Wood played for local side Smallthorne Albion, before joining
Burslem Port Vale in December 1892, aged 16. He made seven
Second Division appearances in the
1892–93 season, claiming two goals in a 4–0 win over
Northwich Victoria at the
Athletic Ground on 4 March. Wood never played for Port Vale again either, and instead returned to the Potteries and signed for
Stoke in October 1895. He made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut against Derby County at the
Baseball Ground. He then played two seasons with
Derby County, making 60 First Division appearances for the club. He later played for
Bradford Park Avenue. ==Career statistics==