Jay Bothroyd
| Date of birth | 07 May 1982 |
| Place of birth | Islington |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 86 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Forward |
A member of the Arsenal team that won the FA Youth Cup in 1999-2000, Jay joined Coventry City in the 2000 close season as a long-term prospect for the Sky Blues.
After making his senior debut in a Worthington Cup tie against Preston North End, he was given a tough baptism in the Premiership when he was chosen to lead the attack against Manchester United in November.
Although slightly overawed by the occasion, he was later recalled for the FA Cup tie at Manchester City when he performed well and subsequently made a number of short appearances as a substitute.
His efforts for England Under-18s were rewarded in May with an appearance for the Under-21s from the subs' bench in the friendly against Mexico when he scored with a spectacular overhead kick.
Jay joined Perugia in July 2003 in a three-year deal.
He joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in July 2006 with a three-year contract but was made available for transfer in May 2008.
Jay joined Cardiff City in August 2008 with a three-year contract.
He joined Queens Park Rangers in July 2011 with a three-year contract that was cancelled in June 2013.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 01 Jul 1999 | 12 Jul 2000 | |
| Coventry City | 12 Jul 2000 | 10 Jul 2003 | |
| Perugia | 10 Jul 2003 | 31 Aug 2005 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 31 Aug 2004 | 31 May 2005 | L |
| Charlton Athletic | 31 Aug 2005 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 27 Jul 2006 | 05 Aug 2008 | |
| Stoke City | 14 Mar 2008 | 31 May 2008 | L |
| Cardiff City | 05 Aug 2008 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 13 Jul 2011 | 20 Jun 2013 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 31 Aug 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | L |
| Muangthong United | 08 Jan 2014 | 30 Nov 2014 | |
| Jubilo Iwata | 10 Feb 2015 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Coventry City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Coventry City | Premier League | 3 | 5 |
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| 2001-02 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Coventry City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Coventry City | League Division 1 | 24 | 7 |
6 |
1
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1
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| 2002-03 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Coventry City | League Cup | 3 |
2 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Coventry City | League Division 1 | 24 | 9 |
8 |
4
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| 2003-04 | Perugia | Serie A | 16 | 10 |
5 |
3
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| 2003-04 | Perugia | UEFA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 6 | 5 |
1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Charlton Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | 3 |
2 |
2
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| 2005-06 | Charlton Athletic | League Cup | 3 |
1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Charlton Athletic | Premier League | 3 | 15 |
2 |
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| 2006-07 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 19 | 14 |
9 |
4
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| 2006-07 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Stoke City | League Championship | 1 | 3 |
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| 2007-08 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
3
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| 2007-08 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 13 | 9 |
3 |
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| 2008-09 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 35 | 4 |
12 |
5
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| 2008-09 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 40 | 11 |
12
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| 2009-10 | Cardiff City | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 37 | 18 |
9
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| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2011-12 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Queens Park Rangers | Premier League | 12 | 9 |
2 |
3
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| 2012-13 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2012-13 | Queens Park Rangers | Premier League | 2 | 2 |
1 |
1
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| 2012-13 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Championship | 14 | 1 |
2
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug 2008 | Cardiff City v Southampton | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Aug 2008 | AFC Bournemouth v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Aug 2008 | Cardiff City v Norwich City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Sheffield United v Cardiff City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Sep 2008 | Cardiff City v Bristol City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Barnsley v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Sep 2008 | Derby County v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Swansea City v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 27 Sep 2008 | Cardiff City v Birmingham City | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 30 Sep 2008 | Cardiff City v Coventry City | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Oct 2008 | Blackpool v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Oct 2008 | Cardiff City v Charlton Athletic | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Oct 2008 | Watford v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 25 Oct 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Oct 2008 | Cardiff City v Blackpool | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 01 Nov 2008 | Cardiff City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Cardiff City v Reading | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 30 Nov 2008 | Swansea City v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 06 Dec 2008 | Cardiff City v Preston North End | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Dec 2008 | Burnley v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Ipswich Town v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 20 Dec 2008 | Cardiff City v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2008 | Reading v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2008 | Cardiff City v Plymouth Argyle | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 03 Jan 2009 | Cardiff City v Reading | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 17 Jan 2009 | Birmingham City v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 25 Jan 2009 | Cardiff City v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Coventry City v Cardiff City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 31 Jan 2009 | Cardiff City v Nottingham Forest | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 16 Feb 2009 | Arsenal v Cardiff City | L | 4-0 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 22 Feb 2009 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 07 Mar 2009 | Cardiff City v Doncaster Rovers | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Mar 2009 | Bristol City v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Cardiff City v Watford | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Mar 2009 | Cardiff City v Sheffield United | L | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 05 Apr 2009 | Cardiff City v Swansea City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 08 Apr 2009 | Cardiff City v Derby County | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Apr 2009 | Crystal Palace v Cardiff City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 13 Apr 2009 | Cardiff City v Burnley | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Apr 2009 | Preston North End v Cardiff City | L | 6-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Apr 2009 | Charlton Athletic v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 25 Apr 2009 | Cardiff City v Ipswich Town | L | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 03 May 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 08 Aug 2009 | Cardiff City v Scunthorpe United | W | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 11 Aug 2009 | Cardiff City v Dagenham and Redbridge | W | 3-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Aug 2009 | Blackpool v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Aug 2009 | Plymouth Argyle v Cardiff City | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 23 Aug 2009 | Cardiff City v Bristol City | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 29 Aug 2009 | Doncaster Rovers v Cardiff City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Sep 2009 | Cardiff City v Newcastle United | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 16 Sep 2009 | Reading v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 19 Sep 2009 | Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Aston Villa v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 26 Sep 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Cardiff City v Derby County | W | 6-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 Oct 2009 | Watford v Cardiff City | W | 0-4 | League Championship | |
