title: James Bowen (footballer)
text: # James Bowen (footballer)
  
  James Bowen (born 4 February 1996) is an English footballer who plays for Southern League Division One Central side Halesowen Town, where he plays as a left back, he can also be deployed as a winger.
  
  ## Playing career
  
  Bowen began his career with Cheltenham Town, progressing through the club's youth setup. In the 2013 summer he was loaned to Bishop's Cleeve, appearing regularly during his spell.
  
  On 28 March 2014 Bowen was loaned to Evesham United in a work experience deal. He made his debut for the club on 2 April, scoring a brace and providing an assist in a 4–0 home win against North Leigh.
  
  On 1 July 2014 Bowen signed his first professional deal. On 15 November he made his professional debut, starting in a 1–5 away loss against Stevenage.
  
  Prior to the 2015/16 campaign he joined Conference North club Gloucester City on loan until January. On 9 December 2015 it was announced that his contract will not be renewed at the end of the season. On 22 February Bowen joined Midland Football League side Hereford on an initial one-month loan deal.
  
  After leaving Hereford he signed for Stafford Rangers, spending a season there before rejoining Hereford again for the start of the 2017–18 campaign.
  
  On 23 February 2019, Bowen left National League North side Leamington, and joined Southern League Premier Central side Redditch United.
  
  ## Statistics
  
      As of match played 23 February 2016
  
  Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
  
  | Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
  | Cheltenham Town | 2014–15 | League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
  | Cheltenham Town | 2015–16 | National League | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
  | Cheltenham Town | Total | Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
  | Gloucester City (loan) | 2015–16 | National League North | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
  | Career total | Career total | Career total | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
  
  * ↑ Lower league loan spells appearances are not included
  * ↑ Other competitive appearances, including the Football League Trophy and FA Trophy
  