Lewis Anthony Wilson (born 19 February 1993) is an English footballer who plays for Southern League Premier Division Central side Banbury United, where he plays as a midfielder or forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lewis Anthony Wilson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 February 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Milton Keynes, England[2] | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Banbury United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2011 | Rushden & Diamonds | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Rushden & Diamonds | 0 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Newport Pagnell Town (loan) | 9 | (2) |
| 2011 | → Northampton Spencer (loan) | 6 | (4) |
| 2011–2012 | Newport Pagnell Town | 20 | (23) |
| 2012–2013 | Northampton Town | 8 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | → Kettering Town (loan) | 15 | (11) |
| 2013 | → Bishop's Stortford (loan) | 5 | (3) |
| 2013 | → Kettering Town (loan) | 5 | (3) |
| 2013 | → Whitehawk (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2014 | Kettering Town | 5 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Oxford City | 30 | (18) |
| 2015–2016 | Arlesey Town | 16 | (12) |
| 2016–2017 | AFC Rushden & Diamonds | 10 | (1) |
| 2017 | St Neots Town | 5 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Cambridge City | 34 | (16) |
| 2018–2020 | Stratford Town | 65 | (27) |
| 2020– | Banbury United | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:35, 9 February 2020 (UTC) | |||
Playing career
editWilson joined Rushden & Diamonds after a successful trial in 2009, after he had been spotted playing for Newport Pagnell Town.[3] He started a two-year scholarship and was a regular in the youth team, scoring 16 goals in his first year. In his second year, Wilson featured twice for the first team in the Northamptonshire Senior Cup against Daventry United and Brackley Town. He also joined Newport Pagnell and Northampton Spencer on work-experience. In the summer of 2011, Wilson was released and rejoined UCL Premier side Newport Pagnell Town. He made his debut in August 2011, in a 3–0 defeat to Boston Town. In January 2012, Wilson joined Football League Two side Northampton Town on a contract until the end of the season, after impressing on a one-week trial.[4] He made his debut for the Cobblers on 17 April 2012 in a 3–1 defeat to Crawley Town, coming on as a substitute for Jake Robinson.[5] His first goal and start came in a 1–1 draw with Gillingham. On 30 April, Wilson signed a one-year professional contract.[6] In November 2012, he joined Kettering Town on loan until 2 January 2013.[7]
On 7 August 2018 it was confirmed that Wilson had joined Stratford Town from Cambridge City.[8]
Wilson was confirmed as signing for Southern League Premier Division Central side Banbury United on 27 January 2020.[9] Lewis made his debut on 1 February 2020, as his new side were narrowly beaten 1–0 at home to Bromsgrove Sporting.[10]
References
edit- ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/05/2012 and 31/05/2012". The Football Association. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 504. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
- ^ "Lewis Wilson profile". Rushden & Diamonds FC. 26 May 2012.
- ^ "Northampton Town sign Clarke Carlisle and Ben Harding". BBC Sport. 31 January 2012.
- ^ "Wilson swaps shop for shot as a Town pro". Herald & Post. 19 April 2012. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012.
- ^ "Northampton's Lewis Wilson agrees one-year contract". BBC Sport. 30 April 2012.
- ^ "Wilson loaned to Kettering". Sky Sports. 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Stratford Town bolster squad with four new signings ahead of big kick-off". Stratford-Herald.com. 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Lewis Wilson joins the Puritans". BanburyUnitedFC.co.uk. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Match Report - Banbury 0 Bromsgrove 1". BanburyUnitedFC.co.uk. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
External links
edit- Lewis Wilson at Soccerbase
- Lewis Wilson at Soccerway
- Newport Pagnell Town appearances at NPTFC
- Lewis Wilson at Aylesbury United
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