Scott Fenwick Explained

Scott Fenwick
Full Name:Scott James Fenwick
Birth Date:9 April 1990
Birth Place:Gateshead, England
Height:1.84m (06.04feet)[1]
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Altona East Phoenix
Youthclubs1:Newcastle United
Youthclubs2:Sunderland
Youthclubs3:Middlesbrough
Years1:2009–2010
Clubs1:Gretna
Years2:2010–2012
Clubs2:Newcastle Benfield
Years3:2012–2014
Clubs3:Durham City
Years4:2014
Clubs4:Dunston UTS
Caps4:12
Goals4:7
Years5:2014–2016
Clubs5:Hartlepool United
Caps5:42
Goals5:10
Years6:2016
Clubs6:Tranmere Rovers (loan)
Caps6:3
Goals6:0
Years7:2016–2017
Clubs7:York City
Caps7:24
Goals7:2
Years8:2017
Clubs8:Darlington
Caps8:4
Goals8:0
Years9:2017–2018
Clubs9:Naxxar Lions
Caps9:12
Goals9:4
Years10:2018–2019
Clubs10:Chelmsford City
Caps10:47
Goals10:19
Years11:2019–2020
Clubs11:Blyth Spartans
Caps11:11
Goals11:0
Years12:2020
Clubs12:Cork City
Caps12:6
Goals12:0
Years13:2021
Clubs13:Forfar Athletic
Caps13:11
Goals13:4
Years14:2022
Clubs14:Workington
Caps14:16
Goals14:1
Years15:2022–2024
Clubs15:Consett
Caps15:34
Goals15:11
Years16:2024–
Clubs16:Altona East Phoenix
Caps16:16
Goals16:14
Club-Update:19:50, 12 August 2024 (UTC)

Scott James Fenwick (born 9 April 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Australian club Altona East Phoenix. He played in the Football League for Hartlepool United and for League of Ireland club Cork City.

Career

Early career

Fenwick was born in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. He played for Newcastle United, Sunderland and Middlesbrough academies before joining Gretna in 2009.[2] He left the latter in the same year, and subsequently joined Newcastle Benfield in 2010.

In August 2012, Fenwick signed with Durham City, scoring 18 goals from 32 appearances in his first season[3] and 33 goals from 41 appearances in the second.[4] He moved to fellow Northern League team Dunston UTS in June 2014,[5] and scored 13 goals in all competitions,[6] of which 7 came from his 12 league appearances.[7]

Hartlepool United

On 7 November 2014, Fenwick signed an 18-month contract with Hartlepool United.[8] He made his professional debut eight days later, replacing Matt Crooks in a 1–0 defeat against Southend United.[9]

Fenwick was handed his first start on 22 November 2014, and scored his team's only goal in a 3–1 defeat at home to York City.[10]

Fenwick scored three goals in five matches during January 2015 against Cheltenham Town, Tranmere Rovers and Plymouth Argyle and formed a good partnership with strike partner Rakish Bingham to help Pools get their first wins for three months.[11] [12] [13] Unfortunately for Fenwick, after scoring Hartlepool's only goal in a 3–1 defeat at home to Stevenage on 14 February, he was ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury.[14] He returned in time for Hartlepool's relegation battle and scored the opening goal in a crucial 2–1 win against Exeter City which confirmed Pools' survival.[15]

Fenwick started the 2015–16 season partnering Rakish Bingham and Billy Paynter up front, helping Hartlepool win their first four matches and scoring the winner in a 1–0 home win against Newport County.[16] Despite scoring against Newport, Fenwick was dropped for Rhys Oates but returned for the Football League Trophy match at home to Sheffield United, scoring Pools' equaliser but missed a penalty in the shoot-out.[17] Fenwick was once again dropped to the bench but returned against Yeovil Town to score Pools' opening goal in a 2–1 away win.[18]

York City

On 4 July 2016, Fenwick joined newly relegated National League club York City on a one-year contract, with the option of a second year.[19] He made his debut when starting their 1–1 away draw with Maidstone United on 6 August 2016, in the opening match of 2016–17. According to Dave Flett of The Press, Fenwick found the "going tough in attack", and was substituted for Richard Brodie in the 84th minute.[20] He was an unused substitute as York beat Macclesfield Town 3–2 at Wembley Stadium in the 2017 FA Trophy Final.[21] He was released by York at the end of the 2016–17 season.[22]

Later career

Fenwick signed for National League North club Darlington on 4 August 2017 after a successful trial.[23] After making four substitute appearances in 25 days, he left the club by mutual consent.[24] He signed for Maltese Premier League club Naxxar Lions, and made his debut on 10 September 2017, starting in a 0–0 away draw with Valletta.[25] After four goals from twelve league appearances and two goals in the Maltese FA Trophy, Fenwick was released by mutual consent on 2 January 2018 because he wanted to return home.[26]

