Joe Rowley Explained

Joe Rowley should not be confused with Joe Rowley (footballer, born 1899).

Joe Rowley
Fullname:Joe Rowley[1]
Birth Date:1999 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Height:1.8m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Scunthorpe United
Clubnumber:11
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs1:Chesterfield
Years1:2017–2022
Clubs1:Chesterfield
Caps1:100
Goals1:6
Years2:2021
Clubs2:King's Lynn Town
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:AFC Fylde
Caps3:43
Goals3:5
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:England C
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:15:29, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:19:52, 20 March 2019 (UTC)
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Scunthorpe United
Caps4:1
Goals4:0

Joe Rowley (born 3 June 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Scunthorpe United.

Early life

Rowley attended Meadowhead Secondary School in Sheffield.[2]

Club career

Rowley started his career in Chesterfield's academy, joining the club at Under-15 level.[3] He made his debut for the club on 25 March 2017, starting the EFL League One game against Rochdale, playing 74 minutes of the 3–1 loss.[4] On 7 April 2017, Rowley signed his first professional contract with the 'Spireites'.[5] Rowley scored his first goal for the club a day later, scoring the winner in a 1–0 victory over Port Vale. Rowley was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.[6]

In June 2022, Rowley joined National League North club AFC Fylde on a one-year deal, with the option for a further year, linking up with his former manager at Chesterfield James Rowe.[7] He left the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.[8]

In July 2024, after a successful trial, Rowley joined fellow National League North team Scunthorpe United.[9]

International career

On 18 March 2019, Rowley was called up to the England C squad.[10]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chesterfield2016–17League One7100000071
2017–18League Two283100031324
2018–19[11] National League2514030321
2019–20National League2312010261
2020–21National League1100010120
2021–22National League60000060
Total10067000811157
King's Lynn Town (loan)2021–22National League90000090
Career total10967000811247

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL: Retained list: 2015/16 . English Football League . 54 . 29 June 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161202052144/http://www.efl.com/documents/professional-retained-report-2015-16549-3151378.pdf . 2 December 2016 .
  2. Web site: 2015 . Meadowhead Phoenix Newsletter Spring 2015 . January 6, 2023 . Meadowhead School.
  3. Web site: Caldwell sees 'massive' future for teenager and says academy is crucial for Spireites . Derbyshire Times . 16 March 2017 . 16 March 2017.
  4. Web site: Chesterfield 3–1 Rochdale . BBC Sport . 25 March 2017 . 25 March 2017.
  5. Web site: Young Prospect Signs First Professional Contract . Chesterfield FC Official Site . 7 April 2017 . 7 April 2017.
  6. Web site: Retained list released. chesterfield-fc.co.uk. 31 May 2022. 1 June 2022.
  7. Web site: Joe Rowley Commits To The Coasters. www.afcfylde.co.uk. 15 June 2022. 15 June 2022.
  8. Web site: 2024/2025 Retained List. www.afcfylde.co.uk. 25 April 2024. 26 April 2024.
  9. Web site: 2024-07-16 . United's sixth summer signing is Joe Rowley Scunthorpe United FC . 2024-08-13 . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Rowley's international call-up. Chesterfield FC. 18 March 2019.
  11. Web site: J. Rowley: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 24 January 2021.