Scott Andrew Wagstaff (born 31 March 1990) is an English

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who currently plays as a

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for

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Early life

Wagstaff was born in

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, and attended

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in Tunbridge Wells.

Career

Charlton Athletic

Wagstaff joined

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at the age of 8 after being spotted at a Charlton Athletic Community course. . He then captained Charlton's Under 18s on their run to the

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quarter finals. He made his debut in April 2008 against Barnsley, in the same match as Jonjo Shelvey made his debut. In the same season he was named as the club's young player of the year. Wagstaff joined

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on a month's loan in August 2008 and to

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for a month in November 2008. In December 2008 he was given a -year professional contract by Charlton manager

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. Wagstaff scored his first goal for Charlton in a league game against

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on 22 August 2009. He was released by Charlton at the end of the

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season.

Bristol City

On 8 July 2013, Wagstaff signed for

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on a three-year deal. He made his debut for Bristol City in a 2–2 draw against

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, and scored in that game. On 27 June 2016 Bristol City confirmed that Wagstaff would be leaving the club in search of first-team football.

Gillingham

He joined League One side Gillingham on a two-year deal on 7 July 2016. He scored his first goal for Gillingham in a 3–3 draw with Chesterfield on 27 September 2016. He was released by Gillingham at the end of the 2017–18 season.

AFC Wimbledon

On 11 July 2018 it was announced the Wagstaff had signed with League One side

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. On 26 January, Wagstaff scored two goals in AFC Wimbledon's

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4th Round defeat of

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at Kingsmeadow. Wagstaff was released by the club at the conclusion of the 2019–20 season, having made 72 appearances in all competitions and scoring 6 goals.

Forest Green Rovers

On 26 August 2020, Wagstaff joined Forest Green Rovers on a one-year deal. On 24 May 2021, it was announced that Wagstaff would leave Forest Green Rovers at the end of the 2020–21 season.

Aldershot Town

On 7 October 2021, Wagstaff joined Aldershot Town for the 2021–22 season.

Bromley

On 7 January 2022, Wagstaff signed for

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side

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. On 31 May 2022, it was confirmed that Wagstaff would leave Bromley following the end of his contract.

Tonbridge Angels

On 2 October 2022, Wagstaff signed for

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side

Career statistics

Honours

Charlton Athletic * League One: 2011–12 Bristol City * League One: 2014–15 *

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: 2014–15

References

External links

Scott Wagstaff player profile
at cafc.co.uk * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wagstaff, Scott 1990 births Living people Sportspeople from Maidstone English footballers Association football midfielders Charlton Athletic F.C. players AFC Bournemouth players Northwich Victoria F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players AFC Wimbledon players Forest Green Rovers F.C. players Aldershot Town F.C. players Bromley F.C. players Tonbridge Angels F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players