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Ben Woods (footballer)

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Ben Woods
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-09-27) 27 September 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Wigan, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Accrington Stanley
Number 8
Youth career
2011–2018 Manchester United
2018–2022 Burnley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023 Inverness Caledonian Thistle 7 (0)
2023– Accrington Stanley 40 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:51, 12 October 2024 (UTC)

Ben Woods (born 27 September 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Accrington Stanley.

Career

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Born in Wigan, Woods started his career at the Manchester United Academy, where he received a received an England under-15's call up, before he signed for Burnley in 2018, signing his first professional contract the club. He stayed for four years before turning down a contract extension before the start of the 2022/23 season.[1][2]

On 13 January 2023, Woods signed a short term deal with Scottish Championship side, Inverness Caledonian Thistle,[3][4] making his professional debut, coming on in the 71st minute of a 0–0 home draw to Queen's Park.[5] Woods made seven appearances for the club. He was on the bench in the Scottish Cup Final 3-1 defeat to Celtic at Hampden Park.[6]

On 1 September 2023, Woods signed for Accrington Stanley on a one-year contract.[7][2]

On 30 April 2024, Woods signed a further 2-year deal at Accrington Stanley

Career statistics

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As of 12 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2022–23[6] Scottish Championship 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Accrington Stanley 2023–24[8] EFL League Two 34 2 2 0 0 0 4 0 40 2
2024-25 EFL League Two 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 9 1
Career total 47 3 2 0 1 0 6 0 56 3

Honours

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Inverness CT

References

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  1. ^ "Burnley confirm Ben Mee and James Tarkowski among players leaving Turf Moor". Lancashire Telegraph. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Ben Woods is raring to go after completing Stanley switch". Lancashire Telegraph. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  3. ^ Cryle, Ryan (13 January 2023). "Caley Thistle sign midfielder Ben Woods on deal until end of season". Press and Journal. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Inverness Caledonian Thistle sign former Manchester United academy player". Inverness Courier. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Inverness Caledonian Thistle 0-0 Queen's Park: Leaders held but stay four points clear". BBC Sport. 14 January 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Games played by Ben Woods in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Ben Woods: Accrington Stanley sign midfielder on one-year deal". BBC Sport. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Games played by Ben Woods in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 September 2023.