Sam Woods

Samuel John Woods (born 11 September 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for AFC Croydon Athletic.

Early life Woods was born on 11 September 1998 and supported Crystal Palace as a child. He made his senior debut on 31 October 2018 as a 78th-minute substitute for Pape Souaré in an away 0–1 defeat to Middlesbrough in a fourth round EFL Cup tie. He made his first senior start on 27 August 2019 in a home 0–0 draw in the same competition against Colchester United, which Palace lost after a penalty shoot-out.

In October 2019, Woods signed a contract extension until June 2021.

On 22 January 2020, Woods signed on loan with Hamilton Academical until the end of the 2019–20 season. He scored on his debut, on 25 January, in a 4–2 loss at home to Livingston.

On 31 January 2021, Woods signed on loan with Plymouth Argyle until the end of the 2020–21 season. Woods contract expired and he left Crystal Palace, after the 2020–21 season.

In October 2021, Woods signed for club Barnet. He joined Cheshunt on loan in September 2022.

Woods joined Bromley for the 2023-24 season. Having helped the club to promotion, he had his contract terminated by mutual consent in September 2024.

In November 2024, he joined Isthmian League club AFC Croydon Athletic.

Career statistics

Honours Bromley National League play-offs: 2024