Joe Wildsmith
{{short description|English footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Joe Wildsmith
| fullname = Joseph Charles Wildsmith{{cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/image/201920/general-news/efl-squad-numbering-06.09.2019.pdf |title=Notification of shirt numbers: Sheffield Wednesday |publisher=English Football League |page=65 |accessdate=27 October 2019}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1995|12|28}}{{cite web
| title = Joe Wildsmith
| url = https://www.11v11.com/players/joe-wildsmith-241965/
| publisher = 11v11
| accessdate =6 November 2017}}
| birth_place = Sheffield, England
| height = {{convert|1.83|m|order=flip}}{{cite web |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/teams/player/joe-wildsmith |title=Joe Wildsmith |publisher=Derby County F.C. |access-date=16 August 2022 |archive-date=15 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815101620/https://www.dcfc.co.uk/teams/player/joe-wildsmith |url-status=dead }}
| position = Goalkeeper
| currentclub = West Bromwich Albion
| clubnumber = 23
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2014
| youthclubs1 = Sheffield Wednesday
| years1 = 2014–2022
| clubs1 = Sheffield Wednesday
| caps1 = 66
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2014
| clubs2 = → Alfreton Town (loan)
| caps2 = 2
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2015
| clubs3 = → Barnsley (loan)
| caps3 = 2
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2022–2024
| clubs4 = Derby County
| caps4 = 86
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2024–
| clubs5 = West Bromwich Albion
| caps5 = 12
| goals5 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2015
| nationalteam1 = England U20
| nationalcaps1 = 1
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 18:29, 25 February 2025 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 10 November 2015 (UTC)
}}
Joseph Charles Wildsmith (born 28 December 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club West Bromwich Albion.
Wildsmith started his career at Sheffield Wednesday, he would have loan spells at Alfreton Town and Barnsley before making his debut for Wednesday in 2015, Wildsmith left the club in June 2022, to join Derby County where he would spend two seasons, helping the club regain promotion to the EFL Championship.
Club career
=Sheffield Wednesday=
Born in Sheffield, Wildsmith began his football career at boyhood club Sheffield Wednesday.{{cite news|title=Q&A with Sheffield Wednesday's Joe Wildsmith|url=https://test.shoot.co.uk/qa-with-sheffield-wednesdays-joe-wildsmith/|publisher=Shoot|date=4 September 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2016/may/back-to-school-for-wildsmith/|title=Back to school for Wildsmith!|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=10 May 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730161832/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2016/may/back-to-school-for-wildsmith/|archivedate=30 July 2020|url-status=live}} Wildsmith signed a {{frac|2|1|2}}-year professional contract with Sheffield Wednesday in November 2013 after impressing with the club's youth teams.{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2013/november/young-owl-pens-professional-deal/|title=Young Owl pens professional deal|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=19 November 2013|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729104850/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2013/november/young-owl-pens-professional-deal/|archivedate=29 July 2020|url-status=live}} During the 2014–15 season, Wildsmith was named as an unused substitute for four matches.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 0–0 Birmingham City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30891846|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 January 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Reading 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30962939|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 January 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Millwall 1–3 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31498955|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 February 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Watford 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32460063|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 May 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
Wildsmith made his Owls debut in Wednesday's 4–1 League Cup win over Mansfield Town at Hillsborough on 11 August 2015.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 4–1 Mansfield Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33769201|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 August 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}} On 28 August 2015, he signed a new two-year contract with the club keeping him until the summer of 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2015/august/dawson-and-wildsmith-sign-new-contracts/|title=Dawson and Wildsmith sign new contracts|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=28 August 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729105501/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2015/august/dawson-and-wildsmith-sign-new-contracts/|archivedate=29 July 2020|url-status=live}} Two weeks later on 15 September 2015, Wildsmith kept his first clean sheet, in a 0–0 draw against Bolton Wanderers.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 0–0 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34181950|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 September 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}} He then made further League cup starts against Premier League giants Newcastle United and Arsenal, claiming clean sheets and wins over both teams.{{cite news|title=Newcastle United 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34265439|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 September 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 3–0 Arsenal|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34578025|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 October 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}} Wildsmith broke into the first-team under new manager Carlos Carvalhal, as Keiren Westwood was injured and Chris Kirkland had left for Preston North End.