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Ben Woods (footballer)
Ben Woods (born 27 September 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Accrington Stanley. CareerBorn in Wigan, Woods started his career at the Manchester United Academy, where he received a received an England under-15's call up, before he signed for Burnley in 2018, signing his first professional contract the club. He stayed for four years before turning down a contract extension before the start of the 2022/23 season.[1][2] On 13 January 2023, Woods signed a short term deal with Scottish Championship side, Inverness Caledonian Thistle,[3][4] making his professional debut, coming on in the 71st minute of a 0–0 home draw to Queen's Park.[5] Woods made seven appearances for the club. He was on the bench in the Scottish Cup Final 3–1 defeat to Celtic at Hampden Park.[6] On 1 September 2023, Woods signed for Accrington Stanley on a one-year contract.[7][2] On 30 April 2024, Woods signed a further 2-year deal at Accrington Stanley. On 29 December 2024, he made his 50th Accrington Stanley League appearance in a 2–1 away defeat to Carlisle United. On 1 January 2025, Woods scored his first professional brace in a 3–2 victory over promotion-chasing Grimsby Town. [8] Career statistics
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