Josh Scowen

Josh Scowen
Scowen playing for Queens Park Rangers in 2017
Personal information
Full name Joshua Charles Scowen[1]
Date of birth (1993-03-28) 28 March 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Cheshunt, England[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Wycombe Wanderers
Number 4
Youth career
0000–2011 Wycombe Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2015 Wycombe Wanderers 91 (3)
2011–2012 → Hemel Hempstead Town (loan)
2012 → Eastbourne Borough (loan) 8 (0)
2015–2017 Barnsley 96 (10)
2017–2020 Queens Park Rangers 95 (3)
2020–2021 Sunderland 47 (1)
2021– Wycombe Wanderers 94 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:55, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

Joshua Charles Scowen (born 28 March 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Wycombe Wanderers.

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.

He signed a new one-year contract extension in April 2023.[14]

Career statistics

As of end of 2022–23 season[15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
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[a] 0 36 1
2013–14 League Two 37 1 2 0 1 0 2[a] 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
Eastbourne Borough (loan) 2012–13 Conference South 8 0 0 0 — 0 0 8 0
Barnsley 2014–15 League One 21 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 4
2015–16 League One 34 4 1 0 2 1 6[b] 0 43 5
2016–17 Championship 41 2 2 0 1 1 — 44 3
Total 96 10 3 0 3 2 6 0 108 12
Queens Park Rangers 2017–18 Championship 42 1 1 0 0 0 — 43 1
2018–19 Championship 35 2 3 0 2 0 — 40 2
2019–20 Championship 18 0 1 1 1 0 — 20 1
Total 95 3 5 1 3 0 — 103 4
Sunderland 2019–20 League One 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
2020–21 League One 43 1 0 0 0 0 8[c] 2 51 3
Total 47 1 0 0 0 0 8 2 55 3
Wycombe Wanderers 2021–22 League One 37 1 2 0 1 0 3[d] 0 43 1
2022–23 League One 35 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 2
Total 72 3 2 0 1 0 3 0 78 3
Career total 409 20 15 1 8 2 20 2 452 25
  1. ^ a b Appearances in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ Three appearances in Football League Trophy, three appearances in League One play-offs
  3. ^ Six appearances two goals in Football League Trophy, two appearances in League One play-offs
  4. ^ Appearances in League One play-offs

Honours

Barnsley

Sunderland

Wycombe Wanderers

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Sunderland" (PDF). English Football League. p. 68. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  2. ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 557. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  3. ^ a b "Morecambe 0–3 Wycombe". BBC Sport. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
  4. ^ Carswell, Andy (27 March 2011). "Big future predicted for Scowen after debut". Bucks Free Press. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
  5. ^ "Four sign Wycombe Wanderers pro contracts". BBC Sport. 12 April 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Scowen makes loan move". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  7. ^ "Wycombe Young Midfielder In On Loan". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 14 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  8. ^ "Scowen recalled by Wanderers". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 27 September 2012. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  9. ^ "Josh Scowen qpr signs for Barnsley". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 15 January 2015.
  10. ^ "Josh Scowen: QPR sign midfielder after Barnsley exit". BBC Sport. 1 July 2017.
  11. ^ "Josh Scowen: Sunderland sign QPR midfielder for an undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "2021-22: Retained list confirmed". safc.com. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  14. ^ "Josh signs up for 2023/24!". www.wwfc.com. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  15. ^ Josh Scowen at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  16. ^ Stevens, Rob (29 May 2016). "Barnsley 3–1 Millwall". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  17. ^ Cartwright, Phil (3 April 2016). "Barnsley 3–2 Oxford United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  18. ^ Pilnick, Brent (14 March 2021). "Sunderland 1–0 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  19. ^ Harby, Chris (7 April 2024). "Peterborough United 2–1 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  20. ^ "Wycombe Wanderers on X". X (formerly Twitter). 8 July 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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