James Scowcroft

Date of birth15 November 1975
Place of birthBury St Edmunds
NationalityEnglish
Weight77 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionMidfielder/Forward

Scowcroft found it hard to match his achievements of the 1999-2000 campaign in 2000-01 at Ipswich Town.

He started in the opening game but found himself on the bench for the home game with Manchester United.

He then had to wait until the end of the year before he got back into the side on a regular basis and formed a useful partnership up front with Marcus Stewart.

Once Alun Armstrong had joined the club, Scowcroft was used as a striker for the first half with Armstrong taking over some time in the second period, allowing him to attack from a deeper midfield berth.

His lack of opportunities as an out-and-out striker reduced his chances of scoring regularly, however it gave him the opportunity to arrive in the penalty area late and get on the end of crosses unchallenged.

His aerial power is his biggest asset but his passing skills have improved in his midfield role and he is always willing to drop back and help out defensively.

Scowcroft joined Coventry City in July 2005 with a three-year contract before joining Crystal Palace in July 2006 in a three-year deal.

He joined Leyton Orient in July 2009 with a one-year contract.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Ipswich Town 01 Jul 1994 30 Jul 2001
Leicester City 30 Jul 2001 30 Jun 2005
Ipswich Town 14 Feb 2005 14 May 2005 L
Coventry City 01 Jul 2005 25 Jul 2006
Crystal Palace 25 Jul 2006 30 Jun 2009
Leyton Orient 20 Jul 2009 30 Jun 2010
Bury Town 02 Sep 2010

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1996-97 Ipswich Town FA Cup 1
1996-97 Ipswich Town League Cup 2
1997-98 Ipswich Town League Cup 1
1999-00 Ipswich Town FA Cup 1
2000-01 Ipswich Town FA Cup 1
1
2000-01 Ipswich Town League Cup 5
2
2
2000-01 Ipswich Town Premier League 22
12
4
1
2001-02 Leicester City FA Cup 1
2
1
2001-02 Leicester City League Cup 1
2001-02 Leicester City Premier League 21
3
5
3
2002-03 Leicester City FA Cup 1
2002-03 Leicester City League Cup 3
1
2002-03 Leicester City League Division 1 43
10
6
2003-04 Leicester City FA Cup 2
1
2003-04 Leicester City League Cup 1
1
2003-04 Leicester City Premier League 33
2
5
2
1
2004-05 Ipswich Town League Championship 3
6
4
2004-05 Leicester City FA Cup 3
1
2004-05 Leicester City League Championship 30
1
4
3
2004-05 Leicester City League Cup 1
2005-06 Coventry City FA Cup 3
1
2005-06 Coventry City League Championship 37
4
3
3
2005-06 Coventry City League Cup
1
2006-07 Crystal Palace FA Cup 1
2006-07 Crystal Palace League Championship 26
9
5
8
2007-08 Crystal Palace FA Cup 1
2007-08 Crystal Palace League Championship 35
3
9
4
2007-08 Crystal Palace League Championship Play-Offs
1
2008-09 Crystal Palace League Championship 5
5
1
2009-10 Leyton Orient FA Cup 1
2009-10 Leyton Orient Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
1
2009-10 Leyton Orient League Cup 1
2009-10 Leyton Orient League One 13
13
4


