Bailey Akehurst Explained

Bailey Akehurst
Fullname:Bailey Roy Akehurst[1]
Birth Date:8 September 2003[2]
Birth Place:Kent
Height:1.78m (05.84feet)[3]
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Chatham Town
Youthyears1:–2021
Youthclubs1:Gillingham
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Gillingham
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Cray Wanderers (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Hastings United (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Cheshunt (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2022
Clubs5:Cray Wanderers (loan)
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:2023
Clubs6:Tonbridge Angels (loan)
Caps6:3
Goals6:0
Years7:2023
Clubs7:Hastings United
Caps7:10
Goals7:0
Years8:2023
Clubs8:Erith & Belvedere
Caps8:3
Goals8:0
Years9:2023–2024
Clubs9:Dover Athletic
Caps9:16
Goals9:0
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Chatham Town
Caps10:3
Goals10:0
Club-Update:06:56, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

Bailey Roy Akehurst (born 9 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back for club Chatham Town.

Career

Despite 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.

On 7 June 2022 he signed his first professional contract with the Kent side.[5] Shortly into the 2022–23 season, he signed for Hastings United on loan.[6] He was released at the end of the 2022–23 season.[7]

Following his release from Gillingham, Akehurst returned to Hastings United on a permanent basis.[8] In November 2023, he joined National League South club Dover Athletic[9] following a short spell with Erith & Belvedere.[10] He was offered a new contract by Dover following relegation at the end of the 2023–24 season.[11]

In June 2024, Akehurst joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Chatham Town.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Gillingham2021–22League One50202020110
Cheshunt2022-23National League South0000001010
Cray Wanderers (loan)2022–23[13] Isthmian League Premier Division500050
Hastings United2023–24[14] Isthmian League Premier Division1003110141
Erith & Belvedere2023–24[15] Isthmian League South East Division30000030
Dover Athletic2023–24National League South1600000160
Career total390512040501

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 15 May 2021 . Club list of registered players: As at 15th May 2021: Gillingham . 16 November 2021 . English Football League . 51.
  2. Web site: Bailey Akehurst - Midfielder - First Team - Gillingham . en . 16 November 2021 . gillinghamfootballclub.com . Gillingham F.C..
  3. Web site: Bailey Akehurst FM 2021 Profile . 16 November 2021 . FmDataba.
  4. News: Cawdell . Luke . 13 November 2021 . Gillingham teenager Bailey Akehurst makes Football League debut at Sheffield Wednesday . en . Kent Online . KM Media Group . 18 November 2021.
  5. Web site: Panting . Matthew . 2022-06-07 . Gillingham defender Bailey Akehurst signs first professional contract with the club . 2022-06-12 . Kent Online . en.
  6. Web site: Townsend . Ian . 2022-08-15 . Bailey Akehurst signs on loan from Gillingham . 2022-08-15 . Isthmian . en.
  7. Web site: Gillingham FC Retained List 2022/23. www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 19 May 2023. 19 May 2023.
  8. 1667527003732430848. 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. hastingsufc. Hastings United F.C.. 10 June 2023. 12 June 2023.
  9. 1727024589316980858. ✍️ New Signing... We're delighted to announce the signing of former Gillingham and Hastings defender @BaileyAkehurst Welcome to Crabble Bailey! #OneTownOneTeamOneDover ⚪⚫️. DoverAthletic. Dover Athletic F.C.. 21 November 2023. 21 November 2023.
  10. 1725787880742588558. 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. EBTheDeres. Erith & Belvedere F.C.. 18 November 2023. 21 November 2023.
  11. Web site: 2023/24 Retained List. doverathletic.com. 3 May 2024. 13 May 2024.
  12. Web site: CHATS SIGN BAILEY AKEHURST. www.chathamtownfc.com. 14 June 2024. 16 June 2024.
  13. Web site: Cray Wanderers – Appearances – Bailey Akehurst. www.footballwebpages.co.uk. 19 May 2023.
  14. Web site: Hastings United – Appearances – Bailey Akehurst – 2023-2024. www.footballwebpages.co.uk. 21 November 2023.
  15. Web site: Erith & Belvedere – Appearances – Bailey Akehurst – 2022-2023. www.footballwebpages.co.uk. 21 November 2023.