Josh Phillips (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Phillips[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 August 2005[2] | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Bedford Town (on loan from Luton Town) | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Fulham | |||
| 2023– | Luton Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Luton Town | 1 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Bath City (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Torquay United (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2025– | → Bedford Town (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:46, 2 October 2025 (UTC) | |||
Joshua Phillips (born 17 August 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Bedford Town on loan from EFL League One club Luton Town.
Career
Born in London, Phillips began his career with the Fulham Academy before joining Luton Town in summer 2023 following a successful trial.[3]
On 30 October 2024, Phillips joined National League South side Bath City on an initial one-month loan deal.[4][5] Following his return from the loan, he began training with the Luton Town first-team, impressing manager Rob Edwards enough to be given a first-team debut as a late substitute in a 1–0 defeat to Bristol City on 26 December 2024.[6][7]
On 22 August 2025, Phillips returned to the National League South, joining Torquay United on a one-month loan deal.[8] In October 2025, he joined National League North side Bedford Town on a further one-month loan.[9]
Career statistics
- As of match played 6 September 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Luton Town | 2024–25[10] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025–26[11] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Bath City (loan) | 2024–25[2] | National League South | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Torquay United (loan) | 2025–26[2] | National League South | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Career total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
References
- ^ "EFL Squad List: Season 2024/25" (PDF). English Football League. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ a b c Josh Phillips at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "Nine young Hatters sign first professional development contracts". www.lutontown.co.uk. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "Player News – Josh Phillips". www.bathcityfc.com. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Simmonds, Mike (30 October 2024). "Hatters youngster Phillips joins Bath City on a month's loan". Luton Today. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Simmonds, Mike (29 December 2024). "Edwards reveals why he gave ex-Fulham youngster a surprise Hatters debut in Robins loss". Luton Today. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "Bristol City 1–0 Luton Town: Superb Scott Twine goal seals Robins victory". BBC Sport. 26 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "Forward Josh Phillips Arrives On Loan". torquayunited.com. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ "Eagles Welcome Phillips Loan Signing". Bedford Town F.C. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Josh Phillips in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Josh Phillips in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 October 2025.