{{cite news|title=Carlos doesn't need to leave Owls: Helan|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/carlos-doesnt-need-leave-owls-helan-463433|work=The Star|date=28 December 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}} As a result, he made his return to the starting line–up as a first choice goalkeeper, keeping a clean sheet, in a 3–0 win against Birmingham City.{{cite news|title=Full-time: Sheffield Wednesday 3 Birmingham 0|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/full-time-sheffield-wednesday-3-birmingham-0-463486|work=The Star|date=26 December 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}} This was followed up by starting in the next three matches, including earning his fourth clean sheet of the season against Fulham on 2 January 2016.{{cite news|title=Middlesbrough 1–0 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35147794|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 December 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Fulham 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35179527|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 January 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Match highlights & report: Sheffield Wednesday 3 Bolton Wanderers 2|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/match-highlights-report-sheffield-wednesday-3-bolton-wanderers-2-463025|work=The Star|date=13 January 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}} However, Wildsmith suffered a back injury that kept him out for two months.{{cite news|title=SIX things we learned from Sheffield Wednesday 2 Leeds United 0|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/six-things-we-learned-sheffield-wednesday-2-leeds-united-0-462694|work=The Star|date=17 January 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Royals in '˜false position', claims Owls chief|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-royals-false-position-claims-owls-chief-462283|work=The Star|date=22 January 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Striker salutes experienced Owls goalie|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-striker-salutes-experienced-owls-goalie-460724|work=The Star|date=9 February 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}} After recovering from injury, he returned to the substitute bench and didn't make an appearance until on 9 April 2016, starting the whole game, in a 4–1 loss against Bristol City.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Refs need to protect Owls pair|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-refs-need-protect-owls-pair-71349|work=The Star|date=4 March 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Alan Biggs at Large: Bright future for Owls kid Wildsmith, says former '˜keeper Hodge|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/alan-biggs-large-bright-future-owls-kid-wildsmith-says-former-keeper-hodge-65364|work=The Star|date=31 March 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Owls starlet Wildsmith eager to carry on improving|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-owls-starlet-wildsmith-eager-carry-improving-65242|work=The Star|date=30 March 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Owls match report: Bristol City 4 Sheffield Wednesday 1|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/owls-match-report-bristol-city-4-sheffield-wednesday-1-64756|work=The Star|date=9 April 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Wolverhampton Wanderers 2–1 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36176343|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}} At the end of the 2015–16 season, Wildsmith went on to make fourteen appearances in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2016–17 season Wildsmith was featured in the two out of the five pre–season matches for the side.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Academy ace Wildsmith expected to start Owls friendly|url=https://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-academy-ace-wildsmith-expected-start-owls-friendly-456405|publisher=Worksop Guardian|date=13 July 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2016/july/routine-win-for-wednesday/|title=Routine win for Wednesday|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=16 July 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730154233/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2016/july/routine-win-for-wednesday/|archivedate=30 July 2020|url-status=live}} He made his first appearance of the season, starting and played 120 minutes, in a 2–1 loss against Cambridge United in the first round of the League Cup.{{cite news|title=Cambridge United 2–1 (a.e.t.) Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36948720|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}} However, Wildsmith found himself as the club's second choice goalkeeper and placed on the substitute bench throughout the season, even he faced his own injury concern.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Lucas Joao will be back in full training next week|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-lucas-joao-will-be-back-full-training-next-week-453834|work=The Star|date=27 October 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=VIDEO - Sheffield Wednesday: No extra motivation necessary for former Preston loan star Adam Reach|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-sheffield-wednesday-no-extra-motivation-necessary-former-preston-loan-star-adam-reach-451490|work=The Star|date=2 December 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday match report: Reading 2 Owls 1|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-match-report-reading-2-owls-1-450967|work=The Star|date=10 December 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Joe Wildsmith promises to put Middlesbrough mistake behind him|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-joe-wildsmith-promises-put-middlesbrough-mistake-behind-him-448548|work=The Star|date=27 January 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: It has been a '˜tough season', says Owls goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-it-has-been-tough-season-says-owls-goalkeeper-joe-wildsmith-449226|work=The Star|date=17 January 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020}} Despite, Wildsmith appeared two times against Middlesbrough and Fulham.