Joe Rothwell

Oxford United On 12 July 2016, Rothwell joined Oxford on a two-year deal after turning down the offer of a new contract at Manchester United. His first league goal came in a 5–1 win over Bury on 28 March 2017.

Blackburn Rovers On 22 June 2018, Rothwell joined Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee. He signed a three-year deal.

At the end of the 2021–22 season it was announced that Rothwell would be leaving the club upon the expiry of his contract.

AFC Bournemouth On 25 June 2022, Rothwell joined Premier League club AFC Bournemouth on a free transfer, signing a four-year contract.

Southampton (loan) On 15 January 2024, Rothwell joined Southampton on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season. Five days later, he made his first appearance for the club in a 1–3 victory against Swansea City, replacing Stuart Armstrong in the 76th minute. He scored his first two goals on 10 February 2024 for the club in a 5–3 victory against Huddersfield Town. Rothwell later received the Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month for February for his first goal in that game. He was part of the team that earned promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs. helping gain promotion to the Premier League. signing a three-year contract. On 22 July 2025, he made his debut for Rangers in a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos at Ibrox Stadium.

Sheffield United On 2 February 2026, Sheffield United signed Rothwell from Rangers for an undisclosed fee on an eighteen-month contract.

Rothwell made his debut on 9 February in a 2–1 defeat to Middlesbrough, coming on at half-time for Ollie Arblaster before receiving a straight red card in the 80th minute for a challenge on Alan Browne.

International career Rothwell has represented England's national youth teams. He played at under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-20 levels.

Rothwell is also eligible to play for Scotland. On 1 July 2025 he was quoted as saying, ""I've always said I'm more than open to the idea of playing for Scotland. My gran was Scottish and she'd be really proud if I was to do that."

Career statistics

Honours Oxford United EFL Trophy runner-up: 2016–17

Southampton EFL Championship play-offs: 2024

Leeds United EFL Championship: 2024–25