Jay Williams (footballer)

Last updated

Jay Williams
Jay Williams Vs Cheltenham.jpg
Williams in March 2019
Personal information
Full name Jay Williams [1]
Date of birth (2000-10-04) 4 October 2000 (age 23)
Place of birth Northampton, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) [2]
Position(s) Centre-back,Defensive Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Crawley Town
Number 26
Youth career
2013–2018 Northampton Town
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2020 Northampton Town 10 (0)
2020 Kettering Town 12 (0)
2021 Harrogate Town 7 (1)
2021 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 7 (0)
2021–2023 Banbury United 63 (8)
2023 Brackley Town 0 (0)
2023– Crawley Town 44 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:40, 15 September 2024

Jay Williams (born 4 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and defensive midfielder for EFL League One club Crawley Town.

Contents

Club career

Williams joined Northampton Town at the age of 13. [3] He made his first-team debut in their EFL Trophy tie against Wycombe Wanderers, featuring for the entire 90 minutes. [4]

He made his league debut in a 5–0 away win to Macclesfield Town [5] coming off of the bench to replace Sam Foley in the 73rd minute. He went on to play a vital part in the rest of that season racking up 14 appearances in total.

In November 2020, Williams signed for National League North club Kettering Town. [6]

On 7 January 2021, Williams signed for League Two side Harrogate Town. [7]

Following on from his release from Harrogate, he dropped down three divisions to sign for Southern Football League Premier Division Central side AFC Rushden & Diamonds. [8] He made the switch to divisional rivals Banbury United in October 2021 and extended his stay in December when he signed a contract until the end of the season. [8] He was part of the team that were crowned champions in the 2021–22 season. [9]

In June 2023, Williams signed for National League North rivals Brackley Town. [10] On 18 July 2023 however, he signed for League Two club Crawley Town on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. [11]

On 27 August 2024, Williams injured Brighton midfielder Matt O'Riley with a tackle described in the media as "awful" and a "horror challenge". [12] [13] The Crawley manager Scott Lindsey apologised for Williams's challenge in the post-match press conference. [13]

International career

Born in England, Williams is of Kittitian descent. In March 2024, he was called up to the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team for a set of friendlies. [14]

Career statistics

As of match played 9 January 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Northampton Town 2018–19 [15] League Two 10000004 [lower-alpha 1] 0140
2019–20 [16] League Two0000102 [lower-alpha 1] 030
Total100001060170
Banbury United 2022–23 National League North 353000000353
Crawley Town 2023–24 League Two401000052443
Crawley Town 2024–25 League One 2000000020
Total8740010110986

Honours

Harrogate Town

Crawley Town

Notes

  1. 1 2 Appearances in EFL Trophy

Related Research Articles

Kelvin Steven Langmead is a former professional footballer who plays for Northern Premier League Division One Midlands club Racing Club Warwick.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lewis Young</span> English footballer

Lewis Jack Young is an English former professional footballer who played as a right back. He is currently first-team coach at Dagenham & Redbridge.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sonny Bradley</span> English footballer (born 1991)

Sonny Bradley is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL Championship club Derby County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mitch Hancox</span> English footballer (born 1993)

Mitchell John Hancox is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back or central midfielder for National League North club Chester. He has played in the Football League for Birmingham City, Crawley Town and Milton Keynes Dons.

Hiram Kojo Kwarteng Boateng is a British professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Mansfield Town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vadaine Oliver</span> English association football player

Vadaine Aston James Oliver is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Bradford City.

Dominic David Telford is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Barrow.

Harry Roy Smith is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Swindon Town.

Laurence Henry Maguire is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Milton Keynes Dons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dion Conroy</span> English footballer

Dion John Conroy is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Crawley Town.

The 2018–19 season was Northampton Town's 122nd season in their history and the first season back in League Two after relegation the previous year. Alongside competing in League Two, the club also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

Morgan Alfie Roberts is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for National League North club Brackley Town.

Nicholas Andrew Tsaroulla is a professional footballer who plays as a wing back for EFL League Two club Notts County. Born in England, he has represented Cyprus at youth level.

Brian Galach is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker.

Scott Alexander Gladman Pollock is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club Brackley Town.

Fraser Matthew Horsfall is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Stockport County.

Tyler Jayden Frost is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Aldershot Town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Owen Gallacher</span> English footballer

Owen John Gallacher is a professional footballer who plays for Stockton Town as a left-back and winger.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Belshaw</span> English footballer

James Michael Belshaw is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League Two club Harrogate Town.

The 2021–22 season is Crawley Town's 126th year in their history and seventh consecutive season in League Two. Along with the league, the club will also compete in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

References

  1. "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS" (PDF). EFL. 19 May 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  2. "Jay Williams - Defender - First Team - Crawley Town". www.crawleytownfc.com. Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  3. "Jay Williams - Defender". Northampton Town. Archived from the original on 6 September 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  4. "Northampton Town vs. Wycombe Wanderers". Soccerway. 4 September 2018. Archived from the original on 6 September 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  5. "Macclesfield Town 0-5 Northampton Town". BBC Sport. 23 October 2018. Archived from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  6. "Jay Williams". Kettering Town FC. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  7. "Promising defender Williams arrives at Town". Harrogate Town FC. 7 January 2021. Archived from the original on 9 January 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  8. 1 2 "JACK STEVENS AND JAY WILLIAMS PUT PEN TO PAPER". Banbury United FC. 24 December 2021. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  9. "It's Championship Success For Banbury!". southern-football-league.co.uk. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  10. "NEW SIGNING: JAY WILLIAMS SIGNS FOR BRACKLEY TOWN". www.brackleytownfc.com. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  11. "JAY WILLIAMS JOINS CRAWLEY". www.crawleytownfc.com. 18 July 2023. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  12. "Fabian Hurzeler fumes at Jay Williams foul that left Matt O'Riley injured". Sky Sports. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. 1 2 "I winced when I saw Jay Williams' horror tackle on Matt O'Riley, but it was refreshing to see the Crawley Town boss apologise". Sussex World. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  14. "'Very proud moment' - Crawley Town star earns first International call-up". Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  15. "Games played by Jay Williams in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  16. "Games played by Jay Williams in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  17. Law, James (3 May 2021). "FA Trophy final 2019-20: Concord Rangers 0–1 Harrogate Town". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 3 May 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  18. "Crawley Town 2–0 Crewe Alexandra: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 19 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.