Jones played for Exeter City in the Plymouth and District League before the club turned professional in 1908.

Formerly with Exminster (and possibly St Sidwell’s United in 1902/03), he made a solitary appearance for Exeter City’s first-team against Plymouth Argyle reserves on 19 October 1907. In a season when thirty-two players appeared for the team, he was one of two players who made their only-ever appearances in this game.