Joshua Charles Scowen (born 28 March 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Wycombe Wanderers.
 Scowen playing for Queens Park Rangers in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –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) | |||
Career
editWycombe Wanderers
editScowen 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)
editScowen 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
editScowen 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
editOn 15 January 2015, Scowen joined League One, Barnsley.[9]
Queens Park Rangers
editOn 1 July 2017, Scowen joined Championship club, Queens Park Rangers, following his decision to leave Barnsley at the end of his contract.[10]
Sunderland
editIn 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
editOn 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
edit- As of end of 2022–23 season[15]
| 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 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in Football League Trophy
- ^ Three appearances in Football League Trophy, three appearances in League One play-offs
- ^ Six appearances two goals in Football League Trophy, two appearances in League One play-offs
- ^ Appearances in League One play-offs
Honours
editBarnsley
Sunderland
Wycombe Wanderers
Individual
- Wycombe Wanderers Player of the Season: 2022–23[20]
References
edit- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. 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. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ "Josh signs up for 2023/24!". www.wwfc.com. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ Josh Scowen at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Stevens, Rob (29 May 2016). "Barnsley 3–1 Millwall". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ Cartwright, Phil (3 April 2016). "Barnsley 3–2 Oxford United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ Pilnick, Brent (14 March 2021). "Sunderland 1–0 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Harby, Chris (7 April 2024). "Peterborough United 2–1 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Wycombe Wanderers on X". X (formerly Twitter). 8 July 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
External links
edit- Josh Scowen at Soccerbase