James Andrew Gibbons (born 16 March 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full-back for EFL League One club Cambridge United.

[10][11] He made his senior debut for the "Valiants" as a 60th-minute substitute for Paulo Tavares in a 4–0 victory over Hartlepool United in an FA Cup tie at Vale Park on 4 December 2016.

[13] He did not make a first-team appearance under manager Michael Brown, but was selected by caretaker-managers David Kelly and Chris Morgan for his EFL League Two debut on 23 September 2017, and was sent off after receiving two yellow cards during what ended as a 1–1 draw at Yeovil Town.

[17] Gibbons returned to the starting eleven after serving his suspension, and though the defensive line-up changed due to the departures of Gavin Gunning and Tom Anderson he refused to accept any excuses for what he admitted was a decline in the team's form and his performances.

[31] He missed the start of the 2020–21 season after picking up an injury in pre-season, which allowed new signing Zak Mills to begin the campaign at right-back.

[39] With David Worrall now established at right-wing-back in a 3–5–2 formation, Gibbons slotted into the side at left-wing-back and formed "an impressive relationship" with left-sided centre-half Dan Jones.

[40] After providing an assist and a goal during a 3–2 defeat at Oldham Athletic on 20 November, it was reported in The Sentinel that "his performances at left wing back have been a highlight of the season so far".

[41] After signing veteran left-wing-back Chris Hussey in the January transfer window, Clarke stated that Gibbons would remain an important members of the squad and that he liked to have competition for all positions.

[45] He started in the play-off final at Wembley Stadium as Vale secured promotion with a 3–0 victory over Mansfield Town; Michael Baggaley of The Sentinel wrote that "[Gibbons] had a fine game... quality player who proved it again when it mattered".

[48] On 22 June 2022, Gibbons joined fellow newly promoted League One side Bristol Rovers on a two-year deal,[49] having turned down the offer of a new contract with Port Vale.

[51] Gibbons played the full ninety minutes in Rovers' first two matches of the season, before a scan revealed a stress fracture in his foot that would rule him out through injury for around eight to twelve weeks.

[59] On 30 January 2024, Gibbons joined fellow League One club Cambridge United on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season, saying that Neil Harris is "a gaffer that I want to play for and work for".

[65] Port Vale youth team coach Mick Ede compared his style to that of Mike Pejic, saying that "he plays with a lot of intensity and physicality".