Sam Woods (footballer) explained

Sam Woods
Fullname:Samuel John Woods[1]
Birth Date:11 September 1998
Birth Place:Bromley, England
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Bromley
Clubnumber:6
Youthclubs1:Crystal Palace
Years1:2018–2021
Clubs1:Crystal Palace
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Hamilton Academical (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:1
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Plymouth Argyle (loan)
Caps3:9
Goals3:1
Years4:2021–2023
Clubs4:Barnet
Caps4:40
Goals4:1
Years5:2022
Clubs5:Cheshunt (loan)
Caps5:3
Goals5:0
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Bromley
Caps6:20
Goals6:3
Club-Update:17:59, 4 March 2024 (UTC)

Samuel John Woods (born 11 September 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Bromley.

Early life

Woods was born on 11 September 1998 and supported Crystal Palace as a child.

Career

Woods began his youth career with Crystal Palace and worked his way through the club's academy programme.[2] He made his senior debut on 31 October 2018 as a 78th-minute substitute for Pape Souaré in an away 0–1 defeat to Middlesbrough in a fourth round EFL Cup tie.[2] [3] He made his first senior start on 27 August 2019 in a home 0–0 draw in the same competition against Colchester United, which Palace lost after a penalty shoot-out.[4] [5]

In October 2019, Woods signed a contract extension until June 2021.[6]

On 22 January 2020, Woods signed on loan with Hamilton Academical until the end of the 2019–20 season.[7] He scored on his debut, on 25 January, in a 4–2 loss at home to Livingston.[8]

On 31 January 2021, Woods signed on loan with Plymouth Argyle until the end of the 2020–21 season.[9] Woods contract expired and he left Crystal Palace, after the 2020–21 season.[10]

In October 2021, Woods signed for club Barnet.[11] He joined Cheshunt on loan in September 2022.[12]

Woods joined Bromley for the 2023-24 season.[13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
Crystal Palace2018–19Premier League0000100010
2019–20Premier League0010100020
2020–21Premier League0000100010
Total001030004!0
Hamilton Academical (loan) 2019–20Scottish Premiership3100000031
Plymouth Argyle (loan)2020–21League One9191
Barnet2021–22National League201004[14] 1242
2022–23National League200205[15] 0270
Total401200081512
Cheshunt (loan) 2022–23National League South30000030
Career total553303091704

Honours

Bromley

2024[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed . Premier League . 20 October 2020 . 21 October 2020.
  2. Web site: All You Need to Know About Sam Woods. cpfc.co.uk. 1 November 2018. 3 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Sam Woods' pride as he makes Crystal Palace debut. Woosnam. Matt. 1 November 2018. South London Press. 16 October 2019.
  4. News: Crystal Palace 0–0 Colchester United. BBC Sport. 27 August 2019. 28 August 2019.
  5. Web site: Palace exit Carabao Cup. CPFC. 27 August 2019. 28 August 2019.
  6. Web site: Development duo Woods and Dreher extend contracts. Crystal Palace F.C.. 25 October 2019. 30 October 2019.
  7. Web site: Sam Woods joins Hamilton Academical on loan. Crystal Palace F.C.. 22 January 2020. 22 January 2020.
  8. Web site: Hamilton Academical 2–4 Livingston. BBC Sport. Lindsay. Clive. 25 January 2020. 26 January 2020.
  9. Web site: Woods Joins on Loan. Crystal Palace F.C.. 31 January 2021. 31 January 2021.
  10. Web site: Sam Woods departs Crystal Palace - News. 2021-08-18. Crystal Palace F.C.. en-GB.
  11. Web site: Sam Woods secures deal with Bees – Barnet Football Club. 2021-10-13. en-US.
  12. Web site: Edwards strengthens squad. Cheshunt FC. 2 September 2022. 4 September 2022.
  13. Web site: SAM WOODS BECOMES FIRST ADDITION TO 2023/24. Bromley FC. 9 June 2023. 9 June 2023.
  14. One appearance in the FA Trophy, three appearances and one goal in Middlesex Senior Cup
  15. Four appearances in the FA Trophy, one appearance in Middlesex Senior Cup
  16. News: Bromley 2–2 Solihull Moors: Line-ups . BBC Sport . 5 May 2024 . 5 May 2024.