Ben Woods (footballer) explained

Ben Woods
Birth Date:	27 September 2002
Birth Place:	Wigan, England
Position:	Midfielder
Currentclub:	Accrington Stanley
Clubnumber:	8
Youthyears1:	2011–2018
Youthclubs1:	Manchester United
Youthyears2:	2018–2022
Youthclubs2:	Burnley
Years1:	2022-2023
Clubs1:	Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Caps1:	7
Goals1:	0
Years2:	2023–
Clubs2:	Accrington Stanley
Caps2:	46
Goals2:	3
Club-Update:	21:51, 12 October 2024 (UTC)

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

Career

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.

On 1 September 2023, Woods signed for Accrington Stanley on a one-year contract.^{[6] [2]}

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

Career statistics

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	Scottish Championship	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0
Accrington Stanley	2023–24	EFL League Two	34	2	2	0	0	0	4	0	40	2
	2024-25	EFL League Two	12	1	1	0	1	0	2	0	16	1
Career total			53	3	3	0	1	0	6	0	63	3

Honours

Inverness CT

• Scottish Cup runner-up: 2022–23

Notes and References

1. Web site: Burnley confirm Ben Mee and James Tarkowski among players leaving Turf Moor. 10 June 2022. Lancashire Telegraph. 1 September 2023.
2. Web site: Ben Woods is raring to go after completing Stanley switch. 1 September 2023. Lancashire Telegraph. 1 September 2023.
3. Web site: Cryle . Ryan . Caley Thistle sign midfielder Ben Woods on deal until end of season . 18 January 2023 . Press and Journal . 13 January 2023 . en-GB.
4. Web site: 13 January 2023 . Inverness Caledonian Thistle sign former Manchester United academy player . 18 January 2023 . Inverness Courier . en.
5. News: Inverness Caledonian Thistle 0-0 Queen's Park: Leaders held but stay four points clear . BBC Sport . 14 January 2023.
6. Web site: 1 September 2023 . Ben Woods: Accrington Stanley sign midfielder on one-year deal . 1 September 2023 . BBC Sport.