Joe Ward (footballer, born 1995)

Joe Ward
Personal information
Full name Joseph Henry Ward[1]
Date of birth (1995-04-09) 9 April 1995[2]
Place of birth Chelmsford, England
Playing position Winger
Club information
Current team
 Peterborough United
Number 15
Youth career
2009–2013 Chelmsford City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Chelmsford City 63 (8)
2013 → Stanway Rovers (loan) 6 (0)
2015–2017 Brighton & Hove Albion 0 (0)
2017 → Lincoln City (loan) 2 (0)
2017–2018 Woking 27 (6)
2018– Peterborough United 28 (1)
National team‡
2017 England C 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:17, 10 October 2018 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21:00, 13 January 2018 (UTC)

Joseph Henry Ward (born 9 April 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for League One side Peterborough United.

Club career

Chelmsford City

After initially featuring for the Chelmsford City youth sides whilst on a BTEC scholarship scheme, Ward made his debut for the club during their 6–0 home victory over Farnborough in the 2012–13 campaign at the age of 16.[3] On 30 November 2013, Ward scored on his first start for Chelmsford City, once again against Farnborough, in a 3–1 win.[4] On 23 April 2014, Ward scored the goal to save Chelmsford City from relegation from the Conference South in a 1–0 win over Gosport Borough.[5] In his final campaign at Chelmsford, Ward netted eleven times, including six goals during their impressive FA Cup run,[6] in which they reached the fourth qualifying round before being knocked out by Barnet.

In 2013 he spent time on loan with Stanway Rovers, making six league appearances.[7]

Brighton & Hove Albion

Following trials with both West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2015,[8] Brighton & Hove Albion signed Ward on a development contract on 3 June 2015.[9]

After failing to breakthrough into the first-team squad, Ward was sent out on loan to National League side Lincoln City on a one-month basis in January 2017.[10] A day later, he made his debut during Lincoln's FA Trophy second round victory over Gateshead, playing the entire 90 minutes in the 3–1 triumph.[11] In the following round, Ward netted twice during Lincoln's 3–1 away victory against Welling United.[12] Six days later, Ward's loan spell was extended for a further two months following some impressive form, especially in their FA Trophy campaign.[13]

Woking

On 21 June 2017, Ward signed for National League club Woking on a two-year deal following his release from Brighton & Hove Albion.[14]

On the opening day of the 2017–18 campaign, Ward netted in Woking's 2–1 home victory over Gateshead, sealing the winner in the 44th minute.[15] Ward went onto net five more times during their league campaign, including goals against Torquay United, Macclesfield Town, Maidstone United, AFC Fylde and Dover Athletic.[16] Following this impressive form, Ward received his first call-up to the England C squad, in which he featured for 45 minutes during their 4–0 International Challenge Trophy final defeat against Slovakia U23s.[17] During Woking's impressive FA Cup run, Ward netted the Cards' equaliser in their second round tie against League One side Peterborough United.[18]

Peterborough United

On 10 January 2018, Ward joined League One side Peterborough United following his impressive performances against them, on a two-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[19] Three days later, Ward made his debut for Peterborough, as well as his Football League debut, in a 0–0 draw with Wigan Athletic, replacing Michael Doughty in the 68th minute.[20]

Career statistics

As of match played 9 October 2018.
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelmsford City 2012–13[6] Conference South 1000—0010
2013–14[6] Conference South 25300—1[lower-alpha 1]0263
2014–15[6] Conference South 37556—2[lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2]04411
Total 63856—106914
Lincoln City (loan) 2016–17[16] National League 2020—4[lower-alpha 2]383
Woking 2017–18[16] National League 27661—1[lower-alpha 2]0347
Peterborough United 2017–18[16] League One 170——1[lower-alpha 3]0180
2018–19[16] League One 111001010131
Total 281001020311
Career total 120151371010314425
  1. 1 2 Appearance(s) in Essex Senior Cup
  2. 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  3. ↑ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ↑ "List of Players under Written Contract Transferred Between 01/01/2018 and 31/01/2018" (PDF). The Football Association. p. 13. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Profile". 11v11. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Chelmsford City vs. Farnborough". Soccerway. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "Chelmsford City 3 'Boro 1". Farnborough F.C. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  5. ↑ "Chelmsford City secure safety with Gosport Borough win". Essex Chronicle. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Joe Ward Profile". Aylesbury United FC. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  7. ↑ https://twitter.com/stanwayrovers/status/991064951073726464
  8. ↑ "Brighton take Chelmsford City winger Joe Ward on trial". Essex Chronicle. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  9. ↑ "Ward joins Development squad". Brighton & Hove Albion. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  10. ↑ "Joe Ward: Lincoln City sign Brighton & Hove Albion winger on loan". BBC Sport. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  11. ↑ "Gateshead vs. Lincoln City". Soccerway. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  12. ↑ "Welling United vs. Lincoln City". Soccerway. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  13. ↑ "Joe Ward: Brighton & Hove Albion winger extends Lincoln City loan". BBC Sport. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  14. ↑ "Cards sign former Brighton winger". Woking F.C. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  15. ↑ "Woking vs. Gateshead". Soccerway. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 "J. Ward". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  17. ↑ "England C lose International Challenge Trophy Final by 4-0 against Slovakia U21s". The FA. 8 November 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  18. ↑ "Woking vs. Peterborough United". Soccerway. 3 December 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  19. ↑ "Posh Secure Signing Of Highly-Rated Winger". Peterborough United Official Site. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  20. ↑ "Wigan Athletic vs. Peterborough United". Soccerway. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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