Joe Ward (footballer, born 1995)

Joseph Henry Ward (born 22 August 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for League One side Peterborough United.

Joe Ward
Personal information
Full name Joseph Henry Ward[1]
Date of birth (1995-08-22) 22 August 1995
Place of birth Chelmsford, England
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.67 m)[2]
Position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Peterborough United
Number 23
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 102 (9)
National team‡
2017 England C 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:46, 6 February 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21:00, 13 January 2018 (UTC)

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 summer 2015,[8] Brighton & Hove Albion signed Ward on a development contract on 3 June 2015.[9]

After failing to break through 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 4 May 2019.
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 43441103[lower-alpha 3]0515
Total 604411040695
Career total 152181781012318229
  1. Appearance(s) in Essex Senior Cup
  2. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  3. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References
  1. "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2019" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  2. "Joe Ward - Midfielder - First Team Profiles - Peterborough United". Peterborough United F.C. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  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. "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. "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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