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday match report: Middlesbrough 3 Owls 0|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-match-report-middlesbrough-3-owls-0-450199|work=The Star|date=7 January 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title= Sheffield Wednesday 1–2 Fulham|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39760418|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020}} At the end of the 2016–17 season, he made three appearances for the side in all competitions. Following this, the club opted to take up their option of a contract extension that would ensure Wildsmith remained under contract for the 2017–18 season.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Owls take up contract options on Joe Wildsmith and Cameron Dawson|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-owls-take-contract-options-joe-wildsmith-and-cameron-dawson-470860|work=The Star|date=25 May 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
At the start of the 2017–18 season, Wildsmith appeared in three matches (playing once in the league and twice in the League Cup).{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2017/august/report-wednesday-2-1-chesterfield/|title=Report: Wednesday 4-1 Chesterfield|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=8 August 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730162457/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2017/august/report-wednesday-2-1-chesterfield/|archivedate=30 July 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2017/august/report-bolton-3-2-wednesday/|title=Report: Bolton 3-2 Wednesday|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=22 August 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730162815/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2017/august/report-bolton-3-2-wednesday/|archivedate=30 July 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Burton Albion 1 Sheffield Wednesday 1: Owls fail to impress as Nigel Clough extends record|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/burton-albion-1-sheffield-wednesday-1-owls-fail-impress-nigel-clough-extends-record-1770604|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=26 August 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020}} He then signed a five-year contract with Sheffield Wednesday, keeping him until 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2017/august/wildsmith-signs-new-owls-contract/|title=Wildsmith signs new Owls contract|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=9 August 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809211144/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2017/august/wildsmith-signs-new-owls-contract/|archivedate=9 August 2017|url-status=live}} Wildsmith then made his return to the starting line–up against Birmingham City on 27 September 2017, as they lost 1–0.{{cite news|title=Birmingham City 1 Sheffield Wednesday 0: Owls' frustrations grow after St Andrews defeat|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/birmingham-city-1-sheffield-wednesday-0-owls-frustrations-grow-after-st-andrews-defeat-1768540|publisher=Yorkshire Post|date=27 September 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020}} Following this, he started in the next two matches, including earning a clean sheet against Leeds United on 1 October 2017.{{cite news|title=Match report - Sheffield Wednesday 3 Leeds United 0: Hooper double leads Owls to much-needed derby triumph|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/match-report-sheffield-wednesday-3-leeds-united-0-hooper-double-leads-owls-much-needed-derby-triumph-1768334|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=1 October 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 2 Sheffield Wednesday 1: Striker's injury rocks Owls as pressure mounts on boss Carvalhal|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/bolton-wanderers-2-sheffield-wednesday-1-strikers-injury-rocks-owls-pressure-mounts-boss-carvalhal-1767895|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=14 October 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020}} After spending two months returning to the substitute bench, Wildsmith didn't return to the starting line–up until on 15 December 2017 against Wolverhampton Wanderers, losing 1–0.{{cite news|title=Ratings: How did Sheffield Wednesday's players fare in their 1-1 draw with Barnsley?|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/ratings-how-did-sheffield-wednesdays-players-fare-their-1-1-draw-barnsley-441812|work=The Star|date=28 October 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ipswich Town 2 Owls 2: Atdhe Nuhiu spares the blushes of Sheffield Wednesday - but draw shouldn't paper over the cracks|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/ipswich-town-2-owls-2-atdhe-nuhiu-spares-blushes-sheffield-wednesday-draw-shouldnt-paper-over-cracks-442833|work=The Star|date=22 November 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Analysis: Better....but still not good enough - Sheffield Wednesday 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/analysis-betterbut-still-not-good-enough-sheffield-wednesday-0-wolverhampton-wanderers-1-440945|work=The Star|date=15 February 2017|accessdate=31 July 2020}} Since returning to the first team, he regained his first choice goalkeeper role for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=Wildsmith or Westwood? Why Joe is making Luhukay's conundrum easier to call: Chris Holt's Sheffield Wednesday Column|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/wildsmith-or-westwood-why-joe-making-luhukays-conundrum-easier-call-chris-holts-sheffield-wednesday-column-438081|work=The Star|date=31 January 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: The goals will come for Owls insists Wildsmith|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-goals-will-come-owls-insists-wildsmith-438033|work=The Star|date=3 February 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Owls star aims to push Joe Wildsmith for the number one jersey|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-owls-star-aims-push-joe-wildsmith-number-one-jersey-341819|work=The Star|date=26 February 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Owls receive triple injury boost ahead of Middlesbrough clash|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-owls-receive-triple-injury-boost-ahead-middlesbrough-clash-438364|work=The Star|date=29 January 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Joe Wildsmith relishing prolonged run in Owls side|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-joe-wildsmith-relishing-prolonged-run-owls-side-436532|work=The Star|date=9 April 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}} Wildsmith then kept four consecutive clean sheets for the club between 6 January 2018 and 30 January 2018.