Lee Ashcroft
| Date of birth | 07 September 1972 |
| Place of birth | Preston |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Forward |
Ashcroft joined Wigan Athletic at the start of the 2000-01 campaign as a replacement for Stuart Barlow but he had a frustrating time with injuries and found it difficult to establish a regular place in the line-up. A quick forward who likes to run at defenders, he is able to play on either flank, as an out-and- out striker or in a position just behind the front two. He netted his first goals for the Latics with a double in the 2-2 draw at Brentford in December.
Ashcroft's contract at Wigan was cancelled by mutual consent in February 2003. He joined Southport as player / coach.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End | 16 Jul 1991 | 01 Aug 1993 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 01 Aug 1993 | 12 Nov 1996 | |
| Notts County | 28 Mar 1996 | 26 Apr 1996 | L |
| Preston North End | 05 Sep 1996 | 10 Oct 1996 | L |
| Preston North End | 12 Nov 1996 | 12 Aug 1998 | |
| Grimsby Town | 12 Aug 1998 | 04 Aug 2000 | |
| Wigan Athletic | 04 Aug 2000 | 06 Feb 2003 | |
| Port Vale | 11 Oct 2002 | 11 Nov 2002 | L |
| Huddersfield Town | 09 Dec 2002 | 09 Jan 2003 | L |
| Southport | 28 Feb 2003 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Kendal Town | 01 Jul 2004 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1996-97 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Preston North End | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Wigan Athletic | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Wigan Athletic | League Division 2 | 23 | 7 |
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| 2000-01 | Wigan Athletic | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Wigan Athletic | League Division 2 | 14 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Huddersfield Town | League Division 2 | 4 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Port Vale | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Port Vale | League Division 2 | 3 |
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| 2002-03 | Wigan Athletic | League Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2000 | Swansea City v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Luton Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Scunthorpe United | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Reading | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Notts County v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | AFC Bournemouth v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Rotherham United v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Cambridge United | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Dorchester Town | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Brentford v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Dec 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Notts County | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 19 Dec 2000 | Notts County v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Oldham Athletic v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Luton Town v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Wrexham | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Swansea City | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Millwall v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Oldham Athletic | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Stoke City v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Feb 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Northampton Town v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Swindon Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Notts County | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Mar 2001 | Reading v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Wigan Athletic v AFC Bournemouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Port Vale v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Brentford | L | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Oxford United | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Bury v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Rotherham United | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Cambridge United v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Bristol City | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 May 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Reading | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 16 May 2001 | Reading v Wigan Athletic | L |
2-1 Agg: 2-1 |
League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Bristol City | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Bury v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Huddersfield Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Cambridge United v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Blackpool v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Oct 2001 | AFC Bournemouth v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Wrexham | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Port Vale | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Peterborough United v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Nov 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Stoke City | W | 6-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Canvey Island | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Chesterfield | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Oct 2002 | Wigan Athletic v West Bromwich Albion | W | 3-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1991-92 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 1992 | Hungary v England | D | 2-2 | Under-21 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.