Josh Scowen
FullnameJoshua Charles Scowen[1]
Birth date28 March 1993 (age 33)
Birth placeCheshunt, England[2]
Height1.78m[3]
PositionMidfielder
CurrentclubWycombe Wanderers
Clubnumber4
Youthclubs 1Wycombe Wanderers
Youthyears 1–2011
Years 12011–2015
Clubs 1Wycombe Wanderers
Caps 191
Goals 13
Years 22011–2012
Clubs 2→ Hemel Hempstead Town (loan)
Years 32012
Clubs 3→ Eastbourne Borough (loan)
Caps 38
Goals 30
Years 42015–2017
Clubs 4Barnsley
Caps 496
Goals 410
Years 52017–2020
Clubs 5Queens Park Rangers
Caps 595
Goals 53
Years 62020–2021
Clubs 6Sunderland
Caps 647
Goals 61
Years 72021–
Clubs 7Wycombe Wanderers
Caps 7148
Goals 74
Club-update18 March 2026 (UTC)

Joshua Charles Scowen (born 28 March 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for 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.[4] He came on as substitute for Kevin Betsy in the 89th minute.[4] 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."[5]

In April 2011, he was one of four Wycombe academy scholars to be awarded professional contracts by the club.[6] On 21 October 2011, he signed a three-month loan deal with Hemel Hempstead Town.[7]

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.[8]

Return to Wycombe

Scowen was immediately recalled by Wycombe following their appointment of Gareth Ainsworth as new manager.[9] 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.[10]

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.[11]

Sunderland

In January 2020 he joined Sunderland.[12] On 8 September 2020 he scored his first goal for Sunderland in an EFL Trophy tie against Aston Villa U21s.[13] On 25 May 2021 it was announced that he would leave Sunderland at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.[14]

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.[15]

Career statistics

[16]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wycombe Wanderers2010–11League Two2000000020
2011–12League One0000000000
2012–13League Two34110001[a]0361
2013–14League Two37120102[a]0421
2014–15League Two181200000201
Total9135010301003
Eastbourne Borough (loan)2012–13Conference South8000—0080
Barnsley2014–15League One214000000214
2015–16League One34410216[b]0435
2016–17Championship4122011—443
Total961030326010812
Queens Park Rangers2017–18Championship4211000—431
2018–19Championship3523020—402
2019–20Championship1801110—201
Total9535130—1034
Sunderland2019–20League One4000000040
2020–21League One43100008[c]2513
Total471000082553
Wycombe Wanderers2021–22League One37120103[d]0431
2022–23League One352000000352
Total723201030783
Career total409201518220245225
  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. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Sunderland". English Football League. p. 68. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  2. ^ Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013. 43rd ed. London: Headline. 2012. p. 557. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  3. ^ https://www.whoscored.com/players/134214/show/josh-scowen
  4. ^ "Morecambe 0–3 Wycombe". BBC Sport. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
  5. ^ Carswell, Andy (27 March 2011). "Big future predicted for Scowen after debut". Bucks Free Press. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
  6. ^ "Four sign Wycombe Wanderers pro contracts". BBC Sport. 12 April 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
  7. ^ "Scowen makes loan move". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 21 October 2011. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  8. ^ "Wycombe Young Midfielder In On Loan". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 14 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  9. ^ "Scowen recalled by Wanderers". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 27 September 2012. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  10. ^ "Josh Scowen qpr signs for Barnsley". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 6 February 2015.
  11. ^ "Josh Scowen: QPR sign midfielder after Barnsley exit". BBC Sport. 1 July 2017.
  12. ^ "Josh Scowen: Sunderland sign QPR midfielder for an undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "2021-22: Retained list confirmed". safc.com. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  15. ^ "Josh signs up for 2023/24!". www.wwfc.com. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
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  17. ^ Stevens, Rob (29 May 2016). "Barnsley 3–1 Millwall". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  18. ^ Cartwright, Phil (3 April 2016). "Barnsley 3–2 Oxford United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  19. ^ Pilnick, Brent (14 March 2021). "Sunderland 1–0 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  20. ^ Harby, Chris (7 April 2024). "Peterborough United 2–1 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  21. ^ "Wycombe Wanderers on X". X (formerly Twitter). 8 July 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.