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
05 Aug 2006 Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace W 1-2 League Championship
08 Aug 2006 Crystal Palace v Southend United W 3-1 League Championship
13 Aug 2006 Crystal Palace v Leeds United W 1-0 League Championship
19 Aug 2006 Birmingham City v Crystal Palace L 2-1 League Championship
26 Aug 2006 Crystal Palace v Burnley D 2-2 League Championship
09 Sep 2006 Luton Town v Crystal Palace L 2-1 League Championship
12 Sep 2006 Crystal Palace v Southampton L 0-2 League Championship
16 Sep 2006 Norwich City v Crystal Palace W 0-1 League Championship
23 Sep 2006 Crystal Palace v Coventry City W 1-0 League Championship
30 Sep 2006 Hull City v Crystal Palace D 1-1 League Championship
14 Oct 2006 Crystal Palace v Cardiff City L 1-2 League Championship
17 Oct 2006 Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion L 0-2 League Championship
11 Nov 2006 Crystal Palace v Stoke City L 0-1 League Championship
18 Nov 2006 Crystal Palace v Barnsley W 2-0 League Championship
25 Nov 2006 Preston North End v Crystal Palace D 0-0 League Championship
28 Nov 2006 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace D 1-1 League Championship
09 Dec 2006 Crystal Palace v Colchester United L 1-3 League Championship
16 Dec 2006 Derby County v Crystal Palace L 1-0 League Championship
22 Dec 2006 Crystal Palace v Sunderland W 1-0 League Championship
30 Dec 2006 Cardiff City v Crystal Palace D 0-0 League Championship
27 Jan 2007 Crystal Palace v Preston North End L 0-2 FA Cup 4th round
03 Feb 2007 Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town W 2-0 League Championship
10 Feb 2007 Leeds United v Crystal Palace L 2-1 League Championship
17 Feb 2007 Crystal Palace v Birmingham City L 0-1 League Championship
20 Feb 2007 Southend United v Crystal Palace W 0-1 League Championship
24 Feb 2007 Crystal Palace v Luton Town W 2-1 League Championship
03 Mar 2007 Burnley v Crystal Palace D 1-1 League Championship
10 Mar 2007 Crystal Palace v Leicester City W 2-0 League Championship
14 Mar 2007 West Bromwich Albion v Crystal Palace W 2-3 League Championship
17 Mar 2007 Plymouth Argyle v Crystal Palace L 1-0 League Championship
31 Mar 2007 Crystal Palace v Sheffield Wednesday L 1-2 League Championship
09 Apr 2007 Stoke City v Crystal Palace L 2-1 League Championship
14 Apr 2007 Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers D 2-2 League Championship
21 Apr 2007 Barnsley v Crystal Palace L 2-0 League Championship
29 Apr 2007 Crystal Palace v Derby County W 2-0 League Championship
06 May 2007 Colchester United v Crystal Palace W 0-2 League Championship
11 Aug 2007 Southampton v Crystal Palace W 1-4 League Championship
18 Aug 2007 Crystal Palace v Leicester City D 2-2 League Championship
26 Aug 2007 Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace L 1-0 League Championship
01 Sep 2007 Crystal Palace v Charlton Athletic L 0-1 League Championship
15 Sep 2007 Norwich City v Crystal Palace L 1-0 League Championship
18 Sep 2007 Crystal Palace v Coventry City D 1-1 League Championship
22 Sep 2007 Crystal Palace v Sheffield United W 3-2 League Championship
29 Sep 2007 Burnley v Crystal Palace D 1-1 League Championship
06 Oct 2007 Crystal Palace v Hull City D 1-1 League Championship
20 Oct 2007 Blackpool v Crystal Palace D 1-1 League Championship
23 Oct 2007 Crystal Palace v Stoke City L 1-3 League Championship
29 Oct 2007 Crystal Palace v Watford L 0-2 League Championship
03 Nov 2007 Scunthorpe United v Crystal Palace D 0-0 League Championship
06 Nov 2007 Cardiff City v Crystal Palace D 1-1 League Championship
24 Nov 2007 Colchester United v Crystal Palace W 1-2 League Championship
27 Nov 2007 Crystal Palace v Preston North End W 2-1 League Championship
01 Dec 2007 Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion D 1-1 League Championship
04 Dec 2007 Queens Park Rangers v Crystal Palace W 1-2 League Championship
08 Dec 2007 Barnsley v Crystal Palace D 0-0 League Championship
15 Dec 2007 Crystal Palace v Sheffield Wednesday W 2-1 League Championship
22 Dec 2007 Crystal Palace v Plymouth Argyle W 2-1 League Championship
26 Dec 2007 Coventry City v Crystal Palace W 0-2 League Championship
29 Dec 2007 Sheffield United v Crystal Palace W 0-1 League Championship
01 Jan 2008 Crystal Palace v Norwich City D 1-1 League Championship
05 Jan 2008 Watford v Crystal Palace L 2-0 FA Cup 3rd round
12 Jan 2008 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace W 0-3 League Championship
19 Jan 2008 Crystal Palace v Bristol City W 2-0 League Championship
28 Jan 2008 Leicester City v Crystal Palace L 1-0 League Championship
02 Feb 2008 Crystal Palace v Southampton D 1-1 League Championship
08 Feb 2008 Charlton Athletic v Crystal Palace L 2-0 League Championship
12 Feb 2008 Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town L 0-1 League Championship
18 Feb 2008 Bristol City v Crystal Palace D 1-1 League Championship
23 Feb 2008 Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers L 0-2 League Championship
04 Mar 2008 Crystal Palace v Cardiff City D 0-0 League Championship
08 Mar 2008 Crystal Palace v Colchester United W 2-1 League Championship
12 Mar 2008 West Bromwich Albion v Crystal Palace D 1-1 League Championship
15 Mar 2008 Crystal Palace v Barnsley W 2-0 League Championship
22 Mar 2008 Sheffield Wednesday v Crystal Palace D 2-2 League Championship
29 Mar 2008 Crystal Palace v Blackpool D 0-0 League Championship
10 May 2008 Crystal Palace v Bristol City L 1-2 League Championship Play-Offs Semi-final 1st leg
09 Aug 2008 Crystal Palace v Watford D 0-0 League Championship
16 Aug 2008 Preston North End v Crystal Palace L 2-0 League Championship
23 Aug 2008 Crystal Palace v Burnley D 0-0 League Championship
13 Sep 2008 Crystal Palace v Swansea City W 2-0 League Championship
31 Jan 2009 Crystal Palace v Blackpool L 0-1 League Championship
28 Feb 2009 Watford v Crystal Palace L 2-0 League Championship
03 Mar 2009 Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers L 0-1 League Championship
04 Apr 2009 Queens Park Rangers v Crystal Palace D 0-0 League Championship
25 Apr 2009 Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace L 2-0 League Championship
03 May 2009 Crystal Palace v Sheffield United D 0-0 League Championship


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
1996-97 England UEFA Under-21 3
1
1997-98 England UEFA 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
08 Oct 1996 England v Poland D 0-0 UEFA Under-21 Group 2
08 Nov 1996 Georgia v England W 0-1 UEFA Under-21 Group 2
12 Feb 1997 England v Italy W 1-0 UEFA Under-21 Group 2
29 Apr 1997 England v Georgia D 0-0 UEFA Under-21 Group 2
17 Dec 1997 England v Greece W 4-2 UEFA Under-21 Group


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