{{cite news|title=Carlisle United 0–0 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42519394|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 January 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield United 0–0 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42574669|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 January 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 0–0 Cardiff City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42671933|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 January 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Middlesbrough 0–0 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42784014|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 January 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}} Wildsmith continued to remain as the club's first choice goalkeeper until he was dropped in favour of Cameron Dawson for the remaining matches of the 2017–18 season.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Why Dawson will stay between the sticks for Owls|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-why-dawson-will-stay-between-sticks-owls-300362|work=The Star|date=22 April 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith reveals the secret to success in the Championship|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-goalkeeper-joe-wildsmith-reveals-secret-success-championship-435309|work=The Star|date=22 May 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}} At the end of the 2017–18 season, Wildsmith made twenty–nine appearances in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2018–19 season, Wildsmith said he was ready to fight for his place for the first choice goalkeeper role.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Keeper ready for scrap to be number one|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-keeper-ready-scrap-be-number-one-285844|work=The Star|date=2 June 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2018/august/wildsmith-on-a-mission/|title=Wildsmith on a mission|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=15 August 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729192659/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2018/august/wildsmith-on-a-mission/|archivedate=29 July 2020|url-status=live}} However, Manager Jos Luhukay stated while he preferred Cameron Dawson as the first choice keeper in the league, though he would put Wildsmith as a keeper in cup competitions.{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2018/august/building-for-the-future/|title=Building for the future|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=13 August 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917135620/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2018/august/building-for-the-future/|archivedate=17 September 2018|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Cameron Dawson, Joe Wildsmith, Keiren Westwood .... boss Jos Luhukay on the Owls goalkeeping situation|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-cameron-dawson-joe-wildsmith-keiren-westwood-boss-jos-luhukay-owls-goalkeeping-situation-433979|work=The Star|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=How Cameron Dawson pipped Joe Wildsmith and Keiren Westwood to the Sheffield Wednesday No 1 spot|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/how-cameron-dawson-pipped-joe-wildsmith-and-keiren-westwood-sheffield-wednesday-no-1-spot-433843|work=The Star|date=14 August 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}} Luhukay eventually did put Wildsmith in goal for the League matches, starting against Sunderland and Wolverhampton Wanderers.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday match report: Sunderland 0 Owls 2|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-match-report-sunderland-0-owls-2-433792|work=The Star|date=16 August 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 0–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45254598|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 August 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}} However, he spent the rest of the 2018–19 season, placed on the substitute bench, with Dawson and Westwood preferred to be used in goal under both Luhukay and Steve Bruce and made two appearances in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Inconsistent Sheffield Wednesday look to cut out defensive mistakes|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/inconsistent-sheffield-wednesday-look-cut-out-defensive-mistakes-431530|work=The Star|date=25 October 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Jos Luhukay wants to keep helping young players that the Owls are producing|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-jos-luhukay-wants-keep-helping-young-players-owls-area-producing-208874?amp|work=The Star|date=20 November 2018|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title= Dom Howson's Sheffield Wednesday column: What needs to happen this summer should Keiren Westwood remain an Owl|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/dom-howsons-sheffield-wednesday-column-what-needs-happen-summer-should-keiren-westwood-remain-owl-39047|work=The Star|date=1 May 2019|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