| 17 Oct 2009 | Cardiff City v Crystal Palace | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Oct 2009 | Cardiff City v Coventry City | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 24 Oct 2009 | Sheffield United v Cardiff City | W | 3-4 | League Championship | |
| 01 Nov 2009 | Cardiff City v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Nov 2009 | Swansea City v Cardiff City | L | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 29 Nov 2009 | Cardiff City v Ipswich Town | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 05 Dec 2009 | Cardiff City v Preston North End | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Dec 2009 | Middlesbrough v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2009 | Cardiff City v Plymouth Argyle | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2009 | Peterborough United v Cardiff City | D | 4-4 | League Championship | |
| 16 Jan 2010 | Scunthorpe United v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 19 Jan 2010 | Cardiff City v Bristol City | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 23 Jan 2010 | Cardiff City v Leicester City | W | 4-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Bristol City v Cardiff City | W | 0-6 | League Championship | |
| 30 Jan 2010 | Cardiff City v Doncaster Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 05 Feb 2010 | Newcastle United v Cardiff City | L | 5-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Cardiff City v Peterborough United | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Feb 2010 | Chelsea v Cardiff City | L | 4-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 16 Feb 2010 | Cardiff City v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Feb 2010 | Cardiff City v Barnsley | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 27 Feb 2010 | Preston North End v Cardiff City | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 06 Mar 2010 | Cardiff City v Middlesbrough | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Ipswich Town v Cardiff City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Mar 2010 | Leicester City v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Coventry City v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Mar 2010 | Cardiff City v Watford | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Mar 2010 | Cardiff City v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 Apr 2010 | Cardiff City v Swansea City | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 05 Apr 2010 | Nottingham Forest v Cardiff City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 10 Apr 2010 | Cardiff City v Reading | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Apr 2010 | Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Apr 2010 | Cardiff City v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 09 May 2010 | Leicester City v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 12 May 2010 | Cardiff City v Leicester City | L |
2-3 Agg: 3-3 (4-3) |
League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 22 May 2010 | Blackpool v Cardiff City | L | 3-2 | League Championship Play-Offs | Final |
| 08 Aug 2010 | Cardiff City v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Aug 2010 | Cardiff City v Burton Albion | W | 4-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Aug 2010 | Derby County v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Aug 2010 | Cardiff City v Doncaster Rovers | W | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 24 Aug 2010 | Peterborough United v Cardiff City | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 28 Aug 2010 | Portsmouth v Cardiff City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 18 Sep 2010 | Ipswich Town v Cardiff City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 25 Sep 2010 | Cardiff City v Millwall | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Sep 2010 | Cardiff City v Crystal Palace | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Oct 2010 | Barnsley v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 16 Oct 2010 | Cardiff City v Bristol City | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 19 Oct 2010 | Coventry City v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 25 Oct 2010 | Leeds United v Cardiff City | W | 0-4 | League Championship | |
| 30 Oct 2010 | Cardiff City v Norwich City | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Reading v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 Nov 2010 | Scunthorpe United v Cardiff City | W | 2-4 | League Championship | |
| 20 Nov 2010 | Cardiff City v Nottingham Forest | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 27 Nov 2010 | Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Dec 2010 | Cardiff City v Preston North End | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Jan 2011 | Cardiff City v Watford | W | 4-2 | League Championship | |
| 01 Feb 2011 | Cardiff City v Reading | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 06 Feb 2011 | Swansea City v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Feb 2011 | Cardiff City v Scunthorpe United | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Cardiff City v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 19 Feb 2011 | Nottingham Forest v Cardiff City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Feb 2011 | Cardiff City v Leicester City | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Feb 2011 | Hull City v Cardiff City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 05 Mar 2011 | Cardiff City v Ipswich Town | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 08 Mar 2011 | Crystal Palace v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Mar 2011 | Cardiff City v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 19 Mar 2011 | Millwall v Cardiff City | D | 3-3 | League Championship | |
| 02 Apr 2011 | Cardiff City v Derby County | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Apr 2011 | Doncaster Rovers v Cardiff City | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 12 Apr 2011 | Sheffield United v Cardiff City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 16 Apr 2011 | Cardiff City v Portsmouth | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 23 Apr 2011 | Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 25 Apr 2011 | Preston North End v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 02 May 2011 | Cardiff City v Middlesbrough | L | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 07 May 2011 | Burnley v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 May 2011 | Reading v Cardiff City | D | 0-0 | League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 17 May 2011 | Cardiff City v Reading | L |
0-3 Agg: 0-3 |
League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | England | Under-18 | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | England | Under-18 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2001-02 | England | Under-20 | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | England | International Friendly | 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 Mar 2000 | England v France | L | 0-3 | U18 | |
| 16 Nov 2000 | England v Belgium | W | 3-2 | U18 | |
| 22 Mar 2001 | England v Poland | L | 0-1 | UEFA U18 | Intermediary round |
| 26 Apr 2001 | Poland v England | D | 0-0 | UEFA U18 | Intermediary round |
| 24 May 2001 | England v Mexico | W | 3-0 | Under-21 | |
| 13 Mar 2002 | England v Finland | W | 3-0 | Under-20 | |
| 17 Nov 2010 | England v France | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.