Peterborough United have signed midfielder Ben Woods from Accrington Stanley for an undisclosed fee and secured him on a four-year contract, as confirmed by the club and released by Accrington. Woods is expected to miss approximately three weeks as he recovers from a hand injury.
A Move After a Breakthrough Season
Woods joined Accrington Stanley in September 2023 and quickly became a key midfielder. In the 2024/25 League Two season, he scored 9 goals in 36 league appearances, along with 2 cup outings—against no goals—bringing his total to 41 appearances and 9 goals across all competitions.
Acclaim and Impact at Stanley
The club’s manager, John Doolan, expressed disappointment about losing Woods but added:
“While we are disappointed, Peterborough met our valuation… We wish him all the best.”
Woods said:
“Playing 82 times in front of you has been a huge honour… last season was the most I’ve enjoyed football since being a kid… now’s the right time to challenge myself in League One.”
Why He Fits at Peterborough Utd
Darren Ferguson called Woods:
“One of the best midfielders in League Two last season… left-footed, adds goals and balance… and has versatility to play in multiple roles.”
This signing enhances midfield depth and creativity—especially with Woods’ ability to contribute both defensively and offensively.
Verified 2024/25 Performance Stats – Accrington Stanley
- League appearances: 36
- League goals: 9
- Total appearances (all competitions): 41
- Total goals (all competitions): 9
- FotMob percentile rankings among midfielders:
- Shot attempts: 84%
- Goals contribution: 94%
- Chances created: 65%
- Aerial duels won: 65%
- Defensive contributions: 94%
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