Benn David Ward (born 31 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Reading.
Career Born in Hastings, Ward began his career with Brighton & Hove Albion before joining Hastings United aged 16. He made 10 appearances for the club, including five in the Isthmian League, before signing for Burnley in January 2021, where he signed his first professional contract in October 2022. He moved on loan to Swindon Town in August 2023. He was recalled in January 2024, having made 5 appearances for Swindon.
On 20 January 2025, Ward signed for League Two club Accrington Stanley on an eighteen-month contract for an undisclosed fee.
On 26 January 2026 Ward signed for Reading for an undisclosed fee.https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2026/january/26/benn-ward-is-a-royal/
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHastings United2020–21IL South East Division5030—20100Burnley2020–21Premier League00000000002021–22Premier League00000000002022–23Championship00000000002023–24Premier League00000000002024–25Championship0000000000Total0000000000Swindon Town (loan)2023–24League Two3000101050Accrington Stanley2024–25League Two2110000002112025–26League Two232201010272Total443201010483Reading2025–26League One80000000802026–27League One81002000101Total161002000181Career total684504040814
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