Goalkeeper joins on loan.

Oxford City FC are delighted to announce the signing of Goalkeeper Max Metcalfe on loan from Sky Bet League One side Stockport County. 

Standing at a towering 6ft 6in, Metcalfe is no stranger to National League football after spending time on loan with Spennymoor Town, AFC Fylde and most recently Marine. 

After the re-call of Jonny Maxted by parent club Brackley Town due to injury in their Goalkeeping department, Ross Jenkins has moved swiftly to acquire Metcalfe’s services as we head into the business end of the season. 

After signing on loan, Metcalfe said: “I’m buzzing (to sign). 

“I found out on Monday there was potential to come here and I was desperate to get it sorted and start to kick on. 

“Coming into training today you can see the quality the lads have, and I don’t see any reason why we can’t get out of the position we’re in.”

Oxford City Manager Ross Jenkins added: “I’m thrilled to get Max in this week. 

“We’ve had a quick turn around this week but Max has shown great enthusiasm and professionalism so far which is something we defiantly like. 

“I’m looking forward to working with him moving forward.”

Born in Edinburgh, Metcalfe comes from a sporting family with father Richard representing Scotland internationally in Rugby Union. 

The 6’6 shot stopper came through the academy at Middlesbrough, joining as an U15 and going on to feature regularly for their U23s side, penning his first professional contract with the Teesside club in 2021.

He spent time on loan in the National League North and National League with Spennymoor Town and AFC Fylde. 

He kept four clean sheets in nine appearances during his two-month loan at Spennymoor Town in the North, and featured for AFC Fylde in the National League in 2023/24, appearing at The Group Stadium against Oxford City in the process. 

A strong start to his career saw him attend several England training camps before representing Scotland internationally at youth level.

His ability didn’t go unnoticed either, as he soon left the Riverside Stadium to join his current parent club Stockport County. 

He has since been part of a strong Goalkeeping department at Edgeley Park, and spent time on loan with Marine in National League North last season, helping the Mariners consolidate their position in Step 2. 

Welcome to Oxford City, Max.