Scott Andrew Wagstaff (born 31 March 1990) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Tonbridge Angels.
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.
In the same season he was named as the club's young player of the year.
Wagstaff joined Bournemouth on a month's loan in August 2008 and to Northwich Victoria for a month in November 2008.
In December 2008 he was given a -year professional contract by Charlton manager
Alan Pardew.
Wagstaff scored his first goal for Charlton in a league game against Walsall on 22 August 2009.
He was released by Charlton at the end of the 2012–13 season.
Bristol City
On 8 July 2013, Wagstaff signed for Bristol City on a three-year deal.
He made his debut for Bristol City in a 2–2 draw against Bradford City, and scored in that game.
On 27 June 2016 Bristol City confirmed that Wagstaff would be leaving the club in search of first-team football.
Gillingham
He joined League One side Gillingham on a two-year deal on 7 July 2016.
He scored his first goal for Gillingham in a 3–3 draw with Chesterfield on 27 September 2016.
He was released by Gillingham at the end of the 2017–18 season.
AFC Wimbledon
On 11 July 2018 it was announced the Wagstaff had signed with League One side
AFC Wimbledon.
On 26 January, Wagstaff scored two goals in AFC Wimbledon's
FA Cup 4th Round defeat of West Ham United at Kingsmeadow.
Wagstaff was released by the club at the conclusion of the 2019–20 season,
Forest Green Rovers
On 26 August 2020, Wagstaff joined Forest Green Rovers on a one-year deal.
On 24 May 2021, it was announced that Wagstaff would leave Forest Green Rovers at the end of the 2020–21 season.
Aldershot Town
On 7 October 2021, Wagstaff joined Aldershot Town for the 2021–22 season.
Bromley
On 7 January 2022, Wagstaff signed for National League side Bromley.
On 31 May 2022, it was confirmed that Wagstaff would leave Bromley following the end of his contract.
Tonbridge Angels
On 2 October 2022, Wagstaff signed for National League South side Tonbridge Angels.
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.
Career statistics
As a player
| +Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |
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| Charlton Athletic | 2007–08 | EFL Championship | 0 |
2008–09 | Championship | 0 |
2009–10 | League One | 5 |
2010–11 | League One | 10 |
2011–12 | League One | 4 |
2012–13 | Championship | 2 |
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| AFC Bournemouth (loan) | 2008–09 | League Two | 0 |
| Northwich Victoria (loan) | 2008–09 | Conference National | 1 |
| Leyton Orient (loan) | 2012–13 | League One | 0 |
| Bristol City | 2013–14 | League One | 6 |
2014–15 | League One | 2 |
2015–16 | Championship | 1 |
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| Gillingham | 2016–17 | League One | 2 |
2017–18 | League One | 2 |
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| AFC Wimbledon | 2018–19 | League One | 4 |
2019–20 | League One | 2 |
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| Forest Green Rovers | 2020–21 | League Two | 1 |
| Aldershot Town | 2021–22 | National League | 0 |
| Bromley | 2021–22 | National League | 1 |
| Tonbridge Angels | 2022–23 | National League South | 1 |
2023–24 | National League South | 1 |
2024–25 | National League South | 0 |
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As a manager
| + Managerial record by team and tenure |
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| Tonbridge Angels (caretaker) | 31 March 2025 | 26 April 2025
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Honours
Charlton Athletic
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Football League One: 2011–12
Bristol City
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Football League One: 2014–15
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Football League Trophy: 2014–15
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