Introduction
Joshua John Christopher "Josh" Wakefield (born 6 November 1993) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder, for National League South side Poole Town.
Career
Wakefield started his career in local football in Shanklin, he then moved to Bournemouth and started a two-year apprenticeship in the summer of 2010. In November 2011, Wakefield joined Wimborne Town along with Billy Maybury on a one-month work experience deal. In January 2012, he was again sent out on loan, joining Hamworthy United. He made his debut for the Hammers in a 4–0 defeat to Moneyfields. In April 2012, Wakefield was offered his first professional contract, on a one-year deal. On 30 April 2012, he was drafted into first team duty, making his debut in a 1–1 draw with Scunthorpe United, coming on as a substitute for Donal McDermott in the second half.
On 18 August 2015, Wakefield joined League Two side Yeovil Town on a one-month loan deal, and made his debut that evening against York City.
On 25 February 2016, Wakefield joined League One side Walsall on loan until the end of the season.
On 24 May 2016 Wakefield was released by Bournemouth.
On 4 August 2016, Wakefield joined National League side Aldershot Town on a one-year deal.
On 21 December 2016, Wakefield was released from Aldershot Town by manager Gary Waddock at the end of his contract in January 2017.
On 23 January 2017, Wakefield signed for National League South side Poole Town.
Career statistics
- As of match played 28 January 2017.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bournemouth | 2011–12 | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012–13 | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) | 2012–13 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorchester Town (loan) | 2013–14 | Conference South | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | |
| Welling United (loan) | 2013–14 | Conference Premier | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | |
| Torquay United (loan) | 2014–15 | Conference Premier | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
| Bristol Rovers (loan) | 2014–15 | Conference Premier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Yeovil Town (loan) | 2015–16 | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Walsall (loan) | 2015–16 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aldershot Town | 2016–17 | National League | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| Poole Town | 2016–17 | National League South | 1 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 64 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 69 | 4 | ||