| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Daniel Andrews[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (2006-02-14) 14 February 2006[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Wales | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Peterborough United | ||
| Number | 35 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bradford Town | |||
| Bath and Wiltshire Boys | |||
| –2024 | Southampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | Chippenham Town | 23 | (0) |
| 2025– | Peterborough United | 1 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Chippenham Town (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Bedford Town (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | Wales U17 | 9 | (0) |
| 2025– | Wales U19 | 2 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:52, 21 December 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 20:22, 3 May 2025 | |||
Joseph Daniel Andrews (born 14 February 2006) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Peterborough United.
Club career
Early and personal life
Andrews was born in Wales, and began his career with Bradford Town, before joining Bath and Wiltshire Boys.[2] He attended St Augustine's Catholic College in Trowbridge.[3]
Youth career
Andrews was part of the Southampton academy for 12 years, including call ups to the U23 side, before being released at the end of the 2023–24 season.[4]
Chippenham Town
Upon his release from Southampton, Andrews joined Chippenham Town, then of the National League South. He quickly became a regular with the Bluebirds, gathering interest from Norwich City, Coventry City, Swansea City and Peterborough United.[5]
Peterborough United
Andrews joined Peterborough United on 3 February 2025, citing the club's history of developing younger players as a main reason for signing on.[6] He re-joined Chippenham on loan until the end of the season.
Andrews was first called up to the senior squad on 30 April 2025, appearing on the bench during a 4–2 defeat to Mansfield Town.[7] He would make his senior debut the same week, coming on as a late substitute for Jadel Katongo in a 2–1 defeat to Rotherham United.[8]
On 21 November 2025, Andrews joined National League North side Bedford Town on a one month loan.[9]
International career
Andrews is a youth international for Wales, having represented the U17 side at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship,[10] among various appearances in friendlies. He has also featured for the U19 side in double friendlies vs. Czechia U19 and Finland U19.[11][12]
References
- ^ a b "J. Andrews - Profile". soccerway.com. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ Bishop, Jack (22 March 2023). "Southampton talent Joe Andrews on international duty with Wales U17". Wiltshire Gazette & Herald. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ Haynes, Keith (24 January 2025). "Transfer News: The clever footballer the Swans are 'tracking' & he is a Bluebird!". Swansea Independent. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ Long, Kian (24 January 2025). "Forgotten former Southampton star could get first breakthrough in England". Saints Marching. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ O'Rourke, Pete (23 January 2025). "Exclusive: Norwich, Coventry and Swansea eye non-league sensation Joe Andrews". Football Insider. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Young Midfielder Joins From Chippenham". theposh.com. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Mansfield Town vs. Peterborough United 4-2". soccerway.com. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Rotherham United vs. Peterborough United 2-1". soccerway.com. 3 May 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ https://www.theposh.com/news/andrews-joins-eagles-loan-deal
- ^ "Three Points for Cymru in Final U17 EURO Match". FA Wales. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ "Saints' September 2023 Academy international guide". Southampton FC. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ "Joe Andrews called up to Wales U19's". Chippenham Town. 17 February 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
