Joe Edwards

As of match played 10 October 2026

Bristol City

Born in Gloucester, Edwards progressed through Bristol City academy from the age of ten, having spent the three years prior with Aston Villa. Naturally a full-back who could play on both the left or right, Edwards was awarded his first professional deal by the club in April 2009, and signed a 12-month contract extension with the club in May 2010.

Bath City loan

After what teammate Cole Skuse described as a "fantastic pre-season" for Edwards, the club sent Edwards out on loan to Conference Premier side Bath City in September 2010. He made his debut for the club on 18 September in Bath's 2–2 draw with Darlington before being replaced after 75 minutes by Hector Mackie. After making four appearances, his loan was extended for a further month in October. He made his first FA Cup appearance in the third qualifying round as Bath were knocked out by Swindon Supermarine in a 4–3 home defeat. After making nine league appearances for Bath, Edwards returned to Bristol City in November after Conference emergency loan regulations ruled out an extension.

Return to Bristol City

An injury crisis meant that City manager Keith Millen needed to draft Edwards onto the substitutes bench for a number of games during January and February 2011. On 5 February, Edwards was brought on during a 4–0 away win over Preston North End in the 88th minute to make his professional debut. Following a further injury crisis, Millen decided to give Edwards his full debut…

Edwards' father is from the Greater Manchester area, with his family originally from North Wales. He is a Manchester United supporter, as are his both his parents. In July 2012, Edwards was banned from driving for 20 months and received a £900 fine for drink driving in June 2012, eleven days after signing a contract extension with Bristol City. He was found to have a breath alcohol reading more than twice the legal limit. He pleaded guilty at Bristol Magistrates Court and said his actions left him "ashamed and embarrassed".

Yeovil Town

Football League One play-offs: 2013 Plymouth Argyle

EFL League One: 2022–23 EFL Trophy runner-up: 2022–23 Individual

Walsall Player of the Season: 2017–18 Plymouth Argyle Player of the Season: 2020–21