Background
Falkingham grew up in Rothwell just outside Leeds and played at youth level for Leeds United from the age of eight.
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He was previously club captain for The Pars. Leeds United
He featured in their various youth teams for eleven years, however was unable to break through to the first team and was released from the club in 2010. Street Johnstone
On 19 March 2010, Falkingham signed for Scottish Premier League side Street Johnstone, on a short term deal.
On 5 May 2010, he made his debut for the club, coming on as an 28th-minute substitute replacing Murray Davidson in a 0–0 draw with Falkirk.
After only one appearance, Falkingham was released by the club at the end of the season. Arbroath
In June 2010, he signed for Scottish Third Division side Arbroath on a one-year deal.
He made his debut on 24 July 2010, in a 1–0 defeat to Dunfermline Athletic in the Challenge Cup. Falkingham signed a contract extension to extend his stay at the club for another season.
He held his place in the team and scored a further 8 goals, with the team finishing second in the league, losing out on promotion in the play-offs.
He was subsequently named in the PFA Scotland"s Division Two Team of the Year. In all Falkingham made 70 league appearances, scoring 17 times for Arbroath. Dunfermline
On 8 June 2012, Falkingham signed for Scottish First Division side Dunfermline Athletic on a three-year deal.
An undisclosed development fee was paid to Arbroath as compensation due to his age.
He made his debut on 28 July 2012, in a 3–2 defeat to Forfar Athletic in the Challenge Cup. In September 2013 he scored a stunning goal against Ayr United in which the game ended 5–1.
On 20 February 2014, Falkingham signed a contract extension until 31 May 2016.
Achievements
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On 7 August 2010, the opening day of the league season, he scored twice in a 5–3 win over Elgin City. He was a regular starter in his first season, scoring 9 goals and helping the team win the title and promotion to the Scottish Second Division. On 11 August 2012, he made his league debut in a 4–0 win over Cowdenbeath, scoring the last goal.
