James Beattie

Date of birth27 February 1978
Place of birthLancaster
NationalityEnglish
Weight76 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionForward

Having endured a nightmare time with injuries and loss of form, James bounced back in 2000-01 in fine style.

He hit a rich vein of form, especially in the autumn, when he netted ten goals in a run of ten games to win the 'Carling Player of the Month' for December.

His exploits included a dramatic 25-yard free-kick in the 3-2 win over Chelsea and a stunning 40-yard effort at Sunderland.

A powerfully built striker, he is very effective in the air, packs a powerful shot and links well with his partner up front Marian Pahars.

James joined Everton in January 2005 with a contract to June 2009.

He joined Stoke City in January 2009 with a contract to June 2011.

James' contract at Sheffield United was extended to June 2012 in January 2012.

His contract at Accrington Stanley was extended to June 2013 in January 2013.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Blackburn Rovers 07 Mar 1995 17 Jul 1998
Southampton 17 Jul 1998 04 Jan 2005
Everton 04 Jan 2005 04 Aug 2007
Sheffield United 04 Aug 2007 12 Jan 2009
Stoke City 12 Jan 2009 13 Aug 2010
Rangers 13 Aug 2010 31 Aug 2011
Blackpool 31 Jan 2011 31 May 2011 L
Sheffield United 24 Nov 2011 30 Jun 2012
Accrington Stanley 09 Nov 2012 30 Jun 2013

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1996-97 Blackburn Rovers League Cup 1
1996-97 Blackburn Rovers Premier League 1
1997-98 Blackburn Rovers FA Cup
1
1997-98 Blackburn Rovers League Cup 1
1997-98 Blackburn Rovers Premier League
3
1998-99 Southampton FA Cup 2
1
1998-99 Southampton League Cup 1
1
1
1998-99 Southampton Premier League 22
13
5
4
1999-00 Southampton FA Cup
1
1999-00 Southampton League Cup 1
2
1999-00 Southampton Premier League 8
10
2
2000-01 Southampton FA Cup 4
1
1
2000-01 Southampton League Cup 2
2000-01 Southampton Premier League 29
8
11
5
2001-02 Southampton League Cup 3
2
2001-02 Southampton Premier League 24
4
12
3
2002-03 Southampton FA Cup 7
1
3
2002-03 Southampton League Cup 2
2002-03 Southampton Premier League 35
3
23
3
2003-04 Southampton FA Cup 1
2003-04 Southampton League Cup 2
3
2003-04 Southampton Premier League 32
5
14
3
2003-04 Southampton UEFA Cup 2
1
2004-05 Everton FA Cup 2
1
1
2004-05 Everton Premier League 7
4
1
1
1
2004-05 Southampton Premier League 11
3
2005-06 Everton FA Cup 2
1
2005-06 Everton League Cup 1
2005-06 Everton Premier League 29
3
10
3
2005-06 Everton UEFA Champions League 1
1
2005-06 Everton UEFA Cup
1
2006-07 Everton League Cup 1
1
2006-07 Everton Premier League 15
18
2
4
2007-08 Sheffield United FA Cup 2
2007-08 Sheffield United League Championship 36
3
22
2
2008-09 Sheffield United League Championship 21
2
12
2
2008-09 Sheffield United League Cup 1
2008-09 Stoke City Premier League 16
7
1
2009-10 Stoke City FA Cup 1
2009-10 Stoke City League Cup 1
2009-10 Stoke City Premier League 11
11
3
1
2010-11 Blackpool Premier League 5
4
2010-11 Rangers UEFA Champions League
1
2011-12 Sheffield United FA Cup
1
2011-12 Sheffield United League One 2
16
2
2012-13 Accrington Stanley FA Cup 2
1
2012-13 Accrington Stanley League Two 18
7
6
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 Oct 1996 Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal L 0-2 Premier League
22 Oct 1996 Blackburn Rovers v Stockport County L 0-1 League Cup 3rd round
30 Sep 1997 Preston North End v Blackburn Rovers L 1-0
Agg: 1-6
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg
20 Dec 1997 Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United W 3-0 Premier League
03 Jan 1998 Blackburn Rovers v Wigan Athletic W 4-2 FA Cup 3rd round
21 Feb 1998 Southampton v Blackburn Rovers L 3-0 Premier League
13 Apr 1998 Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal L 1-4 Premier League


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
1998-99 England UEFA Under-21 1
1998-99 England Under-21 2
1
1
1999-00 England UEFA Under-21 1
2002-03 England International Friendly 1
1
2003-04 England International Friendly
2
2003-04 England UEFA European Championship 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
17 Nov 1998 England v Czech Republic L 0-1 Under-21
09 Feb 1999 England v France W 2-1 Under-21
26 Mar 1999 England v Poland W 5-0 UEFA Under-21 Group 5
27 Apr 1999 Hungary v England D 2-2 Under-21
07 Sep 1999 Poland v England L 3-1 UEFA Under-21 Group 5
12 Feb 2003 England v Australia L 1-3 International Friendly
03 Jun 2003 England v Serbia and Montenegro W 2-1 International Friendly
20 Aug 2003 England v Croatia W 3-1 International Friendly
10 Sep 2003 England v Liechtenstein W 2-0 UEFA European Championship Group 7
16 Nov 2003 England v Denmark L 2-3 International Friendly


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