William George Evans (born 9 October 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays for National League North club Scunthorpe United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William George Evans | ||
| Date of birth | 9 October 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Cricklade, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Scunthorpe United F.C | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Fairford Town | |||
| Cricklade | |||
| –2010 | Swindon Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2012 | Swindon Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Hereford United (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Hereford United | 37 | (6) |
| 2013 | → Newport County (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Eastleigh | 86 | (4) |
| 2016–2018 | Aldershot Town | 72 | (7) |
| 2018–2021 | Chesterfield | 102 | (6) |
| 2021–2023 | Boreham Wood | 74 | (2) |
| 2023– | Scunthorpe United | 19 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:18, 4 December 2023 (UTC) | |||
Career
editEvans played for Fairford Town and then Cricklade before joining Swindon Town and progressing through their Centre of Excellence.[2] He signed his first professional contract in April 2010,[3] after captaining the youth and reserve sides throughout the 2009–10 season.[4] He made his professional debut in a 3–0 Football League Trophy victory at Southampton on 31 August 2010.[5]
After spending three months on loan with Hereford United where he made 6 appearances he joined Hereford permanently in January 2012 on a free transfer.
On 6 March 2012, Evans scored the fastest goal in Hereford United history in a 2–2 draw at Macclesfield Town. He lashed home a spectacular 25-yarder fractionally inside 12 seconds at Moss Rose before scoring a second goal from outside the penalty area after 26 minutes. The game was Richard O'Kelly's first match in charge of the Bulls having taken over from Jamie Pitman a day earlier. Evans broke the record that had stood since the 1991–92 campaign when Peter Heritage netted after 14 seconds in a home game against Lincoln City.
On 31 January 2013 Evans joined Conference National rivals Newport County on loan until the end of the 2012–13 season. He was eventually released by parent club Hereford at the end of the season and signed for Eastleigh.[6]
On 26 May 2016, Evans signed for Aldershot Town on a one-year deal.[7]
On 29 May 2018, Evans joined National League rivals Chesterfield, on a two-year deal.[8]
On 5 January 2019 Evans scored an injury time equaliser as Chesterfield came back from 3-0 down to draw level at 3–3 with Ebbsfleet United. Evans then had to go in goal for Chesterfield when Callum Burton was sent off in the 95th minute. Evans saved the resultant penalty from Burton's indiscretion, taken by Ebbsfleet striker Michael Cheek, to maintain the draw for his side.[9] Evans was released by Chesterfield at the end of the 2020–21 season.[10]
On 1 July 2021, Evans joined Boreham Wood on a two-year deal.[11]
He agreed to join recently relegated National League North side Scunthorpe United on a one-year contract ahead of the 2023–24 season.[12]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 2 December 2023[13]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Swindon Town | 2010–11 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hereford United (loan) | 2011–12 | League Two | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Hereford United | 2011–12 | League Two | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 5 |
| 2012–13 | Conference Premier | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 21 | 2 | ||
| Total | 41 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 7 | ||
| Newport County (loan) | 2012–13 | Conference Premier | 6 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Eastleigh | 2013–14[14] | Conference South | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 4[c] | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2014–15[14] | Conference Premier | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 4[d] | 0 | 41 | 3 | ||
| 2015–16[14] | National League | 34 | 1 | 5 | 0 | — | 2[e] | 1 | 41 | 2 | ||
| Total | 86 | 4 | 10 | 0 | — | 10 | 1 | 106 | 5 | |||
| Aldershot Town | 2016–17 | National League | 39 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 4[f] | 0 | 43 | 5 | |
| 2017–18 | National League | 33 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 2[g] | 0 | 37 | 2 | ||
| Total | 72 | 7 | 2 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | 80 | 7 | |||
| Chesterfield | 2018–19 | National League | 39 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 3[b] | 0 | 45 | 6 | |
| 2019–20 | National League | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | National League | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 3[h] | 0 | 29 | 1 | ||
| Total | 102 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 6 | 0 | 113 | 7 | |||
| Boreham Wood | 2021–22 | National League | 41 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 49 | 2 | |
| 2022–23 | National League | 33 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 2[i] | 0 | 40 | 2 | ||
| Total | 74 | 2 | 11 | 2 | — | 4 | 0 | 89 | 4 | |||
| Scunthorpe United | 2023–24[15] | National League North | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 22 | 1 | |
| Career total | 400 | 26 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 465 | 31 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
- ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- ^ One appearance in Hampshire Senior Cup, three appearances in FA Trophy
- ^ One appearance in Hampshire Senior Cup, one appearance in FA Trophy, two appearances in Conference Premier play-offs
- ^ One appearance and one goal in Hampshire Senior Cup, one appearance in FA Trophy
- ^ Two appearances in FA Trophy, two appearances in National League play-offs
- ^ One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance in National League play-offs
- ^ Two appearances in FA Trophy, one appearance in National League play-offs
- ^ Appearance(s) in National League play-offs
References
edit- ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 475. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
- ^ "Newport County AFC | Official Site". Newport-county.co.uk. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ^ "Swindon Town hand pro-contracts to Evans and Bodin". BBC Sport. 1 April 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
- ^ "Player profile – Will Evans". www.swindon-town-fc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
- ^ "Southampton 0 – 3 Swindon". BBC Sport. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
- ^ "Evans joins Eastleigh". Football Conference. 25 May 2013.
- ^ "Will Evans: Aldershot bring in former Eastleigh defender". BBC Sport. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "Allen Secures Fifth Summer Signing". Chesterfield Official Site. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Spireites defender Evans equalises, then saves penalty". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Retained list announced". chesterfield-fc.co.uk. 14 June 2021.
- ^ "GOOD HEAVENS, IT'S WILL EVANS". www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk. 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Iron sign centre-back Will Evans". www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ Will Evans at Soccerway
- ^ a b c "Will Evans". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ FA Cup second qualifying round v Brackley Town (H), 16 September 2023: "Report: Iron 0-0 Brackley Town (FA Cup)". Scunthorpe United FC. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
FA Cup third qualifying round (replay) v Brackley Town (A), 19 September 2023: "Report: Brackley Town 3-1 Iron - FA Cup". Scunthorpe United FC. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
External links
edit- Will Evans at Soccerbase
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