Joshua Charles Scowen (born 28 March 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Wycombe Wanderers.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joshua Charles Scowen[1] | ||
Date of birth | 28 March 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Cheshunt, England[2] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Wycombe Wanderers | ||
Number | 28 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2011 | Wycombe Wanderers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2015 | Wycombe Wanderers | 91 | (3) |
2011–2012 | → Eastbourne Borough (loan) | 12 | (0) |
2015–2017 | Barnsley | 96 | (10) |
2017–2020 | Queens Park Rangers | 95 | (3) |
2020–2021 | Sunderland | 40 | (1) |
2021– | Wycombe Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:46, 10 April 2021 (UTC) |
Career
Wycombe Wanderers
Scowen came through Wycombe Wanderers' youth system, making his professional debut on 26 March 2011, in their 3–0 away win over Morecambe in League Two.[3] He came on as substitute for Kevin Betsy in the 89th minute.[3] Wycombe striker, Scott Rendell said; "It's great to see him come out and get his chance because he will be a big player for this club if he carries on doing what he's doing."[4]
In April 2011, he was one of four Wycombe academy scholars to be awarded professional contracts by the club.[5] On 21 October 2011, he signed a three-month loan deal with Hemel Hempstead Town.[6]
Eastbourne Borough (loan)
Scowen joined Eastbourne Borough on a six-month loan deal in August 2012, reuniting him with former Hemel Hempstead manager Tommy Widdrington.[7]
Return to Wycombe
Scowen was immediately recalled by Wycombe following their appointment of Gareth Ainsworth as new manager.[8] After a strong first half to the 2014–15 season, Scowen attracted the attention of several higher-league clubs, and in January 2015, Scowen left Wycombe to join Barnsley.
Barnsley
On 15 January 2015, Scowen joined League One, Barnsley.[9]
Queens Park Rangers
On 1 July 2017, Scowen joined Championship club, Queens Park Rangers, following his decision to leave Barnsley at the end of his contract.[10]
Sunderland
In January 2020 he joined Sunderland.[11] On 8 September 2020 he scored his first goal for Sunderland in an EFL Trophy tie against Aston Villa U21s.[12] On 25 May 2021 it was announced that he would leave Sunderland at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.[13]
Return to Wycombe
On 29 June 2021, Scowen returned to sign for his first professional club Wycombe Wanderers on a two-year contract.
Career statistics
- As of match played 1 July 2021[14]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Wycombe Wanderers | 2010–11 | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2011–12 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2012–13 | League Two | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 1 | |
2013–14 | League Two | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 1 | |
2014–15 | League Two | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | |
Total | 91 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 100 | 3 | ||
Barnsley | 2014–15 | League One | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 4 |
2015–16 | League One | 37 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 44 | 5 | |
2016–17 | Championship | 38 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 3 | |
Total | 96 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 109 | 12 | ||
Queens Park Rangers | 2017–18 | Championship | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 1 |
2018–19 | Championship | 35 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 2 | |
2019–20 | Championship | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | |
Total | 95 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 4 | ||
Sunderland | 2019–20 | League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
2020–21 | League One | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 51 | 3 | |
Total | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 55 | 3 | ||
Wycombe Wanderers | 2021–22 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Career total | 331 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 367 | 22 |
Honours
Barnsley
Sunderland
References
- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Sunderland" (PDF). English Football League. p. 68. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 557. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
- ^ a b "Morecambe 0–3 Wycombe". BBC Sport. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
- ^ Carswell, Andy (27 March 2011). "Big future predicted for Scowen after debut". Bucks Free Press. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
- ^ "Four sign Wycombe Wanderers pro contracts". BBC Sport. 12 April 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- ^ "Scowen makes loan move". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ^ "Wycombe Young Midfielder In On Loan". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 14 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ^ "Scowen recalled by Wanderers". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- ^ "Josh Scowen qpr signs for Barnsley". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 15 January 2015.
- ^ "Josh Scowen: QPR sign midfielder after Barnsley exit". BBC Sport. 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Josh Scowen: Sunderland sign QPR midfielder for an undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ "Sunderland 8-1 Aston Villa U21s player ratings – Josh Scowen the star of the show". chroniclelive.co.uk. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ "2021-22: Retained list confirmed". safc.com. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ Josh Scowen at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Cartwright, Phil (3 April 2016). "Barnsley 3–2 Oxford United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ Stevens, Rob (29 May 2016). "Barnsley 3–1 Millwall". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ Pilnick, Brent (14 March 2021). "Sunderland 1–0 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
External links
- Josh Scowen at Soccerbase