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Sam Johnstone
Born: March 25, 1993
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Hometown: Preston, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Goalkeeper
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2009-2011 | Manchester United |
| Senior | 2011-2018 | Manchester United |
| → 2011-2012 | Scunthorpe United (loan) | |
| → 2013 | Walsall (loan) | |
| → 2013 | Yeovil Town (loan) | |
| → 2014 | Doncaster Rovers (loan) | |
| → 2014-2015 | Doncaster Rovers (loan) | |
| → 2015 | Preston North End (loan) | |
| → 2017 | Aston Villa (loan) | |
| → 2017-2018 | Aston Villa (loan) | |
| 2018-2022 | West Bromwich Albion | |
| 2022-2024 | Crystal Palace | |
| 2024- | Wolverhampton Wanderers | |
Sports Mole has 615 articles about Sam Johnstone. Articles 1 to 40:
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Wolves transfer news: Premier League's bottom club make 'tentative enquiries' over dropped Manchester City man
Wolverhampton Wanderers allegedly express an interest in signing a dropped Manchester City player during the winter transfer window.Nov 21, 11:40
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Wolves lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.Nov 20, 19:05
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Fulham 3-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Wolves wait for Premier League win continues
Fulham put on a dominant display in a 3-0 win against 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage on Saturday, leaving Wolves still without a Premier League win.Nov 1, 15:49
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-3 Burnley: Highlights, man of the match, stats as last-gasp Lyle Foster winner sinks Wolves
Relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers were heartbroken by a last-gasp winner when they were beaten 3-2 in the Premier League by Burnley at Molineux on Sunday.Oct 26, 14:53
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Wolves lineup vs Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as manager leans towards goalkeeper selection
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolves could line up for their Premier League clash against Burnley on Sunday.Oct 24, 13:45
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Wolves lineup vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland.Oct 16, 17:10
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Premier League Team of the Week: Bukayo Saka, Moises Caicedo, Mohammed Kudus
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek seven, including Bukayo Saka, Moises Caicedo and Mohammed Kudus.Oct 5, 18:50
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Van Hecke header denies Wolves
A late goal saw Vitor Pereira's Wolverhampton Wanderers held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League when the two sides met at Molineux on Sunday.Oct 5, 14:51
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Everton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Vitor Pereira's Wolves take revenge in EFL Cup
Vitor Pereira's Wolverhampton Wanderers earn a rare win as they beat Premier League rivals Everton 2-0 in the EFL Cup at Molineux on Tuesday.Sep 23, 19:45
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Wolves predicted XI vs. Leeds United: Possible lineup for Premier League match
Sports Mole looks at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Saturday afternoon's hosting of Leeds United in the Premier League.Sep 18, 16:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F01%2Fsam-johnstone.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers' Sam Johnstone on August 31, 2024")
Latest transfer news and rumours: Burnley want Premier League goalkeeper, Wolves learn Amine Adli asking price
Sports Mole brings you the latest transfer news and rumours, including Burnley targeting a Premier League goalkeeper and Wolverhampton Wanderers learning the asking price of a Bayer Leverkusen attacker.Jul 28, 17:27
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Wolves transfer news: Netherlands Under-19s hero comments on future amid speculation
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly one of a number of clubs who are interested in signing a Netherlands Under-19s international who has just won the European Championship.Jun 28, 10:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Fjose-sa.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Jose Sa on October 20, 2024")
Wolves transfer news: Goalkeeper Jose Sa 'almost' joined Premier League giant last summer
A Premier League giant allegedly came close to signing Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Jose Sa last summer.Jun 25, 13:36
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Team News: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brentford injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford.May 24, 15:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fmatheus-cunha.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha on May 20, 2025")
Wolves predicted XI vs. Brentford: Possible lineup for Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Sunday's Premier League match versus Brentford at Molineux.May 23, 17:41
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Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 23, 17:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Fmarc-guehi.jpg "Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi on December 3, 2024")
Team News: Crystal Palace vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers.May 19, 19:00
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Wolverhampton Wanderers predicted XI vs. Crystal Palace: Possible starting lineup as Vitor Pereira faces attacking crisis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Tuesday's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace.May 18, 19:15
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Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 18, 18:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fmatheus-cunha.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha on April 26, 2025")
Team News: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brighton & Hove Albion injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion.May 9, 14:00
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Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 8, 09:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fjorgen-strand-larsen.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jorgen Strand Larsen on January 20, 2025")
Wolves lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Jorgen Strand Larsen returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.May 8, 09:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Ferling-haaland-ederson.jpg "Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Ederson on October 5, 2024")
Team News: Manchester City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers.May 1, 19:00
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Preview:Manchester City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 30, 13:20
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Team News: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Leicester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City.Apr 25, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F35%2Fjose-sa.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Jose Sa in August 2024.")
Wolves lineup vs. Leicester: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Jose Sa call made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.Apr 24, 10:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fjoagom.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers' Andre and Joao Gomes pictured on February 9, 2025")
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 10:45
Leeds United transfer news: £10m-rated Premier League goalkeeper to be targeted by Championship promotion contenders?
Leeds United have allegedly identified a Premier League goalkeeper - worth in the region of £10m - as a potential summer transfer target.Apr 21, 11:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fandoni-iraola.jpg "Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola pictured on February 15, 2025")
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Bournemouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 27, 11:40
Wolverhampton Wanderers lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.Feb 20, 19:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Fandoni-iraola.jpg "Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola on January 18, 2025")
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 20, 19:30
Wolves lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after double attacking blow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.Feb 14, 15:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fvitor-pereira.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira in December 2024.")
Blackburn Rovers vs. Wolves team news: Vitor Pereira rings changes for FA Cup fourth round tie
Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers announce starting lineups for Sunday's FA Cup fourth-round tie at Ewood Park.Feb 9, 11:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F01%2Fcunwol.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen celebrate on November 23, 2024")
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 7, 23:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fmatheus-cunha.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha in December 2024.")
Newcastle United vs. Wolves team news: Do Alexander Isak, Matheus Cunha return for Premier League game?
Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers announce their starting lineups for Wednesday's Premier League fixture.Jan 15, 18:16
Wolves lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Matheus Cunha returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.Jan 13, 11:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Femmanuel-agbadou.jpeg "Emmanuel Agbadou of Reims on October 26, 2024")
Bristol City vs. Wolves: Defender makes debut for Premier League side in FA Cup tie
Wolverhampton Wanderers announce their starting lineup for Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie at Bristol City.Jan 11, 11:00
Tottenham transfer news: 'Shock interest' revealed as Premier League goalkeeper added to January shortlist
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly identify a Premier League goalkeeper as a potential January transfer target.Jan 3, 10:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Frayan-ait-nouri.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri in September 2024.")
Wolves lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Boxing Day Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for their clash at home to Manchester United on Boxing Day in the Premier League.Dec 24, 17:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fmatheus-cunha_1.jpg "Matheus Cunha for Wolverhampton Wanderers on November 9, 2024")
Wolves lineup vs. Leicester: Predicted XI for Premier League relegation six-pointer
Sports Mole looks at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up in Vitor Pereira's first game as manager away to Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.Dec 20, 11:41
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