Joshua James Ashby (born 3 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays for Oxford City.
Career Ashby graduated out of the Oxford United youth team, signing a three-year professional contract in February 2014. Manager Michael Appleton said that "I've been really impressed with the kid since I walked through the door. From day one my first thought was 'who is that? Tell me about him'". He made his debut for the club on 24 January 2015, playing the full 90 minutes of a 2–2 draw with Exeter City at the Kassam Stadium.
After loan periods at A.F.C. Telford United, Brackley Town and Oxford City, Ashby was released by Oxford United and joined Oxford City on a one-year contract in June 2018. In the 2020–21 season, Ashby scored the winning penalty in City's 2–1 victory over Northampton Town, sending them through to the second round of the FA Cup.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOxford United2014–15League Two20000000202015–16League Two30000010402016–17League One00000000002017–18League One0000000000Total5000001060Telford United (loan)2015–16National League North4000–0040Brackley Town (loan)2015–16National League North1000–0010Oxford City (loan)2016–17National League South19000–00190Career total290000010300
Honours Oxford United Football League Trophy runner-up: 2015–16
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