Josh Scowen
English footballer
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Joshua Charles Scowen (born 28 March 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Wycombe Wanderers.
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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] | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[3] | ||
| Position | 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 | 148 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
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
- As of end of 2022–23 season[16]
| 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 | ||
- 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
Barnsley
Sunderland
Wycombe Wanderers
Individual
- Wycombe Wanderers Player of the Season: 2022–23[21]
