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Emily Scarr

Emily Louise Scarr (born 15 September 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Women's Championship club Sunderland.

Emily Scarr
Scarr playing for Sunderland in 2025
Personal information
Full name Emily Louise Scarr[1]
Date of birth (1999-09-15) 15 September 1999 (age 26)[2]
Place of birth Bishop Auckland, England[3]
Position Forward[4]
Team information
Current team
 Sunderland
Number 8[5]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2020 Middlesbrough 85 (56)
2021– Sunderland 60 (19)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 28 April 2024

Early life

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Scarr was born in Bishop Auckland[3] and attended Whitworth Park Academy in Spennymoor.[6]

Career

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Middlesbrough

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Scarr made her debut for Middlesbrough on 28 January 2016, starting in a 1–1 draw against Chester-le-Street Town.[7] She started in all of Middlesbrough's eight remaining league games, scoring 7 goals in total,[7] and helping the club win the 2015–16 Northern Division One.[8]

On 11 December 2016, Scarr scored five goals in an 8–3 win against Nottingham Forest.[9] On 24 January 2018, following a third round 4–3 comeback against Liverpool Feds, she was named the FA Cup player of the round.[10] She scored a hat-trick in a 7–1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 28 January 2018,[11] and ended the 2017–18 season as Middlesbrough's top goal scorer, scoring 28 goals in all competitions.[12]

Along with teammate Tyler Dodds, Scarr was the club's joint top goal scorer for the 2018–19 season, scoring 14 goals in total.[13] In her five years playing for Middlesbrough, Scarr scored 56 goals in 85 league matches.[14]

Sunderland

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On 2 July 2020, it was reported that Scarr had left Middlesbrough and that Sunderland were seeking to sign her.[15] On 18 August 2020, Sunderland announced that they had signed Scarr.[16] She won two consecutive player of the year awards for her performances during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons.[17] In May 2026, Scarr signed a new two-year deal until 2028. Upon signing her new contract, she said she was "really pleased to sign a new deal with the club" and "looking forward to seeing what we can achieve next season".[18][19]

Personal life

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In December 2021, it was reported that Scarr had recently been the victim of drink spiking.[20][21][22][23]

Career statistics

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As of 16 February 2025[24]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Middlesbrough 2015–16 Northern Division One 9700000097
2016–17 Northern Premier Division 20141020002314
2017–18 21203523002628
2018–19 231111003[a]22714
2019–20[b] 12411004[a]0175
Total 855367437210268
Career total 855367437210268
Notes
  1. 1 2 Appearances in the FA Women's National League Plate
  2. ↑ Cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Honours

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Middlesbrough

Individual

  • Sunderland Player of the Year: 2022–23, 2023–24

References

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  1. ↑ "Sunderland | The FA Women's National League". fulltime.thefa.com. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  2. ↑ "Emily Scarr". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  3. 1 2 Patterson, Charlotte (13 June 2022). "Lasses Interview & Player Profile: Emily Scarr". Roker Report. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  4. ↑ "Emily Scarr - SAFC". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "SAFC Women - SAFC". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  6. ↑ "School's conveyor belt of sports stars". The Northern Echo. 25 January 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. 1 2 "2015–16 Middlesbrough Results and Satistics". The Football Association. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  8. ↑ "Titles Secured by Brighton and Middlesbrough". She Kicks. 10 April 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  9. ↑ "Middlesbrough Strengthen Hold on the FA Woman's Premier League Northern Division". The Football Association. 11 December 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  10. ↑ "Middlesbrough's Emily Scarr Leaves Her Mark on SSE Woman's FA Cup". The Football Association. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  11. ↑ "Middlesbrough and Charlton Hit Big Wins in the FA Woman's Premier League". The Football Association. 28 January 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  12. ↑ "Emily Louise Scarr player stats 2017–18". The Football Association. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  13. ↑ "Emily Louise Scarr player stats 2018–19". The Football Association. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  14. ↑ Craggs, Mark (26 August 2020). "Scarr ready for new challenge". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 21 January 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  15. ↑ Copley, James (2 July 2020). "Sunderland Ladies eye ex-Middlesbrough duo - but could face competition from Newcastle United". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 24 March 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  16. ↑ Gardner, Conor (18 August 2020). "Lasses confirm four new signings". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 21 January 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  17. ↑ "Sunderland Women's Emily Scarr signs new deal on Wearside". The Football Association. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  18. ↑ "Emily Scarr signs new contract". Sunderland A.F.C. 26 May 2026. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  19. ↑ Pentland, Daniel (26 May 2026). "Sunderland forward Scarr signs new deal". WSL Full-Time. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  20. ↑ Smith, Phil (4 December 2021). "Sunderland Ladies player back training after being spiked". Shields Gazette. Retrieved 24 March 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  21. ↑ Godfrey, Dan (3 December 2021). "Team update from Reay for Villa". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 21 February 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  22. ↑ Speight, Rich (5 December 2021). "Lasses Match Preview: Sunderland welcome WSL side Aston Villa in the Conti Cup today!". Roker Report. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  23. ↑ Copley, James (12 December 2021). "Sunderland coach details how squad have rallied around pair after shocking drink spiking and car crash incidents". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 24 March 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  24. ↑ "Emily Louise Scarr player stats". The Football Association. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
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