Ahead of the 2019–20 season, Wildsmith was linked with a move away from Sheffield Wednesday, but he remained at the club.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United: Paul Warne 'doesn't understand' where Sheffield Wednesday player link came from|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rotherham-united-paul-warne-doesnt-understand-where-sheffield-wednesday-player-link-came-428225|work=The Star|date=28 June 2019|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Joe Wildsmith opens up on his Sheffield Wednesday future|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/joe-wildsmith-opens-his-sheffield-wednesday-future-391155|work=The Star|date=1 July 2019|accessdate=31 July 2020}} However, Wildsmith suffered a knock and was substituted during a 2–1 loss against VfB Lübeck in a friendly match on 19 July 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2019/july/report-vfb-lubeck-1-0-wednesday/|title=Report: VfB Lubeck 1-0 Wednesday|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=19 July 2019|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720102337/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2019/july/report-vfb-lubeck-1-0-wednesday/|archivedate=20 July 2019|url-status=live}} As a result, he was sidelined for almost the rest of 2019.{{cite news|title=Exclusive: Sheffield Wednesday snub cheeky offer from Norwich City for Jordan Rhodes|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/exclusive-sheffield-wednesday-snub-cheeky-offer-norwich-city-jordan-rhodes-487584|work=The Star|date=31 July 2019|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Why Sheffield Wednesday may need to bring in a new goalkeeper before the summer transfer window shuts|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/why-sheffield-wednesday-may-need-bring-new-goalkeeper-summer-transfer-window-shuts-486549|work=The Star|date=25 July 2019|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Caretaker boss Lee Bullen delivers injury update ahead of Preston North End clash|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-caretaker-boss-lee-bullen-delivers-injury-update-ahead-preston-north-end-clash-491807|work=The Star|date=23 August 2019|accessdate=31 July 2020}} By December, Wildsmith returned from injury and then assigned to the substitute bench for the next four months for the side.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday player makes welcome return to action|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/sheffield-wednesday-player-makes-welcome-return-action-1337069|work=The Star|date=10 December 2019|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Joe Wildsmith hails spirit of Sheffield Wednesday camp as big factor in ahead-of-time return from knee injury|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/joe-wildsmith-hails-spirit-sheffield-wednesday-camp-big-factor-ahead-time-return-knee-injury-1351573|work=The Star|date=30 December 2019|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=The numbers behind the battle between Sheffield Wednesday goalkeepers Cameron Dawson and Keiren Westwood|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/numbers-behind-battle-between-sheffield-wednesday-goalkeepers-cameron-dawson-and-keiren-westwood-1371450|work=The Star|date=21 January 2020|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=The Daily Debate: Dawson, Westwood or Wildsmith? Sheffield Wednesday fans mull over goalkeeping dilemma|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/daily-debate-dawson-westwood-or-wildsmith-sheffield-wednesday-fans-mull-over-goalkeeping-dilemma-1413899|work=The Star|date=10 February 2020|accessdate=31 July 2020}} It wasn't until on 4 March 2020 when he made his first appearance of the season, in a 1–0 loss against Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 0–1 Manchester City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51698390|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 March 2020|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=The surprising review Joe Wildsmith was given after his Sheffield Wednesday return|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/surprising-review-joe-wildsmith-was-given-after-his-sheffield-wednesday-return-2896698|work=The Star|date=26 June 2020|accessdate=31 July 2020}} Once the season resumed behind closed doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wildsmith returned to the first team on 20 June 2020 against Nottingham Forest, in a 1–1 draw.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 Nottingham Forest|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51779314|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 June 2020|accessdate=31 July 2020}} For the remaining matches of the 2019–20 season, he became the club's first choice goalkeeper.{{cite news|title=Joe Wildsmith on ambition to be Sheffield Wednesday's long-term No 1|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/joe-wildsmith-ambition-be-sheffield-wednesdays-long-term-no-1-2895820|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=6 June 2020|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=A Tale of Two Goalkeepers: The healthy competition brewing at Sheffield Wednesday between Joe Wildsmith and Cameron Dawson|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/tale-two-goalkeepers-healthy-competition-brewing-sheffield-wednesday-between-joe-wildsmith-and-cameron-dawson-2915254|work=The Star|date=16 July 2020|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Garry Monk on Joe Wildsmith after Sheffield Wednesday milestone|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/garry-monk-joe-wildsmith-after-sheffield-wednesday-milestone-2891695|work=The Star|date=23 June 2020|accessdate=31 July 2020}} Wildsmith then kept two consecutive clean sheets between 11 July 2020 and 14 July 2020.{{cite news|title=Queens Park Rangers 0–3 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52177719|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 July 2020|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 0–0 Huddersfield Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53315998|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 July 2020|accessdate=31 July 2020}} At the end of the 2019–20 season, he went on to make ten appearances in all competitions.