Fenwick signed for National League South club Chelmsford City on 9 March 2018.[27] He scored a hat-trick of penalties for Chelmsford on 9 April in their 4–2 win against Whitehawk, becoming the first player in the history of the club to do so.[28] [29] Five days later, Fenwick scored a hat-trick of penalties for the second consecutive match, scoring all four Chelmsford goals in a 4–2 win against East Thurrock United.[30] On 13 May 2019, Chelmsford announced the departure of Fenwick.[31]

On 14 June 2019, Fenwick returned to North East England, signing for Blyth Spartans.[32] His season was disrupted by injury, and he made only 11 appearances in the National League North before being released at the end of his contract.[33] [34]

In late July, he signed for League of Ireland club Cork City until the end of the season.[35]

In March 2021, Fenwick joined Scottish League One club Forfar Athletic until the end of the season.[36] He scored his first goals in a brace away to Partick Thistle, and finished the season with four goals from 13 matches in all competitions.[37]

Fenwick signed for Northern Premier League Division One West club Workington on 3 January 2022.[38] He made 16 appearances, mainly as a substitute, and scored once as Workington reached and lost to Marine in the play-offs.

In October 2022, after training with the club for some weeks to maintain fitness, Fenwick signed for Consett of the Northern Premier League East Division.[39]

In February 2024, Fenwick again moved abroad, signing for Australian club Altona East Phoenix.[40]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hartlepool United2014–15League Two19600196
2015–16League Two234412011306
Total42104120114912
Tranmere Rovers (loan)2015–16National League3030
York City2016–17National League2421041293
Darlington2017–18National League North4040
Naxxar Lions2017–18[41] Maltese Premier League12412136
Chelmsford City2017–18National League South1011101111
2018–19[42] National League South3780021399
Total471900315020
Blyth Spartans2019–20[43] National League North110110
Cork City2020League of Ireland Premier Division601070
Forfar Athletic2020–21Scottish League One1142000134
Workington2021–22[44] Northern Premier League (NPL)
Division One West
14120161
Consett2022–23[45] NPL East Division15410164
Altona East Phoenix2024–Victoria State League 2 N/W1210261416
Career total198501192011322064

