Ex-Oxford United youngster Joshua Johnson signs for Maidenhead

The young midfielder graduated from Oxford’s academy in 2021, then-manager Karl Robinson describing the 21-year-old as a “terrific prospect”.

Johnson made his first-team debut for the club at the age of 16 and started in a 2-0 EFL Cup defeat to Premier League side Crystal Palace in 2022.

Making seven appearances for the U’s during his five years as a professional, the Englishman departs having been out a handful of times, twice with Dartford as well as spells with Welling United, Banbury United and Maidenhead twice in 2024/25.

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After being one of 10 players to leave the Yellows last month upon the expiry of his contract, Johnson returns to Maidenhead permanently having previously made 22 appearances for the club.

JOSHUA JOHNSON REJOINS

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The Magpies reached the play-offs in the sixth tier last season, finishing seventh, but were defeated 2-0 by Dorking Wanderers in the quarter-finals.

Upon joining the Berkshire club, Johnson said: “When I came here, I got the opportunity to play, and it gave me a chance to show my quality and ability. It was good when I was here, so it felt like it was a good opportunity to come back.

“Just getting to play again, really. Playing against the teams at this level and just getting more minutes in. Then, also getting to meet the new guys and the old ones I’ve already seen, and get used to them being my teammates.”