Following the end of the 2021-22 season, the club confirmed they had offered Wildsmith a new contract.{{Cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2022/may/owls-confirm-retained-list/|title=Owls confirm retained list|website=www.swfc.co.uk|date=21 May 2022}} On 22 June 2022, it was confirmed that he had rejected the offer and would leave the club.{{Cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2022/june/owls-trio-to-leave-s6/|title=Owls trio to leave S6|website=www.swfc.co.uk|date=22 June 2022}}
=Loan Spells=
On 29 March 2014, Wildsmith was loaned out to Alfreton Town for the rest of the 2013–14 season.{{cite news|title=Alfreton Town sign Sheffield Wednesday keeper Wildsmith|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26769428|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 March 2014|accessdate=31 July 2020}} It wasn't until on 21 April 2014 when he made his debut for the club, starting the whole game, as they lost 3–2 against Hereford United.{{cite news|title=Hereford United 3–2 Alfreton Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27017374|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 April 2014|accessdate=31 July 2020}} His second appearance for Alfreton Town came on 26 April 2014 against Macclesfield Town, coming on as a 64th-minute substitute for Jon Worsnop and conceded the only goal of the game, as they lost 1–0.{{cite news|title=Alfreton Town 0–1 Macclesfield Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27084948|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 April 2014|accessdate=31 July 2020}} Wildsmith made two appearances for the club.
In March 2015, Wildsmith signed for Barnsley on an emergency one-month loan deal,{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32074993|title=Joe Wildsmith: Barnsley sign Sheffield Wednesday keeper|work=BBC Sport|date=26 March 2015|accessdate=29 March 2015}} making his professional debut on 28 March against Bristol City.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31996597|title=Bristol City 2-2 Barnsley|work=BBC Sport|date=28 March 2015|accessdate=29 March 2015}} He went on to make two appearances for the club.
=Derby County=
On 2 July 2022, Wildsmith joined Derby County on a free transfer.{{cite news|title=Rams Land Goalkeeper Wildsmith|url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2022/07/rams-land-goalkeeper-wildsmith|publisher=Derby County FC|date=2 July 2022}} Wildsmith made 54 appearances in his first season for Derby, being an ever present in Derby's League One, EFL Cup and FA Cup matches,{{cite web |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/joseph-wildsmith/333840/ |title=J. WILDSMITH |publisher=Soccerway |accessdate=14 May 2023}} as they narrowly missed out on a play-off place by 1 point. Wildsmith had a strong season for Derby with penalty saves against Accrington Stanley{{cite news|title=Accrington Stanley 0–3 Derby County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63182268|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 October 2022|accessdate=14 May 2023}} and Ipswich Town{{cite news|title=Ipswich Town 1–0 Derby County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63252104|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 October 2022|accessdate=14 May 2023}} in back-to back weeks and a clean sheet at Anfield against Liverpool in the EFL Cup{{cite news|title=Liverpool 0–0 Derby County (3–2 pens)|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63481004|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 November 2022|accessdate=14 May 2023}} being highlights.
Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Derby signed Josh Vickers to compete with Wildsmith for the role of first-choice goalkeeper.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United keeper Josh Vickers links up with former Millers manager Paul Warne at Derby County after rejecting new deal|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united-keeper-josh-vickers-links-up-with-former-millers-manager-paul-warne-at-derby-county-after-rejecting-new-deal-4190055|publisher=Yorkshire Post|date=20 June 2023|accessdate=5 September 2023}} Despite this, Wildsmith retained his role his first-choice league goalkeeper. A run of 4,638 consecutive minutes of league appearances for Derby was ended after Wildsmith was sent-off with referee Charles Breakspear red-carding Wildsmith for handling outside the penalty area in a match against Bolton Wanderers on 2 September 2023.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 2–1 Derby County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66624745|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 September 2023|accessdate=5 September 2023}} Wildsmith claimed to have chested the ball and with video evidence supporting that claim, Derby appealed the red card decision in hope to get the one-match ban overturned on 4 September 2023,{{cite news|title=Derby County make Joe Wildsmith decision ahead of crunch promotion clash|url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-make-joe-wildsmith-8725827|publisher=Derby Telegraph|date=4 September 2023|accessdate=5 September 2023}} a day later the appeal was upheld and Wildsmith's red card and ban was withdrawn by the FA.{{cite news|title=How Derby County won appeal over Joe Wildsmith controversy at Bolton Wanderers|url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-wildsmith-red-card-8729624|publisher=Derby Telegraph|date=5 September 2023|accessdate=5 September 2023}}{{cite news|title=Wildsmith Red Card Appeal Successful|url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/09/wildsmith-red-card-appeal-successful|publisher=Derby County|date=5 September 2023|accessdate=5 September 2023}} After starting all of his first 70 league games since joining Derby, Wildmsith was dropped from the team, with Josh Vickers taking the start at Fleetwood Town on 6 January 2024, after picking up a knock and a drop in form in recent games. Derby head coach Paul Warne stated that Wildsmith was "respectful" of the decision despite his disappointment of being dropped.{{cite news|title=Paul Warne reveals Joe Wildsmith reaction as message sent over 'awkward' Derby County decisions
|url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-joe-wildsmith-goalkeeper-9018723|publisher=Derby Telegraph|date=7 January 2024|accessdate=7 January 2024}} After six matches on the sidelines, Wildsmith returned to the starting 11 on 10 February 2024, after Vickers was ruled out with an injury.{{cite news|title=Team News: Derby County Vs Shrewsbury Town|url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/02/team-news-derby-county-vs-shrewsbury-town-february-2024|publisher=Derby County|date=10 February 2024|accessdate=9 March 2024}} Wildmsith in March 2024 to the Derby Telegraph stated that joining Derby was the best decision he has made in his career, as he had two seasons of being a first choice keeper for the first time in his career, making more appearances for Derby then he did for Sheffield Wednesday in seven seasons.{{cite news|title=Joe Wildsmith makes telling admission after Derby County transfer|url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/joe-wildsmith-makes-telling-admission-9174080|publisher=Derby Telegraph|date=19 March 2024|accessdate=20 March 2024}} Wildsmith had twenty clean sheets in his forty League One appearances, which was the most in the division that season which won him the Golden Glove award, he also made three further appearances in cup competitions.{{cite news|title=Wildsmith Wins Sky Bet League One Golden Glove For 2023/24|url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/04/wildsmith-wins-sky-bet-league-one-golden-glove-for-202324|publisher=Derby County|date=27 April 2024|accessdate=28 April 2024}} These performances helped Derby finish runners-up in the division and earn promotion to the Championship automatically.{{cite news|title=Breaking: Derby County promoted as duo seal it for Paul Warne's side|url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-derby-county-promoted-duo-9250843|publisher=Derby Telegraph|date=27 April 2024|accessdate=28 April 2024}}
On 18 May 2024, it was announced that Wildsmith would leave Derby at the end of his contract on 30 June 2024, after 97 appearances over two seasons.{{cite news|title=Derby County Retained List: 2023/24 Season|url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/05/derby-county-retained-list-202324-season|publisher=Derby County|date=18 May 2024|accessdate=18 May 2024}}
=West Bromwich Albion=
On 10 July 2024, Wildsmith joined West Bromwich Albion on a two-year deal.{{cite news|title=Albion sign Joe Wildsmith|url=https://www.wba.co.uk/news/albion-sign-joe-wildsmith|publisher=West Bromwich Albion|date=10 July 2024|accessdate=10 July 2024}} On 13 August 2024, he made his debut for the club in a 2-1 away defeat against Fleetwood Town in the EFL cup first round.{{cite web|url=https://www.wba.co.uk/news/fleetwood-2-1-albion|title=Fleetwood 2-1 West Brom|website=West Bromwich Albion|date=13 August 2024}} Wildsmith made his league debut for West Bromwich Albion on 8 February 2025 in a 2-1 win at home against his boyhood club Sheffield Wednesday, following the departure of previous first-choice goalkeeper Alex Palmer during the winter 2024–25 transfer window.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-10 |title=West Bromwich Albion: League debut a special occasion - Joe Wildsmith |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c62798868neo |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}
International career
