Joshua James Austerfield (born 2 November 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Morecambe, on loan from the Championship club Huddersfield Town.
Career
Born in Morley, Austerfield moved to Huddersfield Town at the age of eight from his local club in Drighlington. After progressing through the club's academy, he moved on loan to Brighouse Town in March 2020. He was sent off on his début, as a substitute in a defeat against Workington.
Austerfield made his senior debut for Huddersfield Town on 5 September 2020, when he played as a substitute in the club's EFL Cup defeat against Rochdale.
On 14 December 2020, Austerfield joined the Northern Premier League club Hyde United on a 28-day loan.
On 9 January 2021, Austerfield made his first professional start for Huddersfield start against Plymouth Argyle.
On 4 January 2022, he joined the EFL League Two side Harrogate Town on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.
On 15 June 2022, Austerfield signed a new contract with Huddersfield, valid until summer 2026. He return to Harrogate on loan for the 2022–23 season on 21 June 2022, alongside Huddersfield teammate Jaheim Headley. On 31 January 2023, Austerfield's loan at Harrogate was ended, so he could join EFL League One side Morecambe for the rest of the 2022–23 season.
He made his league debut for Huddersfield on 26 August 2023 as a substitute in a 4–0 defeat to Norwich City.