Scott Wagstaff
FullnameScott Andrew Wagstaff
Birth date31 March 1990 (age 36)
Birth placeMaidstone, England
PositionMidfielder
CurrentclubDartford
Youthyears 11998–2008
Youthclubs 1Charlton Athletic
Years 12008–2013
Years 22008
Years 32008
Years 42012
Years 52013–2016
Years 62016–2018
Years 72018–2020
Years 82020–2021
Years 92021–2022
Years 102022
Years 112022–2026
Years 122026–
Clubs 1Charlton Athletic
Clubs 2→ Bournemouth (loan)
Clubs 3→ Northwich Victoria (loan)
Clubs 4→ Leyton Orient (loan)
Clubs 5Bristol City
Clubs 6Gillingham
Clubs 7AFC Wimbledon
Clubs 8Forest Green Rovers
Clubs 9Aldershot Town
Clubs 10Bromley
Clubs 11Tonbridge Angels
Clubs 12Dartford
Caps 1118
Goals 117
Caps 25
Goals 20
Caps 35
Goals 31
Caps 47
Goals 40
Caps 572
Goals 58
Caps 657
Goals 61
Caps 761
Goals 73
Caps 833
Goals 81
Caps 98
Goals 90
Caps 1010
Goals 101
Caps 11100
Goals 112
Caps 120
Goals 120
Manageryears 12025
Managerclubs 1Tonbridge Angels (caretaker)
Club-update17:10, 20 May 2026 (UTC)

Scott Andrew Wagstaff (born 31 March 1990) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dartford and is also the Youth Team manager for Gillingham.

Early life

Wagstaff was born in Maidstone, and attended Bennett Memorial Diocesan School in Tunbridge Wells.

Career

Charlton Athletic

Wagstaff joined Charlton Athletic at the age of 8 after being spotted at a Charlton Athletic Community course. . He then captained Charlton's Under 18s on their run to the FA Youth Cup quarter finals. He made his debut in April 2008 against Barnsley, in the same match as Jonjo Shelvey made his debut.[1] In the same season he was named as the club's young player of the year.[2] Wagstaff joined Bournemouth on a month's loan in August 2008 and to Northwich Victoria for a month in November 2008.[3] In December 2008 he was given a 2 1⁄2-year professional contract by Charlton manager Alan Pardew.[4]

Wagstaff scored his first goal for Charlton in a league game against Walsall on 22 August 2009.[5]

He was released by Charlton at the end of the 2012–13 season.[6]

Bristol City

On 8 July 2013, Wagstaff signed for Bristol City on a three-year deal.[7] He made his debut for Bristol City in a 2–2 draw against Bradford City, and scored in that game.[8]

On 27 June 2016 Bristol City confirmed that Wagstaff would be leaving the club in search of first-team football.[9]

Gillingham

He joined League One side Gillingham on a two-year deal on 7 July 2016.[10] He scored his first goal for Gillingham in a 3–3 draw with Chesterfield on 27 September 2016.[11]

He was released by Gillingham at the end of the 2017–18 season.[12]

AFC Wimbledon

On 11 July 2018 it was announced the Wagstaff had signed with League One side AFC Wimbledon.[13] On 26 January, Wagstaff scored two goals in AFC Wimbledon's FA Cup 4th Round defeat of West Ham United at Kingsmeadow.[14]

Wagstaff was released by the club at the conclusion of the 2019–20 season,[15] having made 72 appearances in all competitions and scoring 6 goals.[16]

Forest Green Rovers

On 26 August 2020, Wagstaff joined Forest Green Rovers on a one-year deal.[17]

On 24 May 2021, it was announced that Wagstaff would leave Forest Green Rovers at the end of the 2020–21 season.[18]

Aldershot Town

On 7 October 2021, Wagstaff joined Aldershot Town for the 2021–22 season.[19]

Bromley

On 7 January 2022, Wagstaff signed for National League side Bromley.[20]

On 31 May 2022, it was confirmed that Wagstaff would leave Bromley following the end of his contract.[21]

Tonbridge Angels

On 2 October 2022, Wagstaff signed for National League South side Tonbridge Angels.[22]

Dartford

On 20 May 2026, Wagstaff signed for Isthmian Premier League side Dartford.[23]

Coaching and managerial career

Tonbridge Angels (caretaker)

On 31 March 2025, Wagstaff was named caretaker manager of Tonbridge Angels following the departure of former manager Jay Saunders.[24]

