Gareth Ainsworth

Date of birth10 May 1973
Place of birthBlackburn
NationalityEnglish
Weight75 kg
Height1.75 m
PositionMidfielder

Gareth Ainsworth's 2000-01 season didn't kick off until January due to injury but once he was back, Wimbledon showed a significant upturn in form.

A speedy right winger who laid on many goals for his colleagues, he is a true character and entertainer and regularly worth the entrance fee alone.

Unfortunately, he broke a wrist during the Stockport County away match and so missed another short spell but was soon back in the team.

The Dons' faithful were left with the feeling that had he been fit all season an automatic promotion place would have been there for the taking.

Gareth re-signed for Wimbledon in August 2002 after being released by the Dons at the end of the 2001-02 season.

He had attracted interest from West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End.

After a brief stint at Cardiff City, Gareth joined Queens Park Rangers in July 2003 on a two-year contract.

It was extended to June 2008 in August 2006.

After a loan spell, he joined Wycombe Wanderers in February 2010 with a contract to June 2011 that was extended to June 2012 in May 2011 and to June 2013 in May 2012.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Blackburn Rovers 01 Jul 1989 30 Jun 1991
Northwich Victoria 01 Jul 1991 21 Jan 1992
Preston North End 21 Jan 1992 17 Aug 1992
Cambridge United 17 Aug 1992 23 Dec 1992
Preston North End 23 Dec 1992 31 Oct 1995
Lincoln City 31 Oct 1995 12 Sep 1997
Port Vale 12 Sep 1997 03 Nov 1998
Wimbledon 03 Nov 1998 17 Mar 2003
Preston North End 27 Mar 2002 22 Apr 2002 L
Walsall 05 Dec 2002 05 Jan 2003 L
Cardiff City 17 Mar 2003 30 Jun 2003
Queens Park Rangers 17 Jul 2003 01 Feb 2010
Wycombe Wanderers 20 Nov 2009 20 Dec 2009 L
Wycombe Wanderers 01 Feb 2010

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1996-97 Lincoln City League Cup 2
1997-98 Port Vale FA Cup 2
1998-99 Wimbledon Premier League 5
3
1999-00 Wimbledon Premier League
2
2
1
2000-01 Wimbledon FA Cup 5
1
1
1
2000-01 Wimbledon League Division 1 8
4
2
1
2001-02 Preston North End League Division 1 3
2
1
2001-02 Wimbledon League Division 1
2
2002-03 Cardiff City League Division 2 9
1
2002-03 Walsall League Division 1 2
3
1
1
2002-03 Wimbledon FA Cup
1
2002-03 Wimbledon League Cup 1
1
2002-03 Wimbledon League Division 1 8
4
2
1
2003-04 Queens Park Rangers FA Cup 1
2003-04 Queens Park Rangers LDV Vans Trophy 2
2003-04 Queens Park Rangers League Cup 2
1
1
2003-04 Queens Park Rangers League Division 2 21
8
6
1
2004-05 Queens Park Rangers FA Cup 1
2004-05 Queens Park Rangers League Championship 14
8
2
2
2005-06 Queens Park Rangers FA Cup
1
2005-06 Queens Park Rangers League Championship 33
10
9
5
2006-07 Queens Park Rangers FA Cup
1
2006-07 Queens Park Rangers League Championship 18
4
1
4
2007-08 Queens Park Rangers FA Cup 1
2007-08 Queens Park Rangers League Championship 16
8
2
2
2009-10 Queens Park Rangers League Championship
1
2009-10 Queens Park Rangers League Cup
1
2009-10 Wycombe Wanderers League One 12
2
2
1
1
2010-11 Wycombe Wanderers FA Cup 3
1
1
2010-11 Wycombe Wanderers League Two 39
4
10
5
2011-12 Wycombe Wanderers League One 16
16
2
1
1
2012-13 Wycombe Wanderers League Two 12
13
2
3
2016-17 Wycombe Wanderers Football League Trophy
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
17 Sep 1996 Lincoln City v Manchester City W 4-1 League Cup 2nd round 1st leg
24 Sep 1996 Manchester City v Lincoln City W 0-1
Agg: 1-5
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.