John Vincent Pritchard (born 29 September 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Glossop North End on dual registration from Witton Albion.
Playing career Pritchard was in his youth a trainee by Manchester United, before joined in April 2012 to Oldham Athletic. He made his debut for Oldham Athletic on 21 December 2013 in a 2–0 defeat to Colchester United at Boundary Park, he came on as a 79th-minute substitute for Adam Rooney. After two seasons was released and joined in August 2014 to FC United of Manchester of the Northern Premier League Premier Division.
Limited opportunities at FCUM saw him drop one division to Trafford at the turn of the year. Further moves around the Northern Premier League include New Mills in October 2015, Ramsbottom United in November 2015, Northwich Victoria in July 2016 and Ashton United at the start of the 2017–18 season. While at Ashton United, he spent time on loans with Stockport Town and West Didsbury & Chorlton during autumn 2017, to regain fitness after weeks out with a broken ankle.
On 25 June 2018, Pritchard joined National League North side Chester. On 30 November 2018, Pritchard moved on loan to Buxton for 28 days to find more regular football.John Pritchard departs Chester FC for loan switch to Evo-Stik Premier side, cheshire-live.co.uk, 30 November 2018 On 31 December, the loan was extended to the end of the season.John Pritchard loan at Buxton extended for remainder of season, chesterfc.com, 31 December 2018
In June 2019 he rejoined Ashton United. In July 2023, after spells with Wythenshawe Town, Matlock Town, Radcliffe and Cheadle Town, he signed for Northern Premier League Division One West side Stalybridge Celtic for the 2023–24 season. He joined Witton Albion in October 2023, immediately joining Glossop North End on a dual-registration basis.
Statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherIncludes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.TotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOldham Athletic2013–14League One1000000010Chester2018–19National League North13212—00144Buxton2018–19NPL Premier Division18400—00184Ashton United2019–20NPL Premier Division16020—001802020–21NPL Premier Division3120—4091Total191400040271Radcliffe2021–22NPL Premier Division11000—00110Career total627520040719
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