James Golding (footballer)

James Golding (born 10 August 2004) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for League One club Oxford United.

James Golding
Personal information
Full name James Anthony Golding[1]
Date of birth (2004-08-10) 10 August 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth Sutton, England
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
Oxford United
Number 26
Youth career
2012–2020 AFC Wimbledon
2020–2022 Oxford United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Oxford United 3 (0)
2022Banbury United (loan) 14 (2)
2023Dartford (loan) 9 (1)
2023Maidenhead United (loan) 10 (0)
International career
2022–2023 Republic of Ireland U19 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:47, 23 November 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:34, 25 March 2023 (UTC)

Club career edit

Oxford United edit

On 26 October 2021, Golding made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute for Jamie Hanson in the 78th minute in a 3–2 win against Tottenham Hotspur Academy in the EFL Trophy.[2]

On 11 January 2022, Golding joined Banbury United on an initial month long loan,[3] with the loan later being extended to the end of the season.[4]

On 23 March, Golding signed his first professional contract with United.[5] On 30 April, the final game of the 2021–22 season, Golding was given his first League One start in a 1–1 draw against Doncaster Rovers.[6]

On 11 August 2023, Golding joined Dartford on a one month loan.[7] He then joined Maidenhead United on loan on 26 September.[8]

International career edit

Golding received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U19 squad on 30 May 2022, ahead of two friendlies against Iceland U19 in Spain.[9] He made his debut on 1 June, coming on in the 77th minute in a 3–0 win.[10]

Career statistics edit

As of match played 21 November 2023[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Oxford United 2021–22[12] League One 1 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 2 0
2022–23[13] 2 0 0 0 2 0 2[a] 0 6 0
2023–24[14] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 3 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 8 0
Banbury United (loan) 2021–22 SFL Premier Division Central 14 2 1[b] 0 15 2
Dartford (loan) 2023–24 National League South 9 1 1 0 0 0 10 1
Maidenhead United (loan) 2023–24 National League 10 0 0 0 1[c] 0 11 0
Career total 36 3 1 0 2 0 4 0 43 3
  1. ^ a b Appearance in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance in Southern League Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup

References edit

  1. ^ "Club List of Registered Players" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Karl Robinson on Oxford United's win over Tottenham Under 21s". Oxford Mail. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  3. ^ "James Golding Joins Banbury On Loan". Oxford United. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  4. ^ "GOLDING SIGNS TILL THE END OF THE SEASON!". Banbury United. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  5. ^ "James Golding signs professional contract with Oxford United". Oxford Mail. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Oxford United 1 (Bodin 23), Doncaster Rovers 1 (Martin 67)". Oxford Mail. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  7. ^ "James Golding Joins Dartford". Oxford United Official Site. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Welcome to York Road, James Golding". Maidenhead United Official Site. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  9. ^ "MU19 | Mohan names squad for Iceland game | Football Association of Ireland". www.fai.ie.
  10. ^ "REPORT Ireland MU19 3-0 Iceland MU19". www.fai.ie. Football Association of Ireland.
  11. ^ "Ireland - J. Golding - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". ie.soccerway.com.
  12. ^ "Games played by James Golding in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  13. ^ "Games played by James Golding in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  14. ^ "Games played by James Golding in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2022.


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