Gillingham Youth Team

On 3 March 2026, it was announced that Wagstaff had been appointed as the new youth team manager at Gillingham, following the departure of Joe Dunne.[25]

Career statistics

As a player

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
SeasonClubLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Charlton Athletic2007–08[1]Championship200000–20
2008–09[3]Championship201010–40
2009–10[26]League One31410104[a]1375
2010–11[27]League One40851103[b]14910
2011–12[28]League One34430201[b]0404
2012–13[29]Championship910011–102
Total11817101618214221
Bournemouth (loan)2008–09[3]League Two5000001[b]060
Northwich Victoria (loan)2008–09[3]Conference National5100––51
Leyton Orient (loan)2012–13[29]League One700000–70
Bristol City2013–14[8]League One37540212[b]0456
2014–15[30]League One26240104[b]0352
2015–16[31]Championship911000–101
Total728903160909
Gillingham2016–17[32]League One261111000282
2017–18[33]League One31031103[b]1382
Total571422031664
AFC Wimbledon2018–19[14]League One35232202[b]0424
2019–20[34]League One26120111[b]0302
Total613523130726
Forest Green Rovers2020–21[35]League Two33100004[c]0371
Aldershot Town2021–22[36]National League8010–1[d]0100
Bromley2021–22[36]National League101–––101
Tonbridge Angels2022–23[37]National League South34100–1[d]0351
2023–24[38]National League South37110–1[d]0391
2024–25[39]National League South29010–1[d]0310
Total10022000301052
Dartford2026–27Isthmian Premier League0000–0000
Career total4763431514329354945
  1. ^ Two appearances and one goal in EFL Trophy, two appearances in League One play-offs
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  3. ^ Two appearances in EFL Trophy, two appearances in League Two play-offs
  4. ^ Appearance in FA Trophy

As a manager

Managerial record by team and tenure
TeamFromToRecord
PWDLWin %
Tonbridge Angels (caretaker)31 March 202526 April 2025
Total

Honours

Charlton Athletic

Bristol City

References

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  2. ^ "Holland named player of the season". Charlton Athletic F.C. 20 April 2008. Archived from the original on 1 May 2008. Retrieved 27 April 2008.
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  4. ^ "Wagstaff gets first professional contract". Kent Online. 4 December 2008. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Charlton 2–0 Walsall". BBC. 22 August 2009. Retrieved 25 August 2009.
  6. ^ "Wagstaff heads released list". Charlton Athletic. 8 May 2013. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
  7. ^ Baker, Adam. "Wagstaff secures City switch". www.bcfc.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
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  9. ^ "Scott Wagstaff: Bristol City midfielder to leave Championship club". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  10. ^ "Scott Wagstaff: Gillingham sign former Bristol City midfielder on two-year deal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  11. ^ "Chesteefield 3–3 Gillingham". BBC. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  12. ^ "Lee Martin: Gillingham release captain and Scott Wagstaff and Jake Hessenthaler". BBC Sport. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  13. ^ "Neal clinches signing number five: Scott Wagstaff joins AFC Wimbledon". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
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  15. ^ "Squad update from the manager". www.afcwimbledon.co.uk. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  16. ^ "Scott Wagstaff | Football Stats | AFC Wimbledon | Age 30 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  17. ^ "Scott Wagstaff: Forest Green Rovers sign midfielder after AFC Wimbledon departure". BBC. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  18. ^ "Chris Stokes and Scott Wagstaff to leave Forest Green this summer". The Independent. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  19. ^ "NEW SIGNING: SHOTS SIGN WAGSTAFF!". Aldershot Town. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  20. ^ "Bromley sign Scott Wagstaff". Bromley FC. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  21. ^ "Bromley FC Retained List 2022/23". Bromley FC. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  22. ^ "Great Scott! Wagstaff's an Angel". Tonbridge Angels FC. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  23. ^ "Welcome to DFC Scott Wagstaff!". Dartford FC. 20 May 2026. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  24. ^ "CLUB STATEMENT". Tonbridge Angels FC. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  25. ^ "Scott Wagstaff becomes new Youth Team Manager". Gillingham FC. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
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  39. ^ "Games played by Scott Wagstaff for Tonbridge Angles 2024/2025". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  40. ^ Chapman, Caroline (22 March 2015). "Bristol City 2–0 Walsall". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 March 2024.