Anthony Scully

Anthony Scully

Personal information
Full name	Anthony Richard Scully[1]
Date of birth	(1999-04-19) 19 April 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth	Watford, England[2]
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Colchester United (on loan from Portsmouth)
Number	25
Youth career
2011–2016	West Ham United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2020	West Ham United	0	(0)
2020–2022	Lincoln City	85	(25)
2022–2023	Wigan Athletic	5	(0)
2023–	Portsmouth	6	(0)
2024–	→ Colchester United (loan)	6	(0)
International career^‡
0000	Republic of Ireland U15
0000	England U16
2015–2016	Republic of Ireland U17	6	(0)
2018	Republic of Ireland U19	1	(0)
2020	Republic of Ireland U21	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:20, 28 October 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:42, 18 March 2021 (UTC)

Anthony Richard Scully (born 19 April 1999) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Colchester United, on loan from EFL Championship club Portsmouth.

Club career

Early career

Scully joined West Ham United as a youth player in 2011. On 23 May 2016, West Ham announced Scully had signed his first professional contract with the club. During Scully's time at West Ham, he appeared as a triallist for Norwich City and Nottingham Forest.[3][4]

Lincoln City

On 3 February 2020, after 37 appearances for West Ham's under-23s, Scully signed for League One club Lincoln City.[5] On 15 February 2020, on his first start for Lincoln, Scully scored his maiden goal for the club in a 4–3 loss against Accrington Stanley.[6] He would sign a new contract on 25 February 2021, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2023.[7] His form during September 2021, would see him nominated for the EFL Player of the Month for League One.[8]

Wigan Athletic

On 1 September 2022, Scully signed for Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee.[9]

Portsmouth

On 16 June 2023 Scully signed for EFL League One side Portsmouth.[10] His playing time was limited with the club throughout 2023–24 as the side went on to win the league title and promotion to the EFL Championship.

Colchester United (Loan)

On 30 August 2024, deadline day of the 2024 summer transfer window, Scully joined EFL League Two side Colchester United.[11]

International career

Scully initially represented Ireland's under-15s,[12] before switching allegiances to play for England's under-16 side.[13] Scully later returned to the Irish set-up, captaining the under-17s.[4] He also has represented Ireland at u21 level.

Personal life

Scully's father, Tony, was a professional footballer, playing for Cambridge United, Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers.[3]

Career statistics

As of 2 November 2024

Club	Season	League			Domestic Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
West Ham United U23	2018–19[14]	Premier League 2	—		—		—		1[a]	0	1	0
	2019–20[15]	Premier League 2	2			—		—		2[a]	0	2
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	3	2
Lincoln City	2019–20[15]	League One	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	2
	2020–21[16]	League One	40	11	2	2	3	1	9 [b]	3	54	17
	2021–22[17]	League One	35	11	0	0	1	0	3[a]	4	39	15
	2022–23[18]	League One	5	1	0	0	2	2	1[a]	0	8	3
	Total		85	25	2	2	6	3	13	7	106	37
Wigan Athletic	2022–23[18]	Championship	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
Portsmouth	2023–24[19]	League One	6	0	0	0	1	0	2[a]	0	9	0
	2024–25[20]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		6	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	9	0
Colchester United (loan)	2024–25[20]	League Two	6	0	1	0	0	0	2[a]	1	9	1
Career total			102	25	3	2	7	3	21	10	133	40

1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
2. Appearance(s) in League One Play-offs and EFL Trophy

Honours

Portsmouth

• EFL League One: 2023–24[21]

References

1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Lincoln City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 38. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
2. "Squads - English Premier League 2019/2020". FootballSquads. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
3. "Anthony Scully". Flown From The Nest. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
4. "Scully signs professional terms with Hammers". West Ham United F.C. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
5. "Anthony Scully joins Lincoln City". West Ham United F.C. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
6. "Irish underage international Anthony Scully scores in first start with new club". The 42. 15 February 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
7. "Anthony Scully signs new deal at LNER Stadium". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
8. "Anthony Scully up for Player of the Month award". EFL. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
9. "Scully completes Wigan move". Lincoln City. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
10. "Pompey Sign Scully". Portsmouth FC. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
11. "Anthony Scully has signed for Colchester from Portsmouth". www.gazette-news.co.uk. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
12. "Ireland U15s secure second victory over Scotland". Football Association of Ireland. 9 April 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
13. "Who is Anthony Scully – West Ham United youngster on trial at Nottingham Forest?". 11 November 2017.
14. "Games played by Anthony Scully in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
15. "Games played by Anthony Scully in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
16. "Games played by Anthony Scully in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
17. "Games played by Anthony Scully in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
18. "Games played by Anthony Scully in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
19. "Games played by Anthony Scully in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
20. "Games played by Anthony Scully in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
21. "Portsmouth 3–2 Barnsley: Pompey seal promotion to Championship with dramatic win". Sky Sports. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.