John Cornforth

Date of birth07 October 1967
Place of birthWhitley Bay
NationalityWelsh
Weight88 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionMidfielder

Having made around 350 career appearances, John Cornforth was arguably one of the best playmakers on the books of Exeter City but his appearances were severely restricted in 2000-01 by a persistent calf injury.

His experience and excellent distribution were invaluable for the Grecians when he was able to play although he failed to find the net during the campaign.

He was appointed player-coach at St James Park in October 2000.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Sunderland 11 Oct 1985 02 Aug 1991
Doncaster Rovers 06 Nov 1986 06 Jan 1987 L
Shrewsbury Town 23 Nov 1989 23 Dec 1990 L
Lincoln City 11 Jan 1990 11 Feb 1990 L
Swansea City 02 Aug 1991 26 Mar 1996
Birmingham City 26 Mar 1996 05 Dec 1996
Wycombe Wanderers 05 Dec 1996 06 Aug 1999
Peterborough United 13 Feb 1998 13 Mar 1998 L
Cardiff City 06 Aug 1999 04 Nov 1999
Scunthorpe United 04 Nov 1999 18 Feb 2000
Exeter City 18 Feb 2000 30 Jun 2001

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1994-95 Swansea City League Cup 2
1997-98 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup 2
1998-99 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup 2
1
1999-00 Cardiff City League Cup 1
2
2000-01 Exeter City League Division 3 11
1
2


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
21 Sep 1994 Norwich City v Swansea City L 3-0 League Cup 2nd round 1st leg
04 Oct 1994 Swansea City v Norwich City W 1-0
Agg: 1-3
League Cup 2nd round 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
1994-95 Wales UEFA European Championship 1
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
29 Mar 1995 Bulgaria v Wales L 3-1 UEFA European Championship Group 7
07 Jun 1995 Wales v Georgia L 0-1 UEFA European Championship Group 7


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