Jonathan Edwards (English footballer)

Jonathan Edwards
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Devonte Edwards[1]
Date of birth (1996-11-24) 24 November 1996[2]
Place of birth Luton, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2]
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current team
 Accrington Stanley
(on loan from Hull City)
Number 9
Youth career
Stevenage
0000–2015 Peterborough United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2016 Peterborough United 3 (0)
2015 → Ilkeston (loan)
2015–2016 → St Albans City (loan) 11 (2)
2016– Hull City 0 (0)
2017– → Accrington Stanley (loan) 10 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:49, 3 July 2017 (UTC).

Jonathan Devonte Edwards (born 24 November 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Accrington Stanley on loan from Hull City.

Career

Born in Luton, Edwards joined Peterborough United from Stevenage and signed his first professional contract with the club on 10 March 2015 after a prolific two seasons in the under 18 side.[3] Edwards made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Barnsley on 18 April 2015, replacing goalscorer Conor Washington in the 94th minute of the match.[4] His home debut followed a week later as a second-half substitute in a 4–3 win against Crawley Town.[5] Edwards made his first start for the club on the final day of the season, but was sent off in the second half of a 1–1 draw against Oldham Athletic.[6] In July 2015, Edwards joined Ilkeston for an original season-long loan but he returned to Peterborough in September.[7] On 27 November 2015, Edwards signed for St Albans City on loan until 2 January 2016. He scored two goals on his debut in the Herts Senior Cup. He subsequently remained with St Albans until 5 March 2016.[8]

On 12 May 2016, Hull City announced the signing of Edwards on a one-year contract after a successful trial with the club's U21 squad.[9] On 1 January 2017, Edwards joined EFL League Two club Accrington Stanley on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season.[10] His first appearance was as a substitute against Hartlepool in the 2–2 draw at home. His first start for Accrington Stanley was part of a 3–0 defeat to Cheltenham Town. Edwards was subbed off at the 61st minute.[11]

On 3 July 2017, Edwards signed a new one-year contract with Hull City with an option for a further year. Though he ruturned to Accrington Stanley on loan for the 2017–18 season.[12]

Career statistics

As of 22 January 2017.[8]
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Peterborough United[13] 2014–15 League One 3000000030
2015–16 0000000000
Total 3000000030
Ilkeston (loan) 2015–16 NPL Premier Division ??????????
St Albans City (loan) 2015–16 National League South 112000000112
Hull City 2016–17 Premier League 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2016–17 EFL League Two 1000000010
Career total 152000000152

    References

    1. ↑ "The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 16 May 2015. p. 54. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
    2. 1 2 "Jonny Edwards". 11v11. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
    3. ↑ "Young Posh Quartet Commit Future". Peterborough United FC. 10 March 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
    4. ↑ "Barnsley 1–1 Peterborough United". BBC Sport. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
    5. ↑ "Peterborough 4–3 Crawley Town". BBC Sport. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
    6. ↑ "Oldham Athletic 1–1 Peterborough United". BBC Sport. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
    7. ↑ "Ilkeston FC land Edwards and Udoh". Ilkeston F.C. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
    8. 1 2 "Jonathan Edwards profile". Soccerway. 1 January 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
    9. ↑ "Edwards Pens One-Year Deal To Join The Tigers". Hull City A.F.C. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
    10. ↑ "Coley snaps up Hull loanees". Accrington Stanley F.C. 1 January 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
    11. ↑ "Cheltentown versus Accrington Stanley". BBC. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
    12. ↑ "Jonathan Edwards Signs New Deal". Hull City A.F.C. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
    13. ↑ "Games played by Jonathan Edwards in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
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