Honours

York City

2016–17[21]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scott Fenwick . 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 31 January 2018.
  2. News: Former Newcastle United kid Scott Fenwick packs in his day job to play for Hartlepool United . Sunderland Echo . 8 November 2014 . 5 July 2016.
  3. Web site: Scott Fenwick – 2012/13 season . Durham City A.F.C. . https://web.archive.org/web/20141202021616/http://www.durhamcityafc.com/players.php?player_id=12771&season_id=4 . 2 December 2014 . dead.
  4. Web site: Scott Fenwick – 2013/14 season . Durham City A.F.C. . https://web.archive.org/web/20141202021355/http://www.durhamcityafc.com/players.php?player_id=12771&season_id=5 . 2 December 2014 . dead.
  5. Web site: Dunston UTS FC Former Players, Updated 27th March 2017 . Dunston UTS F.C. . 27 March 2017 . 10 August 2018 . 10 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180810164925/http://www.dunstonutsfc.co.uk/formerplayers.html . dead .
  6. Web site: Dunston UTS Football Club Northern League Scorers Since 1991 to May 11th 2016 . Dunston UTS F.C. . 14 May 2018 . 14 September 2017 . 15 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170915203832/http://www.dunstonutsfc.co.uk/scorers.html . dead .
  7. Web site: Dunston UTS FC Player Stats 2014–2015 League Only . Dunston UTS F.C. . 14 September 2017 . 15 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170915203939/http://www.dunstonutsfc.co.uk/stats14-15.htm . dead .
  8. Web site: Scott Fenwick signs for Hartlepool United . Hartlepool United F.C. . 7 November 2014 . 31 January 2018.
  9. News: Southend United 1–0 Hartlepool United . BBC Sport . 15 November 2014 . 5 July 2016.
  10. News: Hartlepool United 1–3 York City . BBC Sport . 22 November 2014 . 5 July 2016.
  11. News: Hartlepool United 2-0 Cheltenham Town . BBC Sport . 10 January 2015 . 18 November 2020.
  12. News: Tranmere Rovers 1-1 Hartlepool United . BBC Sport . 24 January 2015 . 18 November 2020.
  13. News: Hartlepool United 3-2 Plymouth Argyle . BBC Sport . 31 January 2015 . 18 November 2020.
  14. News: Bury 1-0 Hartlepool Preview . Sky Sports . 21 February 2015 . 18 November 2020.
  15. News: Hartlepool United 2-1 Exeter City . BBC Sport . 25 April 2015 . 18 November 2020.
  16. News: Hartlepool United 1-0 Newport County . BBC Sport . 18 August 2015 . 18 November 2020.
  17. News: Hartlepool United 1-1 Sheffield United (3-4) . BBC Sport . 1 September 2015 . 18 November 2020.
  18. News: Yeovil Town 1-2 Hartlepool United . BBC Sport . 26 September 2015 . 18 November 2020.
  19. News: Released Hartlepool striker Scott Fenwick signs one-year deal with York City . Dave . Flett . The Press . York . 4 July 2016 . 5 July 2016.
  20. News: York City pass genuine test on artificial Maidstone pitch . Dave . Flett . The Press . York . 7 August 2016 . 15 August 2016.
  21. News: York City lift FA Trophy to win at Wembley for a fourth time in their history . Dave . Flett . The Press . York . 21 May 2017 . 30 December 2017.
  22. News: Danny Holmes and Sam Fielding reject York City deals, Lanre Oyebanjo and Scott Fenwick released and Simon Lappin leaves – For now . Dave . Flett . The Press . York . 27 June 2017 . 29 July 2017.
  23. Web site: Scott Fenwick signs for Quakers . Ray . Simpson . Darlington F.C. . 4 August 2017 . 4 August 2017.
  24. Web site: Scott Fenwick leaves Quakers . Ray . Simpson . Darlington F.C. . 29 August 2017 . 29 August 2017.
  25. News: Naxxar put brakes on Valletta as Senglea dispel Lija . Silvio . Vella . The Malta Independent . 11 September 2017 . 13 September 2017.
  26. Web site: Transfer market: Four foreigners released . Naxxar Lions F.C. . 2 January 2018 . 10 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180112214828/https://www.naxxarlions.com/single-post/2018/01/02/Transfer-Market-Four-Foreigners-Released# . 12 January 2018 . dead.
  27. Web site: Clarets make Fenwick addition . Matt . Lee . Chelmsford City F.C. . 9 March 2018 . 10 August 2018 . Pitchero.
  28. News: Fenwick at the treble as City extend winning run . Chelmsford City F.C. . 10 August 2018 . Pitchero.
  29. David Selby . SelbyDavid . 983633435280527362 . 10 April 2018 . Trawled through the 170 games where an @OfficialClarets has scored 3 or more goals in a game and can confirm that last night was the first occasion where s player has scored 3 penalties. #ClaretsTrivia . 10 August 2018.
  30. Web site: Clarets continue winning run at East Thurrock . Matt . Lee . Chelmsford City F.C. . 10 August 2018 . Pitchero.
  31. Web site: Fenwick heads back north . Chelmsford City F.C. . 13 May 2019. 13 May 2019.
  32. Web site: Clark snatches Fenwick out of shop window . Blyth Spartans F.C. . 14 June 2019 . 17 December 2019.
  33. Web site: Injury update: Scott Fenwick . Jordan . Cronin . Blyth Spartans F.C. . 24 October 2019 . 14 August 2020.
  34. Web site: Player news: Quartet leave Blyth Spartans . Jordan . Cronin . Blyth Spartans F.C. . 4 May 2020 . 14 August 2020.
  35. Web site: Former Chelsea Academy player one of two new arrivals at Cork City . Paul . Fennessy . The42.ie . 31 July 2020 . 14 August 2020.
  36. Web site: 'Geordie' striker signs for 'Loons' . Forfar Athletic F.C. . 25 March 2021 . 4 November 2022.
  37. News: Partick Thistle 2–2 Forfar Athletic . BBC Sport . 30 March 2021 . 4 November 2022.
  38. News: Former Hartlepool United striker Scott Fenwick joins Workington Reds . News & Star . Jon . Colman . 3 January 2022 . 3 January 2022.
  39. Web site: Consett secure the services of ex-professional striker Scott Fenwick . Consett A.F.C. . 29 October 2022 . 4 November 2022.
  40. Web site: Highwaymen's 'criminal' mistakes are so costly, says boss . The Journal. 10 February 2024.
  41. For Maltese FA Trophy third round: Web site: FA Trophy Round 3: Floriana vs Naxxar Lions . Naxxar Lions F.C. . 3 December 2017 . 3 March 2018.
  42. For FA Cup second qualifying round: Web site: Chelmsford City 1 Worthing 2 . Matt . Lee . Chelmsford City F.C. . 1 October 2018 . Pitchero . 1 October 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181001220621/http://www.chelmsfordcityfc.com/teams/62438/match-centre/2-1364328 . dead .
    For FA Trophy: Web site: Oxford City 4 Chelmsford City 0 . Matt . Lee . Chelmsford City F.C. . 10 June 2019 . Pitchero .
  43. Web site: S. Fenwick: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 14 August 2020.
  44. Web site: Workington – Appearances – Scott Fenwick – 2021–2022 . Football Web Pages . 4 November 2022.
  45. Web site: Consett – Appearances – Scott Fenwick . Football Web Pages . 6 March 2023.