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Josh Scowen

Josh Scowen

English footballer

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

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