Joe Rowley

Not to be confused with Joe Rowley (footballer, born 1899).

Joe Rowley (born 3 June 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Scunthorpe United.

Joe Rowley

Personal information
Full name	Joe Rowley[1]
Date of birth	(1999-06-03) 3 June 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth	Sheffield, England
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Scunthorpe United
Number	11
Youth career
0000–2017	Chesterfield
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2022	Chesterfield	101	(6)
2021	→ King's Lynn Town	9	(0)
2022–2024	AFC Fylde	43	(5)
2024–	Scunthorpe United	34	(1)
International career
2019	England C	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:29, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

Early life

Rowley attended Meadowhead Secondary School in Sheffield.^[2]

Club career

Rowley started his career in Chesterfield's academy, joining the club at Under-15 level.^[3] He made his debut for the club on 25 March 2017, starting the EFL League One game against Rochdale, playing 74 minutes of the 3–1 loss.^[4] On 7 April 2017, Rowley signed his first professional contract with the 'Spireites'.^[5] Rowley scored his first goal for the club a day later, scoring the winner in a 1–0 victory over Port Vale. Rowley was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.^[6]

In June 2022, Rowley joined National League North club AFC Fylde on a one-year deal, with the option for a further year, linking up with his former manager at Chesterfield James Rowe.^[7] He left the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.^[8]

In July 2024, after a successful trial, Rowley joined fellow National League North team Scunthorpe United.^[9]

International career

On 18 March 2019, Rowley was called up to the England C squad.^[10]

Career statistics

As of match played 2 April 2022

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Chesterfield	2016–17[11]	League One	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	1
	2017–18[12]	League Two	28	3	1	0	0	0	3[a]	1	32	4
	2018–19[13]	National League	25	1	4	0	—		3[b]	0	32	1
	2019–20[13]	National League	23	1	2	0	—		1[b]	0	26	1
	2020–21[13]	National League	11	0	0	0	—		1[b]	0	12	0
	2021–22[13]	National League	6	0	0	0	—		0	0	6	0
	Total		100	6	7	0	0	0	8	1	115	7
King's Lynn Town (loan)	2021–22[13]	National League	9	0	0	0	—		0	0	9	0
Career total			109	6	7	0	0	0	8	1	124	7

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy
2. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

Honours

Scunthorpe United

• National League North play-offs: 2025^[14]