Mark Ovendale

Date of birth22 November 1973
Place of birthLeicester
NationalityEnglish
Weight83 kg
Height1.88 m
PositionGoalkeeper
Died29 August 2011

Ovendale joined Luton Town in the 2000 close season and, although he began the 2000-01 season on the subs' bench, he quickly won a place in the first team at Kenilworth Road, subsequently competing with his rival Nathan Abbey for the goalkeeper's jersey throughout the season.

An excellent 'keeper he commands his area well, is a fine shot stopper and plucks crosses and corners out of the air with ease.

After a brief stint at Barry Town, Ovendale joined York City in August 2003 with a one-year contract.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Wisbech Town 01 Jul 1993 15 Aug 1994
Northampton Town 15 Aug 1994 01 Jul 1995
Barry Town 01 Jul 1995 14 May 1998
AFC Bournemouth 14 May 1998 07 Aug 2000
Luton Town 07 Aug 2000 30 Jun 2003
Barry Town 03 Jul 2003 01 Aug 2003
York City 01 Aug 2003 30 Jun 2004
Swansea City 05 Jul 2004 16 Jul 2004 T
Weymouth 26 Jul 2004 06 Aug 2004 T
Tiverton Town 09 Aug 2004 30 Jun 2006
Newport County 01 Jul 2006 30 Jun 2007

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Clean sheets Conceded Y R
1998-99 AFC Bournemouth League Cup 2 2
1999-00 AFC Bournemouth League Cup 1 2
2000-01 Luton Town FA Cup 2 5
1
2000-01 Luton Town LDV Vans Trophy 1 1
2000-01 Luton Town League Cup 4 7
2000-01 Luton Town League Division 2 26 3 46
1
1
2001-02 Luton Town LDV Vans Trophy 1 2
2001-02 Luton Town League Division 3 13 3 14
1
2002-03 Luton Town LDV Vans Trophy 2 1 2
2002-03 Luton Town League Division 2 5
1
9
2003-04 York City FA Cup 1 2
2003-04 York City LDV Vans Trophy 1 2
2003-04 York City League Cup 1 2
2003-04 York City League Division 3 41 8 54
4
1
2004-05 Tiverton Town FA Cup 1 3
2006-07 Newport County FA Cup 1 3


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.