Jayden Mitchell-Lawson Explained

Jayden Mitchell-Lawson
Fullname:Jayden Joshua Joseph Mitchell-Lawson[1]
Birth Date:17 September 1999
Birth Place:Basingstoke, England
Height:1.68m (05.51feet)[2]
Position:Midfielder, winger
Currentclub:Maidenhead United
Clubnumber:11
Youthyears1:–2016
Youthclubs1:Swindon Town
Youthyears2:2016–2019
Youthclubs2:Derby County
Years1:2019–2021
Clubs1:Derby County
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Bristol Rovers (loan)
Caps2:9
Goals2:2
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Bristol Rovers (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Swindon Town
Caps4:24
Goals4:0
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Ayr United
Caps5:28
Goals5:2
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Maidenhead United
Caps6:36
Goals6:3
Club-Update:19:31, 22 April 2024 (UTC)

Jayden Joshua Joseph Mitchell-Lawson (born 17 September 1999) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for club Maidenhead United.

Early life

Mitchell-Lawson was born in Basingstoke.

Career

Derby County

Having started his career at Swindon Town's academy, Mitchell-Lawson joined Derby County in January 2016.[3] Mitchell-Lawson made his senior debut on 13 March 2019, coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute of a 0–0 draw with Stoke City.[4]

Bristol Rovers (loan)

He joined Bristol Rovers on loan in January 2020.[5] In his fifth match for the club, he scored his first senior goal, levelling the scores in impressive fashion in an eventual 3–1 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers.[6] After a successful loan spell before the early postponement of the season, Mitchell-Lawson returned to the Gas on 8 August 2020, signing on loan for the season.[7] After making just seven appearances since returning on loan, he returned to his parent club on 17 December 2020.[8] He was released by Derby at the end of the 2020–21 season.[9]

Swindon Town return

Mitchell-Lawson returned to Swindon Town on 19 August 2021 on a free transfer signing a one-year contract.[10] Mitchell-Lawson was released at the end of the 2021–22 season following defeat in the EFL League Two play-offs.[11] He made thirty appearances, scoring one goal.

Ayr United

Scottish Championship club Ayr United signed Mitchell-Lawson in June 2022, following his departure from Swindon Town.[12] He left the club by mutual consent on 14 July 2023, having scored twice in 35 appearances.[13]

Maidenhead United

Mitchell-Lawson signed for Maidenhead United on 17 July 2023.[14]

Career statistics

[15]

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Derby County2018–19EFL Championship1000000010
2019–20EFL Championship0000100010
2020–21EFL Championship1000000010
Total2000100030
Bristol Rovers (loan)2019–20EFL League One102000010112
2020–21EFL League One5000101070
Total152001020182
Swindon Town2021–22EFL League Two240200041301
Ayr United2022–23Scottish Championship282303020352
Maidenhead United2023–24National League363200000383
Career total10577050811258

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Bristol Rovers . English Football League . 14 . 19 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Jayden Mitchell-Lawson - Midfielder - First Team - Bristol Rovers . Bristol Rovers F.C. . 22 April 2020 .
  3. News: Derby sign Town academy duo. 22 April 2020. Swindon Advertiser. 20 January 2016.
  4. Web site: Derby County 0–0 Stoke City. BBC Sport. 13 March 2019. 15 December 2020.
  5. News: Jayden Mitchell-Lawson: Bristol Rovers sign Derby County winger on loan . 6 January 2020 . BBC Sport . 22 April 2020 . en-gb.
  6. Web site: Wycombe Wanderers 3–1 Bristol Rovers. BBC Sport. 8 February 2020. 15 December 2020.
  7. Web site: Jayden Mitchell-Lawson Returns to the Gas on Loan!. www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 8 August 2020.
  8. Web site: Jayden Mitchell-Lawson Returned to Derby. www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 17 December 2020.
  9. Web site: 2020/21 End Of Season Retained List . Derby County . 6 August 2021.
  10. Web site: TOWN BRING IN TALENTED FORWARD JAYDEN MITCHELL-LAWSON . Swindon Town F.C.. 19 August 2021.
  11. Web site: Swindon Town Retained / Released List 2022. www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 24 May 2022. 25 May 2022.
  12. Web site: Jayden Mitchell-Lawson joins the Honest Men. Ayr United FC. 28 June 2022.
  13. https://twitter.com/AyrUnitedFC/status/1679880359029112833
  14. Web site: Jayden Mitchell-Lawson signs. Maidenhead United FC. 17 July 2023.
  15. Web site: Jayden Mitchell-Lawson. Soccerbase.