Sheffield Wednesday sign former Charlton Athletic and Dundee United goalkeeper
Owls sign second goalkeeper in last 24 hours
Sheffield Wednesday have signed goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer on a free transfer.
The 27-year-old, who has played for Charlton Athletic and Dundee United among others, becomes The Owls’ 11th summer signing. He has penned a one-year deal.
The Aussie has a League One promotion on his CV, having gone up via the play-offs with The Addicks in 2025. He made 19 appearances that season and was on the bench for the final at Wembley against Leyton Orient.
He said: “I’m super happy to be here. It seems like a really positive environment. I had a good chat with Darryl Flahavan last week and he just sounded so optimistic about the season. I'm really excited about the next few weeks and really getting to work with the guys, they are very welcoming. Obviously, with being part of a big club, there's responsibility that comes with that and the high expectations, which is to get out of this league and get promoted. I can tell already that everyone's on board with that and working towards that target.”
Owls sporting director, Simon Wilson, added: “At 27, Ash has significant experience playing in the EFL, having spent eight seasons at Charlton Athletic. He has been a part of successful teams - either as a number one or two - and tested himself in different environments through several development loans. We believe he will be a great addition to our squad and add important competition to our goalkeeping ranks as we prepare for the challenges ahead.”
Maynard-Brewer is the second goalkeeper Wednesday have signed in the last 24 hours, after ex-Birmingham City and MK Dons stopper, Connal Trueman, 30, joined on a free.
The arrival of Maynard-Brewer, who made 12 outings for Dundee United after signing in January before leaving, means the club now has three senior goalkeepers on the books with Joe Lumley and Trueman. The department needed some work after the departure of Pierce Charles to Manchester City and the expiration of Murphy Cooper’s loan.
As well as Charlton and Dundee, Maynard-Brewer has had loan spells at Chelmsford City, Hampton & Richmond Borough, Dulwich Hamlet, Dover Athletic, Ross County and Gillingham.
Wednesday play two friendlies on Saturday against Accrington Stanley (12.30pm) and Oldham Athletic (4pm) and Maynard-Brewer could feature.