join Hendon.{{cite web|url=https://www.hendonfc.net/News/8883/Banton+signs+on|title=Banton signs on|website=www.hendonfc.net|date=2 July 2023|accessdate=3 July 2023}} In December 2023, he joined SCEFL Premier Division club Glebe.{{cite tweet|number=1732488225107644420|title=New Signing : Jason Banton @JasonBanton. Everybody at Glebe welcomes Jason . His quality and experience will be a great asset to the squad|user=glebefootball|author-link=Glebe F.C.|date=6 December 2023|accessdate=11 December 2023}} He announced his departure from Glebe in April 2024.{{cite tweet|number=1775815126697820245|title=I've made the decision to leave @glebefootball, wish my teammates all the best and hope they go on to get that promotion ❤️|user=JasonBanton|date=4 April 2024|accessdate=4 April 2024}}
Having started the season with Bearsted, Banton joined Walthamstow before departing the club in December 2024. {{cite tweet|number=1869069806646989272|title=We can confirm that Jason Banton and Ade Cole have left the club. We thank them for all their efforts during their time with us, and wish them all the best for the future.|user=walthamstowfc|author-link=Walthamstow F.C.|date=17 December 2024|accessdate=17 December 2024}}
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Career statistics
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