Bailey Roy Akehurst (born 9 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back for Isthmian League Premier Division club Chatham Town.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bailey Roy Akehurst[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 September 2003[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Kent | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chatham Town | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | Gillingham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Gillingham | 5 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Cray Wanderers (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Hastings United (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Cheshunt (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Cray Wanderers (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Tonbridge Angels (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2023 | Hastings United | 10 | (0) |
| 2023 | Erith & Belvedere | 3 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Dover Athletic | 16 | (0) |
| 2024– | Chatham Town | 12 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:05, 11 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editDespite being a second-year scholar, Akehurst made his league debut for Gillingham in a 1–1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday on 13 September 2021,[4] having made his first senior appearance in an EFL Trophy match against Crawley Town earlier in the season.[2][5]
On 7 June 2022 he signed his first professional contract with the Kent side.[6] Shortly into the 2022–23 season, he signed for Hastings United on loan.[7] He was released at the end of the 2022–23 season.[8]
Following his release from Gillingham, Akehurst returned to Hastings United on a permanent basis.[9] In November 2023, he joined National League South club Dover Athletic[10] following a short spell with Erith & Belvedere.[11] He was offered a new contract by Dover following relegation at the end of the 2023–24 season.[12]
In June 2024, Akehurst joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Chatham Town.[13]
Career statistics
edit- As of end of 2023–24 season
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Gillingham | 2021–22[5] | League One | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cheshunt | 2022-23 | National League South | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cray Wanderers (loan) | 2022–23[14] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 5 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Hastings United | 2023–24[15] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
| Erith & Belvedere | 2023–24[16] | Isthmian League South East Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Dover Athletic | 2023–24[17] | National League South | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| Career total | 39 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
References
edit- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 15th May 2021: Gillingham" (PDF). English Football League. 15 May 2021. p. 51. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Bailey Akehurst - Midfielder - First Team - Gillingham". gillinghamfootballclub.com. Gillingham F.C. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ "Bailey Akehurst FM 2021 Profile". FmDataba. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Cawdell, Luke (13 November 2021). "Gillingham teenager Bailey Akehurst makes Football League debut at Sheffield Wednesday". Kent Online. KM Media Group. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Bailey Akehurst in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Panting, Matthew (7 June 2022). "Gillingham defender Bailey Akehurst signs first professional contract with the club". Kent Online. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ Townsend, Ian (15 August 2022). "Bailey Akehurst signs on loan from Gillingham". Isthmian. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ "Gillingham FC Retained List 2022/23". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ @hastingsufc (10 June 2023). "NEW SIGNING Bailey Akehurst Baileys Back and this time it's for good! Last time injury in his first game cut his stay short As well as representing @TheGillsFC, Bailey has had loan spells at @OfficialWands and @tonbridgeangels Welcome back Bailey #COYU #NewSigning #NewEra" (Tweet). Retrieved 12 June 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @DoverAthletic (21 November 2023). "✍️ | New Signing... We're delighted to announce the signing of former Gillingham and Hastings defender @BaileyAkehurst 🤝 Welcome to Crabble Bailey! #OneTownOneTeamOneDover ⚪⚫️" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 November 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @EBTheDeres (18 November 2023). "Departing the Deres today are Denzelle Olopade and Bailey Akehurst "Disappointed to lose two top young players and two fantastic people no doubt our paths will cross again but for now I wish them all the best " ML on the latest departures #upthederes" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 November 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "2023/24 Retained List". doverathletic.com. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "CHATS SIGN BAILEY AKEHURST". www.chathamtownfc.com. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Cray Wanderers – Appearances – Bailey Akehurst". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "Hastings United – Appearances – Bailey Akehurst – 2023-2024". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Erith & Belvedere – Appearances – Bailey Akehurst – 2022-2023". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Bailey Akehurst at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
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