Jed Ward

Jed Ward (born 23 May 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bristol Rovers.

Jed Ward
Personal information
Full name Jed Ward
Date of birth (2003-05-20) 20 May 2003[1]
Place of birth Bristol, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Bristol Rovers
Number 35
Youth career
2011– Bristol Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Bristol Rovers 1 (0)
2022 → Swindon Supermarine (loan) 3 (0)
2022 → Prescot Cables (loan) 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:31, 6 March 2022

Club career

Ward joined local Bristol side Bradley Stoke United before being scouted at a local tournament and joining Bristol Rovers at the age of eight, joining the under-9 team.[1] On 5 February 2021, Ward signed his first professional contract with the club aged 17.[2]

On 9 May 2021, with Rovers already relegated, Ward made his professional debut on the final day of the season against Blackpool as they lost 1–0.[3]

On 21 January 2022, Ward joined Southern League Premier Division South club Swindon Supermarine on a one-month loan deal, joining fellow Rovers youngsters Kieran Phillips and Tom Mehew at the club.[4] Ward was recalled from his loan spell on 3 February.[5]

On 17 February he joined Prescot Cables on loan for a month.[6] He returned to his parent club in early March.

International career

On 21 May 2021, the day after he turned 18, Ward was called up to the England U19 training camp, to be held at St George's Park.[7][8]

Career Statistics
As of match played 5 March 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bristol Rovers 2020–21[9] League One 1000000010
2021–22[10] League Two 0000003[lower-alpha 1]030
Total 1000003040
Swindon Supermarine (loan) 2021–22 SL Premier Division South 3000—0030
Prescot Cables (loan) 2021–22 NPL Division One West 3000—0030
Career Total 70000030100
  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References
  1. "Jed Ward". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  2. "Jed Ward Signs Pro Deal". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  3. "Blackpool 1–0 Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 9 May 2021.
  4. "Jed Ward Joins Swindon Supermarine On-Loan". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 21 January 2022.
  5. "Jed Ward Recalled From Swindon Supermarine". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 3 February 2022.
  6. "Loan deal for Rovers keeper". Prescot Cables FC. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  7. "18-Year-Old Jed Ward called up for England U19 Training Camp!". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 21 May 2021.
  8. "England MU19 training camp scheduled". www.englandfootball.com. 21 May 2021.
  9. "Games played by Jed Ward in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  10. "Games played by Jed Ward in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
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