Josh Stanley Ronald Woods (born 5 July 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Accrington Stanley.
Early life
Woods was raised in Skelmersdale. His father was a matchday steward at Liverpool.
Career
Woods played for Marine's reserve side and scored on his first-team debut in a friendly on 15 October 2019 against Salford City. He made his league debut on 19 October, and scored his first competitive goal in the Liverpool Senior Cup on 26 November. He was the first player from the newly formed reserves team to play for the Marine first team.
After playing in non-league for Clay Brow, and working as a barber, Woods signed an initial one-year contract with Accrington Stanley in July 2021. At the end of the 2023–24 season, a contract extension was triggered.
Personal life
Woods is a Liverpool fan. His older brother Dale is also a footballer.
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