Throughout 2014 and 2015, Wildsmith was called up to the England U20 squad.{{cite web|url=http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/joe-wildsmith-selected-in-england-under-20-squad-1984063.aspx|title=Joe Wildsmith selected in England Under-20 squad|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=2 October 2014|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106204345/http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/joe-wildsmith-selected-in-england-under-20-squad-1984063.aspx|archivedate=6 November 2014|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2014/november/international-update-joe-wildsmith/|title=International update: Joe Wildsmith|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=13 November 2014|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729201259/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2014/november/international-update-joe-wildsmith/|archivedate=29 July 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2015/september/england-international-call-for-wildsmith/|title=England international call for Wildsmith|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F,C|date=30 September 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729210115/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2015/september/england-international-call-for-wildsmith/|archivedate=29 July 2020|url-status=dead}} He made his England U20 debut on 7 October 2015, starting the whole game, in a 3–1 win against Netherlands U20.{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2015/october/wildsmith-helps-england-to-winning-start/|title=Wildsmith helps England to winning start|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=7 October 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729210244/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2015/october/wildsmith-helps-england-to-winning-start/|archivedate=29 July 2020|url-status=live}}
Wildsmith was called up into the England under-21 national squad on three occasions, but never made an appearance for the U21 side.{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2015/october/wildsmith-receives-england-under-21s-call-up-/|title=Wildsmith receives England Under-21s call-up|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=13 October 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729210154/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2015/october/wildsmith-receives-england-under-21s-call-up-/|archivedate=29 July 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2015/november/england-under-21-call-for-wildsmith/|title=England Under-21 call for Wildsmith|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=5 November 2015|accessdate=31 July 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729211028/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2015/november/england-under-21-call-for-wildsmith/|archivedate=29 July 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: England Under-21 call-up for Owls goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-england-under-21-call-owls-goalkeeper-joe-wildsmith-65969|work=The Star|date=17 March 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
{{cite news|title=VIDEO: Sheffield Wednesday head coach Carlos Carvalhal reflects on the '˜most challenging' period of his Owls reign|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-sheffield-wednesday-head-coach-carlos-carvalhal-reflects-most-challenging-period-his-owls-reign-454953|work=The Star|date=26 August 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020}}
Career statistics
{{updated|match played 11 January 2025}}
| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||
| rowspan=2|Club
!rowspan=2|Season !colspan=3|League !colspan=2|FA Cup !colspan=2|League Cup !colspan=2|Other !colspan=2|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="10" align="center"| Sheffield Wednesday
|2013–14{{soccerbase season|74266|2013|accessdate=5 November 2017}} | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15{{soccerbase season|74266|2014|accessdate=5 November 2017}}
|Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16{{soccerbase season|74266|2015|accessdate=5 November 2017}}
|Championship | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2016–17{{soccerbase season|74266|2016|accessdate=5 November 2017}}
|Championship | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2017–18{{soccerbase season|74266|2017|accessdate=5 November 2017}}
|Championship | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 29 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19{{soccerbase season|74266|2018|accessdate=5 November 2017}}
|Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20{{soccerbase season|74266|2019|accessdate=5 November 2017}}
|Championship | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21{{soccerbase season|74266|2020|accessdate=5 November 2017}}
|Championship | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22{{soccerbase season|74266|2021|accessdate=5 November 2017}}
|3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4{{efn|name=EFLT|Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy}} | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!66 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 88 | 0 | |
| Alfreton Town (loan)
| 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 2 | 0 | ||||
| Barnsley (loan)
|League One | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 2 | 0 | ||||
| rowspan="3"| Derby County
|2022–23{{soccerbase season|74266|2022|accessdate=2 July 2022}} |League One | 46 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | |
| 2023–24{{soccerbase season|74266|2023|accessdate=4 August 2023}}
|League One | 40 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1{{efn|name=EFLT}} | 0 | 43 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!86 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 97 | 0 | |
| West Bromwich Albion
|2024–25{{soccerbase season|74266|2024|accessdate=2 July 2022}} |Championship | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 3 | 0 | ||
| colspan=3|Career total
!156 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 191 | 0 |
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Honours
Derby County
- League One second-place promotion: 2023–24
References
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External links
- [http://www.thefa.com/england/all-teams/players?p=356513 England profile] at The Football Association
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